Our lapis lazuli earrings are handmade with natural lapis gemstones mined in Afghanistan dangling from 14K gold filled or sterling silver earwires. Perfect for gift giving for those that love minimalist styles and natural stones. Stones are 12x6mm in a marquise cut with a royal blue color and tiny flacks of gold pyrite inclusions. Earwires are a 20G french hook in 925 sterling silver, 14K gold or rose gold filled. Dainty drop earrings for everyday wear.
About Lapis Lazuli:
Lapis was discovered over 6,000 years ago in the Hindu-Kush mountains of Afghanistan. It is a natural untreated stone with a royal blue color with gold flecks from Pyrite inclusions. Lapis can now be found in several places around the world. Afghanistan is still known for having the highest quality stones.
During the middle ages Lapis was used as a pigment for ultramarine color by painters and ground into powder for eye shadows. In the Middle East Lapis was used an inlays in wall panels in palaces and churches.
Materials:
Lapis lazuli gemstones 12mmx6mm faceted marquise cut
All metal components are 925 sterling silver, 14K gold filled, or 14K rose gold filled
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Linda and Joe