Lapis Lazuli and Silver Pendant

Lapis lazuli is renowned for its brilliant colour. This lapis lazuli stone has been selected for the bright ultramarine colour found only in high quality examples. The smattering of silvery pyrite serves to enrich the natural blue and makes for an attractive piece of gemstone jewellery.

The use of lapis lazuli in jewellery can be traced back to Predynastic Ancient Egypt, Neolithic burial goods and Mesopotamia. It has been mined in provinces of Afghanistan for over six thousand years. Known as a stone of rulers and total awareness, this makes for a beautiful and rich gift.