Contemporary Genuine Lapis Jewelry Sterling Silver Necklace Earring Set 0155-NK
Contemporary Genuine Lapis Jewelry Sterling Silver Necklace Earring Set.
This Genuine Lapis Jewelry Silver Necklace is a sensational piece of hand made jewelry. This necklace holds a gorgeous hand cut cabochons of genuine Lapis. Each cab has been set in the brilliance of Sterling Silver. This Lapis offers this necklace its natural dark blue shades. Hand twisted Sterling Silver wires hand cut details, and hand made Sterling Silver dots give this necklace the perfect amount of detail. This necklace has a box link chain for complete adjustability. Non Indian made. The total length of this fine piece of Turquoise jewelry is 21-1/2". The matching French hook earrings are 1-3/4" long. Stamped Sterling. Lapis stones may slightly vary.
Lapis lazuli, also known as just lapis, is a stone with one of the longest traditions of being considered a gem, with a history stretching back to 7000 BC in Mehrgarh of Indian subcontinent, situated in modern day Balochistan, Pakistan. Deep blue in color and opaque, this gemstone was highly prized by the pharaohs of ancient Egypt, as can be seen by its prominent use in many of the treasures recovered from pharaonic tombs. It is still extremely popular today. |