Native American Lapis Sterling Silver Feather Pendant Necklace Traditional Southwestern Jewelry.

This Native American pendant necklace is a gorgeous piece of Southwestern jewelry. This one features a hand cut cabochon of Lapis. This Lapis has been set in the brilliance of a shimmering Sterling Silver feather pendant with authentic feather etchings. The feather pendant averages 1" long and 1/2" wide. This pendant necklace includes a complimentary chain approximately 16" long.

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. CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC