Lapis Pendant

A gorgeous lapis pendant is a great piece to start your lapis lazuli collection. Most lapis lazuli pendants are set in sterling silver, and it will look fabulous with your sterling silver chains. Pair it with an omega or thick snake chain to update your look.

Color is the biggest value factor in lapis lazuli jewelry. When shopping for a quality genuine lapis lazuli pendant, choose one with deep, saturated, rich color. Gold or silver specks in the stones are very desirable as well.

Lapis pendants are often set with other stones. Popular combinations include pink or green tourmaline, moonstone, labradorite and coral. It is also very common to find lapis inlays in pendants. The blue gem inlay is often paired with green turquoise, red coral and white mother of pearl. Lapis lazuli inlaid pendants often are created in a floral motif, but you'll also find them with intricate snowflake or abstract designs, too.

Although most lapis lazuli rings are set with smooth cabochons, you'll sometimes find gem-cut lapis jewelleries that are perfect for a night on the town. These faceted pieces are dazzling, which is quite stunning with the deep blue color. You'll find stones in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Lapis is a soft gem, so it is important to learn how to care for your lapis pendant to keep it looking beautiful. Avoid using hairspray, perfume or cosmetics while wearing your lapis lazuli pendant.. These products can damage the finish on your stones.

Never attempt to clean lapis lazuli pendant in an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. Wipe your pendant with a soft cloth after you wear it to clean perspiration and oils from your skin before you store it.

Unfortunately, top-grade quality lapis lazuli gemstones have become increasingly harder to come by and will become more and more rare.  The world’s largest source of the blue gemstoneis a mine in Afghanistan, and it has nearly been depleted.  If you love lapis jewelry, now is a good time to buy a lapis pendant while quality stones are still available.

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