Lapis Lazuli Drop Earrings, Sterling Silver

Beautiful lapis lazuli and sterling silver wire wrapped drop earrings. Sterling silver wire wraps around beautiful genuine A grade lapis lazuli beads. Striking natural blue colour with speckles of gold. The earrings would complement both casual and smart attire. Lapis lazuli is an alternative birthstone for September.

These striking earrings are hand crafted by Crafty Rachael in Birkenshaw, West Yorkshire, UK.

• Sterling silver wire and findings.
• 10mm round Lapis Lazuli beads
• Drop length - 18mm
• Width - 10mm
• Delicate, high-quality UK made components
• Genuine Amethyst beads - the natural beads will vary slightly in shade or markings
• Presented in a natural coloured kraft gift box.

LAPIS LAZULI: Self-Expression - Wisdom - Truth

History:

In ancient times Lapis Lazuli was most highly regarded because of its beautiful colour and the valuable ultramarine dye derived from it. Its name comes from the Latin lapis, "stone," and the Persian lazhuward, "blue."

Lapis Lazuli was among the most highly prized tribute paid to Egypt, obtained from the oldest mines in the world, worked from around 4000 B.C., and is still in use today.

The golden sarcophagus of King Tutankhamen was richly inlaid with Lapis, as were other burial ornaments of Egyptian kings and queens. It was used extensively in scarabs, pendants, and other jewellery, and ground into powder for dyes, eye shadow, and medicinal elixirs.

What is it made from?

It is a rock formed by multiple minerals, mostly Lazurite, Sodalite, Calcite, and Pyrite, and is a rich medium to royal blue with gold flecks (pyrites).

Birthstone month: September

Wedding anniversary:

9th Wedding Anniversary