Native American Lapis Sterling Silver Cross Pendant.

This pendant is a gorgeous work of art. This fine piece of Native American jewelry features the beautiful and traditional image of the cross in Sterling Silver. The center of this cross has been artfully dressed with a hand cut cabochon of genuine Lapis. This one has been hand stamped with southwestern style fine line designs for the perfect amount of detail. And, it has the Santa Fe finish. Made in our shop. Suspended from a complimentary chain, this pendant is 2-5/8" long and 1-1/2" wide. Stamped Sterling. Hand stamped details may slightly vary. The photo is an excellent representation of the one of a kind hand made pendant 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.

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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