There is something quietly soothing about the way a smooth stone settles into the palm. Palm stones (so-called 'worry stones') are polished minerals made oval with a thumb-sized hollow – by gently stroking the surface with the thumb, many keep them in hand as a small tool for calm, mindful presence in a more tense moment.
This piece is made of deep-blue lapis lazuli, in an oval form, measuring about 2.5 × 4.5 cm – golden pyrite flecks glinting across its surface.
About lapis lazuli
Lapis lazuli is a deep-blue rock, its main component lazurite; often flecked with golden pyrite and white calcite. Its historic source is Afghanistan, and in the Renaissance it was the raw material for ultramarine paint. In tradition it is known as a stone of truth and wisdom, linked to the throat chakra and self-expression. These meanings belong to the stone's cultural story rather than to any medical effect.
How to use
Held between thumb and index finger and gently stroked with the thumb, the palm stone is a small tool many keep in hand for calm presence. The deep-blue stone also makes a lovely touch of colour on a desk or in a meditation corner.
Good to know and care
This is a natural mineral, so colour, pattern and size vary from piece to piece. Wipe with a soft cloth and keep it from harsh chemicals.