Whether you believe in the energy of crystals or are awe-struck by their beauty, you can give these stones a sure try.

Excerpt: Once cherished by ancient civilisations from Egypt to Mesopotamia, lapis lazuli, often dubbed "blue gold," continues ...

Lapis lazuli, valued like gold, has a rich 6,000-year history. Its primary source is Afghanistan's Badakhshan province, where ancient mines in Sar-e-Sang have been producing the brilliant blue stone ...