Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Hollow Ring Inner diameter: 17.3mm Approximately size 14 (Japan) Thickness: Approximately 4mm The pyrite sparkles, resembling stars in the night sky! Truly a "fragment of the sky"! Hollow rings have a wider band, so it's recommended to choose a size 0.5 to 1 size larger than your usual size. Lapis Lazuli The birthstone for September, this gemstone is characterized by its vibrant blue color, formed by a mixture of several minerals. In Japan, it is called "Ruri" and is also used as a pigment for mineral pigments in traditional Japanese paintings. Lapis Lazuli is believed to have a powerful ability to ward off evil, protecting the wearer from negative thoughts and bad luck, and attracting "the greatest good fortune." It also symbolizes "wisdom" and is expected to enhance intuition and judgment, guiding the wearer on the right path. Furthermore, it is said to balance the mind, promote spiritual growth, and increase concentration. In ancient Egypt, Lapis Lazuli was called "a fragment of the sky" and was treated as a sacred stone, a gemstone of equal or greater value than gold, and was used in the mask of King Tutankhamun.