The necklace is 17 inches (43 cm) long, and the smooth round beads are 18 mm in size.
Lapis lazuli is treasured the world over for its beautiful deep blue color. It is highly saturated and variously described as indigo, royal, midnight, or marine blue. Lapis lazuli has visible calcite and golden pyrite flecks. It is a natural color, not dyed.
Bead knotting is traditionally done with silk thread. A knot is placed between each bead to prevent them from rubbing against each other.
The necklace is fastened with a large, beautiful sterling silver clasp with a detailed porcelain vintage cameo clasp.
The weight of the necklace is 210 grams.
Lapis lazuli is a rock, which means it's an aggregate of several minerals. This ancient gem contains various minerals: lazurite, calcite, and pyrite.
The Sumerians believed that the spirit of their gods lived within the stone, while the ancient Egyptians saw it as a symbol of the night sky. Since the earliest of times, lapis lazuli has been associated with royalty, strength and courage, wisdom and intellect, friendship and truth.
In natural stone jewelry, Lapis Lazuli really stands out from the crowd for its rich blues flecked with unique patterns of white and gold. These stones are also fairly durable and good for everyday wear.
This is the perfect gift for yourself or someone special!