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Ornaments for the Body

Precious gems, earthy minerals; sea-born accents; fire and air combine to create warm gemstones for your personal ornamentation

Lapis Lazuli- Stone of Friendship and Truth

In ancient Egypt lapis lazuli was a favorite stone for amulets and ornaments such as scarabs; it was also used by the Assyrians and Babylonians for seals. Egyptian burial sites dating before 3000 B.C. contained thousands of jewelry items, many of lapis. Powdered lapis was used by Egyptian ladies as a cosmetic eye shadow. Lapis lazuli is regarded by many people around the world as the stone of friendship and truth. The blue stone is said to encourage harmony in relationships and help its wearer to be authentic and give his or her opinion openly.

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Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli

Exquisite spheres of 12mm lapis beads in deep, untouched blue, heavily permeated with gold pyrite and highlights. Truly, these beads look like we plucked them from a night sky! Interspersed are Sterling Silver Balinese accents beads, caps and “S” clasp.  Hanging from the strand is a huge pendant of gorgeous Lapis, approximately 2 inches in diameter and mounted in a simple sterling bezel.

Overall length is 24 inches.

Price: $275.00

Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli

Impressive of 12mm lapis beads in deep, untouched blue and gold highlights, make a real statement. Interspersed are Sterling Silver Balinese accents beads, caps and “S” clasp.

Pendant is from Tibet, and features Tibetan silver inlay with red Coral accents and lovely tongue style slab of Lapis. Pendant is approximately 2 inches in length.

Overall length of necklace is 24 inches.

Price: $325.00