This necklace is all about blue: the soft blue sky along the horizon, the deeper blue of a summer sky above, and the deepest blue of the ocean depths.
The pendant features a softly glowing pale blue chalcedony set in sterling and fine silver. I dangled a medium blue "denim" lapis lazuli below it. The beaded necklace is made with chalcedony beads and a combination of medium blue and deep blue lapis lazuli. The lapis beads are enclosed by small silver bead caps; round sterling silver beads are also a part of the design. Tiny glass seed beads separate each of the larger beads, keeping the necklace from being too heavy - both in looks and in weight. The sterling silver toggle clasp is hand made.
SIZE: The necklace is 20 inches. The pendant hangs about 1 3/4 inches. The top part of the pendant (chalcedony) is 1/2 inch wide; the little lapis lazuli is about 3/8 inch wide.
MATERIALS: Sterling silver, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Japanese seed beads, steel stringing material
PROPERTIES OF STONES (information compiled from various sources): Chalcedony is said to help promote good will to others. It is supposed to absorb negative energy and encourage feelings of generosity, as well as helping to ease self-doubt. As well as having the general Chalcedony attributes, Blue Chalcedony is said to encourage mental flexibility, aid in learning new languages and help improve memory. Lapis Lazuli is said to stimulate wisdom and good judgment, as well as the desire for knowledge It is supposed to be a stone of truth, and also of friendship.
This is an original piece of jewelry designed and handcrafted by Barbara Kay Bureker in my SW Washington studio. All work and images ©2014-2025 by Barbara Kay Jewelry.
