{"product_id":"gemstone-picture-tree-of-life-lapiz-20x14-7x1cm","title":"Gemstone Picture - Tree of Life - Lapiz (20x14.7x1cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA framed Tree of Life picture made with genuine lapis lazuli chips, measuring 20 x 14.7 x 1 cm. Deep blue stone chips — often flecked with golden pyrite — are arranged into a tree canopy shape behind glass, creating one of the most visually dramatic pieces in the gemstone picture range. Quantity: 1 framed picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Catches the Eye\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLapis lazuli's intense blue with scattered golden pyrite flecks creates a night-sky effect — the most visually striking colourway in the collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe depth of blue is unlike any other gemstone in the range. It reads as luxurious without being flashy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact photo-frame size (20 x 14.7 cm). Only 1 cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDeep blue is one of the most universally flattering colours in home decor — works in classic, modern, and eclectic interiors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLapis Lazuli Chips, Glass, Frame\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine lapis lazuli chips arranged into a Tree of Life design behind glass in a ready-made frame. Lapis is a deep blue metamorphic rock composed primarily of lazurite, with calcite (white) and pyrite (gold) inclusions. The golden flecks are iron pyrite — part of the stone, not added decoration. Natural variation in every piece. Dimensions: 20 x 14.7 x 1 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStand on a shelf, desk, or windowsill. The deep blue reads well against both light and dark backgrounds. Wipe the glass with a soft cloth. Lapis is colour-stable and does not fade in sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Lapis Lazuli\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapis lazuli has been mined in the Badakhshan province of Afghanistan for over 6,000 years. Ancient Egyptians used it in Tutankhamun's death mask. Renaissance painters ground it into the pigment ultramarine — the most expensive blue in European art history. The stone remains one of the most recognisable and culturally significant gem materials in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth Wrapping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe richest colour option in the range — a standout gift for anyone who loves deep blue, art history, or gemstones with a story stretching back millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the golden flecks in lapis lazuli?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIron pyrite — a natural inclusion in the stone. The gold-on-blue effect is one of the defining features of genuine lapis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs lapis lazuli a single mineral?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It is a metamorphic rock composed mainly of lazurite (the blue), with calcite (white veining) and pyrite (golden flecks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the blue be consistent across the canopy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe shade varies — some chips deeper blue, some lighter, some with more visible pyrite. This variation is natural and adds visual interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53125456068922,"sku":"GemPic-05","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Mar_18_2026_05_02_05_PM.png?v=1773833555","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/gemstone-picture-tree-of-life-lapiz-20x14-7x1cm","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}