This filigree necklace made of matt lapis lazuli pearls and shiny gold accents looks very classy and elegant!
Lapis lazuli, also known as glaze stone or lapis for short, is a naturally occurring, deep blue metamorphic rock, which, depending on the location, consists of different proportions of the minerals lasurite, pyrite, calcite and minor additions of diopside, sodalite and others.
The word "lapis" comes from the Latin language and means "blue stone".
Lapis lazuli has been used as a gem since prehistoric times at least 7000 years ago. With real glaze stone, golden glittering pyrite particles can often be seen.
Lapis lazuli played a major role in Western art as a pigment for bright blue and fade-resistant color. The mostly economical use in medieval pictures is due to the fact that the pigment was extremely expensive. As can be deduced from the name "Ultramarine", it had to be purchased from dealers "across the sea". The price per ounce for high-quality, strong blue pigment roughly corresponded to that of gold during the Renaissance.
From ancient times, people believed the blue gem to be divine power, security and infinite life. Therefore, it was an important protective stone among others for the Greeks, Romans and the Indians. They believed in the power of the stone and also called it the heavenly stone. He should bring peace, wisdom and love. The ancient Egyptians used the gem as a burial object; they worshiped him as holy. Other cultures viewed the gem as a friendship stone that strengthens self-confidence, promotes interpersonal relationships, and helps maintain real friendships.
A total of 53 deep dark blue, matted lapis lazuli beads (diameter: 6 mm) were threaded on golden jewelery wire with diamond-coated (glittering), gold-plated balls made of 925 silver (diameter: 3 mm).
The eye-catcher is formed by the asymmetrically arranged round frame with a tiny blue and white striped glass bead in it on one side of the necklace. The frame is made of brushed gold-plated 925 sterling silver and has a diameter of 1.0 cm.
Length of the necklace: 50 cm
Gold-colored magnetic clasp
Unique!
