This is a beautiful Polished Lapis Lazuli specimen from Afghanistan set into a .925 pendant. Available in an oval, marquise, and square cut (depending on availability).

Polished Lapis Lazuli Pendant | Afghanistan

• .925 Sterling Silver Setting
• Measures Approx. 19mm x 14mm and 38ct

Lapis Lazuli is a sodium aluminum silicate with sulfur, chlorine and hydroxyl, and variable inclusions of Pyrite and White Calcite. Its crystal system is isometric, mostly aggregate. The ancient Greeks and Romans called the stone sapphirus, until the term Lapis Lazuli began to be used in the Middle Ages. In Latin, the name means 'blue stone', and this came from the ancient Persian word lazhuward which meant 'blue'. The ancient Egyptians used Lapis in scarabs, beads, pendants and other jewelry as far back as 3100 B.C. Buddhists believed the stone brought inner peace and freedom from negative thoughts. 

*Price is per individual piece unless noted. Due to the natural variations of each piece, please note that the actual item you receive may not appear exactly as pictured. Rest assured, however, that our dedicated team will do their best to hand-select the most attractive specimen(s) that we have in stock at the time of your order. Sizes and weights are always approximate.