Lapis Sterling Silver Cross Pendant and Earrings.

This Lapis Cross Pendant and Earrings set is a sensational set of jewelry that's highly elegant and fashionable. This pendant has been finely hand made out of shimmering Sterling Silver. The Sterling Silver has been adorned with hand cut stones of genuine Lapis. Lapis jewelry is always in fashion for its deep color. This is a traditional combination that you can't go wrong with. Suspended from a complimentary chain, this fine piece of Turquoise jewelry is 1-1/2" long. It comes with a matching pair of post earrings. 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.