Lapis Teardrop Modern Pendant Necklace

Lapis Lazuli stone is well known and used by ancient cultures. In the middle ages, painters ground up lapis lazuli to make the deep blue paint called ultramarine--the blue used to paint the robes of Mary of Nazareth on church walls and ceilings like in the Sistine Chapel. Lapis has been associated with strength and courage, royalty and wisdom, intellect and truth. Although Cleopatra was known to use ground lapis lazuli as eyeshadow to improve eyesight, it is better to wear this pendant as your self confidence booster :-)

• Natural intense blue Lapis Lazuli, embraced in a fine silver scalloped bezel
• Hand shaped, textured, decorative sterling silver pendant base that has been oxidized to contrast with the stones vibrant colors 
• 11/16" wide x 1 and 3/4" tall pendant on a 18"sterling silver snake style chain
• For a complete look, check out the complimentary earrings 
• Each jewelry piece is hand fabricated with love and care in my Montana studio
  
• One of a kind piece, ready to be shipped