Lapis Opal 14K Gold Reversible Slider Pendant.

This Lapis Opal 14K Gold Slider Pendant is a gorgeous piece of hand made jewelry. This Pendant was made into a traditional design out of brilliant 14K Gold. An inlaid design on this Gold Pendant was artfully created from hand cut pieces of genuine Royal Blue Lapis on one side and lab White Opal on the other. It's like two Gold pendants in one! The natural cool hue of this Lapis perfectly compliments the shine of the Gold. Lapis and Gold, the perfect combination. This Pendant would look great on just about any Gold chain you put it on. Non Indian made. This Lapis and Opal Pendant has a diameter of 3/8".

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.