Lapis Magatama — Ancient Jōmon-Style Sacred Jewel

This Lapis Lazuli magatama (勾玉) follows the curved, comma-like silhouette found at archaeological sites from Japan's Jōmon period, one of the country's oldest sacred shapes, carved here in deep blue lapis at 30mm. It carries real historical weight: magatama later became part of the Imperial Regalia of Japan, standing for spiritual authority, wisdom, and protection.

So where does this shape come from? Its origins trace back to ritual use, burial offerings, and symbols of status in prehistoric Japan, long before it became a piece of imperial symbolism. Choosing lapis for a magatama adds its own layer of meaning, since the stone has been associated with royalty, truth, and divine insight across many ancient cultures independently of Japan.

About this piece

Mineralogically, lapis lazuli is a metamorphic rock built mainly from lazurite, often with natural pyrite inclusions giving it a celestial sparkle. Metaphysically, lapis is known as a stone of wisdom, clarity, and inner truth, while the magatama shape itself is traditionally believed to support life energy, harmony, and spiritual balance, making this piece meaningful as a collector's item, talisman, or meditation object alike, a small but genuinely historic form to hold onto.

• Stone: genuine Lapis Lazuli
• Form: Jōmon-style magatama (curved sacred jewel)
• Size: 30mm
• Chakra: throat, also aligns with the third eye

Caring for your Magatama

Store it in a soft pouch away from harder objects that could scratch the surface, and keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight to protect the colour. A soft, dry cloth is enough for regular care, since lapis is a relatively soft stone best kept away from water and harsh cleaning.

Please note: crystals are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Keep small pieces away from young children.