Double Strand Turquoise Lapis Bead Choker Necklace

This Double Strand Turquoise Lapis Bead Choker Necklace is a gorgeous and colorful piece of hand-made Native American jewelry. This necklace features two hand-strung strands, one of stabilized reconstructed Turquoise beads and one of reconstructed Lapis that link at the center, so one side is Turquoise and the other is Lapis, creating a dazzling, fashionable look. If the Turquoise were genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, just one strand would be $600. Each end of this beaded necklace is dressed with a shimmering cap of Sterling Silver and a hook-eye and comb clasp. The total length of this choker necklace is 20".

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.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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