Genuine Lapis Needle Point Sterling Silver Cross Pendant. 1860-PN
Lapis Sterling Silver Cross Pendant.
This pendant is gorgeous. It features a traditional design made from hand cut stones of Lapis. These Lapis stones have been cut with perfect precision and set against the brilliance of Sterling Silver. The shine of the Sterling Silver Cross combined with the natural beauty of the Lapis makes for a very attractive piece of jewelry. Suspended from a complimentary chain, this pendant is 2" long.
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. |