Pendant, Lapis in 14 kt Yellow Gold

Item Description

The source of the world's finest Lapis Lazuli in the world comes from one of the oldest mines in the world. The mine at Sar-e-Sang has been operation for approximately 7000 years, and has produced thousands of tons of Lapis over the years. Lapis itself is actually a rock which is composed of a few species i.e., Lazurite, Hauyne and Sodalite, plus streaks of Calcite and Pyrite. The most highly sought after Lapis is the material that shows a soild navy blue color without any streaks of white Calcite and only tiny specs of Pyrite showing. The "Oval Cabochon" stone in this 14kt Yellow Gold pendant is a great example of a rich, saturated gem of this well known material. It has a very rich navy blue color that is consistent throughout. Please note that this piece comes as is, without a chain.