Lapis Sterling Silver Choker Necklace 1405-NK
Lapis Sterling Silver Choker Necklace.
This necklace is full of natural beauty. This sensational piece of jewelry was hand made out of shimmering Sterling Silver. This necklace prominently features gorgeous hand cut cabochons of genuine Lapis. This one has 5mm Sterling Silver beads for an extra shine. Non Indian made. The total length of this Sterling Silver Choker Necklace is 18". The matching French hook earrings are 1-1/2" long. Stamped Sterling. The matrix of the Lapis stones may slightly vary. The photo is an excellent representation of the one of a kind hand made necklace you'll receive.
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. |