The delicately crafted necklace features vibrant blue lapis and magnesite beads, each measuring .5 inches in width. Shimmering gold plated brass rhombus beads of varying sizes add dimension to the design, while cylindrical etched metal beads lead up to a 2 inch golden brass extension chain with a secure lobster clasp closure. Measuring 18 inches in length and weighing 3 oz, this stunning piece is expertly hand-finished, making it a true work of art.
Description:
Lapis Lazuli is a deep blue metamorphic rock, prized for its intense color and specks of golden pyrite that resemble stars in the night sky. Often containing calcite veins, this stone has been used in jewelry and art for millennia. Lapis is celebrated for its striking beauty and its association with wisdom and truth.
Fun Fact:
Lapis Lazuli has been cherished since ancient times, with the Egyptians using it in pharaohs' tombs and for Cleopatra's eye makeup. The stone was also ground into a powder to create the ultramarine pigment used in Renaissance paintings. Lapis is believed to enhance intellectual ability, stimulate wisdom, and promote inner peace.
Natural variances are part of the beauty of our genuine stones. Your piece will vary slightly from the image shown.
