Daendrew #1 Posted September 25 (edited) It is mentioned a dozen times in the books but I've never seen it before. I thought others would be interested too. It's usually used in ornaments and jewelry. https://www.geologyin.com/2019/09/lapis-lazuli-composition-and-color.html?fbclid=IwAR2vFVDncOqlg7cJxfq_v00Yms_rD-aKCWHN4lTYOls21cHIBYHTxEZNy1E Edited September 25 by Daendrew 1 essosi watch reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kissdbyfire #2 Posted September 25 (edited) Yes. And? Edited September 25 by kissdbyfire 1 Davjos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aebram #3 Posted September 27 And, Thanks! I, for one, enjoy these little tidbits of real-life history. They're interesting, and they help us appreciate the depth of GRRM's research and knowledge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Universal Sword Donor #4 Posted September 27 This is a black rock. It has also been mentioned in ASOIAF. 52 TIMES! 2 Daena the Defiant and essosi watch reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unit A2 #5 Posted September 28 The gem is a little detail meant to enhance the realism of the story. I would not believe it is anyway connected to the Targaryens just because of the color. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muaddibs_Tapeworm #7 Posted October 3 No, this is Lapis Lazuli... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dreadscythe95 #8 Posted October 3 Yes, so you didn't know that Lapis Lazulis was real? It's quite precious as well. In ancient times it was used for blue pigment. 1 Gingin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingin #9 Posted October 4 Yes, in the Renaissance it was always used for painting the Madonna’s veil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
