Blue Storm Lapis prices rise steadily

Panjiayuan Lapis Stores gradually increase their high-end prices ten times in two years

Now, if you mention Lapis, many friends who love jewelry and jade have heard of it. And three years ago, probably few people would know or like it. In the past two years, following Turquoise, lapis lazuli quietly approached the jewellery and jade market and occupied its own “blue sky”. The fiery degree of lapis lazuli can be seen only from the increase in stalls and shops in the Panjiayuan flea market. Two years ago, there were only one or two stores specializing in lapis lazuli in the Panjiayuan flea market. Nowadays, with the increase in the number of stores operating lapis lazuli, it is also possible to see blues in the stalls and dozens of them.

In the shop of Shijiazhuang, which is the main store of Lai Kam Shek in the Panjiayuan flea market, the owner of the store, Liu Yubin, talks about the price of lapis lazuli and says: “We started doing lapis lazuli since 2011. The price of the lapis lazuli has just started to be low, and the people we know are not many. However, by the year 2012, lapis lazuli began to be understood by more and more people, and prices have also skyrocketed.From 2012 to 2013, fine lapis lazuli rose five to six times, and old minerals even rose to 10 More than doubled, taking raw materials, the new material for a dozen dollars per kilogram at the Hong Kong International Ore Exchange Center in 2012 was even better than the current 300-400-kilogram material. From last year to this year, the price increase has also reached About 50%."

Bracelets enthusiasts favor green gold with beads Collection lapis lazuli pursue quality products

With the fiery jewellery market in recent years, lapis lazuli, as a unique blue gem, can stand out from the crowd. There are also reasons for this:

First of all, the cultural origins are profound. The ancient Chinese emperor worshiped the heavens and held the lapis lazuli towards the beads. Lapis lazuli has also been regarded as a “treasure” by the Arab countries. As early as the Renaissance period, European countries crushed lapis lazuli into powder and produced oil paints. Nowadays, with an increasingly international atmosphere, lapis lazuli has been accepted by gems and jade lovers in various countries and has become an indispensable accessory. Second, quality is extremely rare. “Things are scarce and precious”, in the lapis lazuli, the pure to blue products are very scarce, and they are often very expensive and highly sought after. Third, the perfect match of beads. As one of the seven treasures of Buddhism, lapis lazuli is an indispensable embellishment on the beads. With the popularity of bracelets, more and more people begin to decorate lapis lazuli in prayer beads and bracelets. Due to the bright colors of lapis lazuli and the relatively low price of turquoise, the low-end lapis lazuli beads are very popular in the wenwan market.

For lapis lazuli collections, it is better to pursue quality products. Liu Shibin, the owner of Tianshifang, told us: “Low-grade lapis lazuli costs from a few bucks to 100 or so, and they are usually sold individually or in batches. Mid-range lapis lazuli is usually sold at gram prices, and 20-30 gram is more normal. The prices will increase according to the fineness, and the Ming and Qing dynasties are more rare and the prices are high, especially the highest grades of “Purple Purple”. For the collection, we still recommend not to buy too much currency. It is good to collect quality products. Nowadays, beads are the mainstream, and collections such as pendants, pieces, and sculptures are also of high value."

Reputation in the foreign market mixed collections need to calm anti-counterfeiting

Lapis Lazada is now an integral part of the antique jewellery market throughout the country. Lambstone is also a major highlight in the annual large-scale jewelry exhibition. In addition to Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, there are many lapis lazuli lovers in Inner Mongolia, Guangxi Kunming, and the three eastern provinces. In international countries such as Europe, the United States and other countries, lapis lazuli also has a good consumer market. According to Liu Shibin, owner of the Tianshifang Square, many domestic stars also like to collect and wear lapis lazuli, and stars like Jet Li and Faye Wong have collections of lapis lazuli. With the love of people, plus the hype of merchants around the world, there is an increasing reputation for lapis lazuli.

Although lapis lazuli is not easy to imitate, huge benefits have also driven some unscrupulous merchants to falsify. Frequently used to imitate lapis lazuli is quartzite, resin, glass, etc., making it hard to prevent. Some even made "no white and no gold", and the color and texture were almost the same as the best lapis. People who love lapis lazuli are generally aware that the texture of lapis lazuli is white and gold-free, so unscrupulous merchants will dye some lapis lazuli that do not reach this level, and shoddy, which also needs caution. When buying lapis lazuli, be sure to maintain a rational attitude. Be suspicious of ultra-low-quality lapis lazuli, look for experienced people to check or go to a qualified appraisal center for identification. Panjiayuan Lapis Stores gradually increase their high-end prices ten times in two years

Now, if you mention Lapis, many friends who love jewelry and jade have heard of it. And three years ago, probably few people would know or like it. In the past two years, following Turquoise, lapis lazuli quietly approached the jewellery and jade market and occupied its own “blue sky”. The fiery degree of lapis lazuli can be seen only from the increase in stalls and shops in the Panjiayuan flea market. Two years ago, there were only one or two stores specializing in lapis lazuli in the Panjiayuan flea market. Nowadays, with the increase in the number of stores operating lapis lazuli, it is also possible to see blues in the stalls and dozens of them.

In the shop of Shijiazhuang, which is the main store of Lai Kam Shek in the Panjiayuan flea market, the owner of the store, Liu Yubin, talks about the price of lapis lazuli and says: “We started doing lapis lazuli since 2011. The price of the lapis lazuli has just started to be low, and the people we know are not many. However, by the year 2012, lapis lazuli began to be understood by more and more people, and prices have also skyrocketed.From 2012 to 2013, fine lapis lazuli rose five or six times, and old minerals even rose to 10 More than doubled, taking raw materials, the new material for a dozen dollars per kilogram at the Hong Kong International Ore Exchange Center in 2012 was even better than the current 300-400-kilogram material. From last year to this year, the price increase has also reached About 50%."