Genuine Blue Lapis Sterling Silver Chandelier Dangle Post Earrings.

These Blue Lapis Silver Chandelier Dangle Post Earrings are sensational pieces of jewelry that are highly elegant and fashionable. This pair of earrings has been beautifully hand-made out of Lapis and shimmering Sterling Silver. The Sterling Silver has a gorgeous design with each earring holding hand-cut stones of genuine Lapis. The deep blue hues of the Lapis beautifully compliment the white shine of the Sterling Silver. These fine Lapis Sterling Silver Chandelier Dangle Stud or Post Earrings are 1-3/4" long. Stamped Sterling.

Lapis lazuli is a beautiful opaque stone ranging in color from a deep blue to denim. Lapis lazuli can be made of several minerals besides lazurite, namely sodalite, hauyne, calcite (white streaks), and pyrite (metallic streaks or flecks). Stones that are deep blue with small patches of pyrite and calcite are considered the most valuable. The ancients believed that divine favor and success came to those wearing Lapis. It was largely reserved for royalty and was highly prized by the pharaohs of ancient Egypt, as can be seen by its prominent use with gold in many of the treasures recovered from pharaonic tombs. It is still extremely popular today.