Lazuli pendant

Deep blue hues speckled with gold, this regal Lapis Lazuli stone is set in a fine silver bezel with a 925 sterling silver surround. This pendant is beautifully suspended on a 1.5mm thick curb chain and is branded with The Silver Bird maker's mark and 925 quality stamp.
 
The use of Lapis Lazuli in jewellery dates back to 3000BC. Where references are made to sapphire in the Bible, Lapis lazuli is thought by some to be the actual stone. Any Renaissance painting with the Lazuli derived pigment 'Ultramarine Blue', were considered extremely high value; Van Gogh used it to paint The Starry Night in 1889, and likewise, Vermeer, for his famous painting 'The Girl with the Pearl Earring'. Unlike most other gem materials, lapis lazuli is not a mineral. Instead, it is a rock composed of multiple minerals, the reflective parts being gold pyrite.
 
Handmade to the highest quality using recycled silver, items may contain slight differences to those pictured, and dimensions stated. Likewise, all semi-precious gemstones are hand-picked for their aesthetic qualities. As gemstones are naturally occurring, there may be slight variations to the those pictured. Customisation can be accommodated, please get in contact if you'd like any changes.
 
All items are presented as standard in a post-box friendly, high quality, linen effect card gift box, with silver foil logo. Luxury, eco-friendly boxes with a shimmering blue finish, silver foil logo, and magnetic closure are also available.
 
Approximate Dimensions:
Pendant (Length x width)- 30mm x 18mm
Stone (Length x width)- 12mm x 18mm