The winged scarab beetle was an ancient Egyptian emblem of transformation, self-creation, and the daily rebirth of the sun. Paired with natural lapis lazuli, which ancient cultures associated with the night sky and the divine, the pendant represents renewal and protection. The blue stone is framed by sculpted silver wings.
Is lapis lazuli the official September birthstone?
Lapis lazuli is recognized as a traditional alternative birthstone for September alongside modern sapphire. In our collection, it is paired with the aster, which is the official September birth flower. This makes our lapis birthstone rings and flower pendants especially relevant for September birthdays and Virgo zodiac gifts.
What is the meaning behind the Athena owl lapis necklace?
In Greek mythology, the owl was the sacred companion of Athena, the goddess of wisdom, warfare, and craft. The owl symbolized strategic intelligence and clear insight in darkness. In this pendant design, lapis lazuli stones form the owl eyes, highlighting the gaze of the sacred bird against oxidized silver plumage.
How should an ankh lapis ring be worn?
The ankh is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyph symbolizing life. Many people wear an ankh ring with the looped head pointing toward the fingertips to symbolize outward vitality, while others orient the loop toward themselves as a personal reminder. It functions comfortably on either the index or ring finger.