Contemporary Genuine Lapis Jewelry Sterling Silver Necklace.

This Genuine Lapis Silver Necklace is a gorgeous piece of hand made jewelry. Jewelry made with Lapis is always in fashion for its deep natural colors. This necklace features gorgeous hand cut cabochons of genuine Lapis. Each Lapis cab has been set in a hand made casing of shimmering Sterling Silver. The white shine of the Sterling Silver beautifully compliments the natural deep shades of the Lapis. This necklace has a box link chain for complete flexibility. The total length of this necklace is 19-3/4". Stamped Sterling.

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.