Beautiful Contemporary Genuine Lapis Cross Pendant Earring Set

This is a beautiful genuine Lapis Pendant and Earring set. Tiny hand carved cabochons of genuine Lapis are set in sterling silver in a beautiful cluster design. Blue Lapis and Silver, you cant go wrong with this combination. The pendant measures 1 1/8 in length. The earrings measure 1/2" in length.

In ancient Egypt lapis lazuli was a favorite stone for amulets and ornaments such as scarabs; it was also used by the Assyrians and Babylonians for seals. Egyptian burial sites dating before 3000 B.C. contained thousands of jewelry items, many of lapis. Powdered lapis was used by Egyptian ladies as a cosmetic eye shadow.