Blue Lapis 9ct Gold RingLadies Oval shaped blue lapis ring Set in 9ct yellow gold shank and rub over setting Can be made in a choice of metal colours Setting size: 14. 50mm x 11. 20mm Since the earliest of times, lapis lazuli has been associated with strength and courage, royalty and wisdom, intellect and truth. From antiquity, lapis lazuli has been worn in the belief that it will ward off evil. In ancient Egypt, it was powdered and worn about the eyes to improve eyesight.