Lapis and Pink Shell Inlaid Sterling Silver Necklace 2974-NK
Lapis and Pink Shell Inlaid Sterling Silver Necklace.
This sensational necklace is full of natural beauty. This beautiful piece of jewelry was hand made out of shimmering Sterling Silver. This one prominently features a traditional inlaid design made from hand cut stones of genuine Lapis and Pink Shell. This necklace has a box link chain for complete flexibility. Non Indian made. The total length of this impressive necklace is 18-3/4" The matching post earrings are 2" long. Stamped Sterling.
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. |