Genuine Inlaid Lapis Jewelry White Opal Sterling Silver Hoop Pendant

This Genuine Inlaid Lapis Jewelry White Opal Sterling Silver Hoop Pendant is a real beauty. Lapis is one of the most popular gemstones in the world. This pendant has a fun and elegant hoop design in shimmering Sterling Silver. The gorgeous Sterling Silver swirl has been inlaid with hand cut pieces of royal blue genuine Lapis for an extra touch of color. Hand cut pieces of lab Opal have been included for an elegant sparkle. Non Indian made. Suspended from a complimentary chain, this fantastic Lapis pendant is 3/4" long. Stamped Sterling. You will be receiving one of the items in the pictures below.

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. Claims to origins of lapis lazuli range from Afghanistan and ancient Babylon to Peru and the Inca civilization. Regardless, those who wore lapis claimed that "power amulets" were formed when this beautiful stone was shaped into the form of an eye and ornamented with gold.