Experience elegance with our Madeleine Blue Lapis and Sterling Silver Earrings. Genuine Lapis stones are securely set in high polish sterling silver bezels, giving them a timeless look. The 2.1" drop length and delicate .75" x .45" size make these earrings the perfect addition to any outfit. Each handmade earring weighs 2.9 grams and radiates sophistication in Lapis and silver.
One fascinating fact about lapis lazuli, commonly referred to as lapis, is its historical significance and use in art and culture throughout the ages.
Lapis lazuli has been prized for its intense blue color and golden pyrite flecks for over 6,000 years. In ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, lapis was highly valued and often used in jewelry, amulets, and burial ornaments.
One of the most notable uses of lapis lazuli was in the ancient Egyptian civilization, where it was ground into a powder to create the pigment ultramarine, one of the most expensive and sought-after pigments used by artists during the Renaissance. The rich blue color derived from lapis was reserved for the most important artworks, such as religious paintings and portraits of royalty.
Natural stones will have variation in color.
