Transform your interiors with exclusive Duramica Lapis Lazuli panels, designed for floors, walls, and bars. These panels combine the timeless elegance of lapis lazuli with modern design, allowing you to create distinctive and stylish spaces that seamlessly blend tradition and contemporary flair.
Our Duramica GemStone panels highlight the stunning allure of natural semiprecious stones, with a particular focus on the majestic lapis lazuli. Each panel features meticulously cut, polished, and processed stones, assembled by hand onto a sophisticated base of ceramic DuraSkin panel, magnesium board, and aluminum honeycomb Duramet panel. This innovative construction not only enhances the visual impact of the stones but also ensures exceptional strength and durability. The result is large-format panels that combine the rich beauty of lapis lazuli with a robust foundation, creating a luxurious and enduring design element for any space.
Lapis Lazuli: A Timeless Gemstone
Lapis Lazuli, with its deep, celestial blue, has enchanted civilizations for thousands of years, from ancient Egypt to today. More than a semi-precious gem, it symbolizes cosmic alignment, spiritual wisdom, and healing. Composed mainly of lazurite, with specks of calcite and pyrite, its name derives from the Latin lapis (“stone”) and Arabic azula (“blue”). Mined for over 9,000 years in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan region, Lapis Lazuli has held significant cultural and spiritual value across Mesopotamia, Rome, and beyond.
Historical Significance of Lapis Lazuli
In ancient Egypt, Lapis Lazuli was ground into powder for cosmetics, including the iconic blue eyeshadow of Pharaohs. It was also used in the “Eye of Horus” (Wadjet), symbolizing protection and royal power. Its importance is highlighted by its presence in Tutankhamun’s mask. Beyond Egypt, Lapis Lazuli’s significance continued, notably featured in Venice’s astronomical clock at the Torre dell’Orologio, built in 1496, reflecting its enduring impact on art and architecture.
During the Renaissance, Lapis Lazuli was prized not only for jewelry but also for its role in creating ultramarine pigment, a luxurious blue paint. Esteemed artists like Vermeer used this pigment in masterpieces such as “Girl with a Pearl Earring.” The rich, vibrant hue of ultramarine was often reserved for depicting the robes of the Virgin Mary, symbolizing purity and divine presence.
Torre dell’Orologi, Venice, Girl with a Pearl Earring, Eye of Horus” (Wadjet), Tutankhamun’s mask
Duramica GemStone Panels: A Masterpiece of Craftsmanship
Our Duramica GemStone panels offer a breathtaking collection of large-format designs, crafted from a selection of natural semiprecious stones, including lapis lazuli. Each panel is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, blending the deep blue beauty of lapis lazuli with a robust base of ceramic, magnesium board, and aluminum honeycomb, resulting in a timeless and luxurious design feature for any interior.
The Duramica Lapis Lazuli Panels with Reverse Cut technique involve a detailed process where the back surface of the lapis lazuli is meticulously carved to create a textured pattern. This carving is done to reveal and accentuate the natural blue hues of the stone when viewed through a transparent or semi-transparent overlay. The Reverse Cut technique provides a depth of texture that enhances the stone’s visual appeal while maintaining its structural integrity. These panels are engineered to combine the unique aesthetic of lapis lazuli with a robust backing, typically made of ceramic, magnesium board, and aluminum honeycomb, ensuring durability and stability in various applications.
By choosing Duramica Lapis Lazuli Panels, you are not just selecting a material, but investing in a distinctive design element that combines the timeless allure of lapis lazuli with modern craftsmanship. These panels offer a unique opportunity to create luxurious and personalized interiors, reflecting both elegance and contemporary style. Their sophisticated appearance and exceptional quality ensure they will be a standout feature in any space, providing enduring beauty and sophistication.
Interior Items, Stone Furniture & Accessories
We craft exceptional interior pieces from Lapis Lazuli, infusing your spaces with unmatched elegance and style. Our collection features a range of luxurious items, including furniture, tables, lamps, photo frames, desk accessories, and other unique creations that epitomize refinement and sophistication.
