The Blue Water Lily - Unique Piece

Discover “Le Nénuphar Bleu”, a fantastic work of art made in our workshop in Cordes-sur-Ciel. This unique piece of jewelry combines the beauty of precious stones with exceptional artisanal techniques, delivered with a glass bell and its wooden support.

Features

• Total weight: 80 grams
• Dimensions: 62 mm (Length) x 48 mm (Width) x 18 mm (Height)
• Materials: Hand-carved flowers and elements in lapis lazuli, yellow amber, fuchsite, moss agate and brown agate

The Water Lily Flower

• Lapis Lazuli: AAA, 3.75 carats, diameter 14 mm, height 5 mm
• Yellow amber heart: 0.10 carats, diameter 4.2 mm, height 0.8 mm
• Fuchsite leaf: 10.10 carats, width 20 mm, height 2.7 mm, depth 23 mm

The water

• Represented by moss agate: Total weight of 8.25 grams, width 46 mm, height 3 mm, depth 34 mm

The Basin

• Carved in brown agate: 69 grams, width 62 mm, height 18 mm, depth 48 mm

Artisanal Techniques

Each stone is shaped and cut by our talented lapidary and glyptician artisan. The carving, casting, setting and polishing are done by hand, ensuring exceptional quality.

Symbolism

• The Water Lily: Symbolizes the first appearance of life on the primordial waters and represents the cycle of life and rebirth (CHGH, POSE). Symbol of abundance and fertility in Mayan glyptics.
• Lapis Lazuli: Represents the celestial vault among the Sumerians and symbolizes the starry night in pre-Columbian America (CHGH). Creates an aura of tenderness and sympathy (FLAM).
• Amber: Symbolizes the cosmic link among the Etruscans and represents the psychic thread connecting individual energy to cosmic energy (PARK, CHGH).
• Agate: Has medicinal properties and gives strength according to various cultures. Water in contact with agate is said to have curative properties (AGAS).

Ancient Beliefs

• Dreaming of Lapis lazuli: Predicts a favorable situation (DERR, CANS)
• Arguing about Lapis lazuli in a dream: Advises not to sign a contract lightly (DERR, CANS)
• Drink water in contact with agate for three days: Cures all illnesses (AGAS)
• An agate that cools boiling water: Trusted for its magical properties (CANS)

Sources

• CHGH: Jean CHEVALIER, Alain GHEERBRANDT, Dictionary of symbols , Paris, (c) R. Laffont, Collection “Bouquins”, 1989
• FLAM: Elie-Charles FLAMAND, Les Pierres Magiques , Paris, (c) Courrier du Livre, 1981
• PARK: Cornélia M. PARKINSON, The Magic of Stones , Paris, (c) Flammarion, Collection “J’ai lu”, 1991
• GRAN: M. GRANET, Dances and legends of ancient China , 2 volumes, Paris, 1926
• POSE: G. POSENER, Dictionary of Egyptian Civilization , Paris, 1959
• CANS: Eugène CANSELIET, The Alchemy , Paris, 1964
• DERR: Denis DERRIAD, Amulets and Talismans , Paris, (c) Solar, 1986

Add a touch of mystery and beauty to your collection with "Le Nénuphar Bleu", inspired by ancient traditions and universal symbols