The deep rich blue of Lapis Lazuli has to be matched with sterling silver. These earrings show both materials off. The silver is cut into an elegant swooping design, with the oval Lapis cabochons set at the bottom. One side of the stone on each earring is polished to a mirror finish. The other side has a sanded finish. The back is polished; a little flower is cut out behind each stone. The ear wires are sterling silver.
SIZE: These earrings hang about 2 1/8 inches and are about 3/4 inches wide at the widest point. Each earring weighs about 4 grams.
MATERIALS: Sterling Silver, Lapis Lazuli
PROPERTIES OF STONES (information compiled from various sources): 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 ©2014-2021 by Barbara Kay Jewelry.
