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Description
Reviews
This handmade masterpiece begins with sterling silver strands that are layered into different shapes and designs and then fused together to form the elegant pendant. The designs are then filled with powdered enamel and fired at extreme temperatures to insure the soft metallic glow. Finally, lapis is bezel set and the pendant is electroplated in luxurious 24k gold. Comprised of glass seed beads with a magnetic closure.
Necklace 18"l.; Pendant 1"l.
Museum Provenance
Lapis can be found in our Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems and Minerals, National Museum of Natural History.
Every Smithsonian purchase will arrive with a museum provenance card explaining how it is adapted from or inspired by an object or objects in our collection.
I bought this as a gift for my mother, who is not always easy to please. She said it was beautiful, so I think she really liked it.
Was this a gift?:
Yes
5/4/2012
5.0
Stunning!
By Traveler
from West Coast, Florida
About Me Classic
Pros
Good Length
Good Quality
Unique
Cons
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Going Out
Comments about Lapis and Gold Pendant Necklace:
I love this necklace for the vibrant colors, great length and striking focus. It has a classic look that goes well with a high neckline or a deep V-neck. I have received many compliments, never saw anyone else wear one like it.
Was this a gift?:
No
3/25/2012
5.0
Very Elegant!
By BarbB
from Florida
About Me Classic, Comfort-Oriented, Practical
Pros
Elegant
Good Quality
Pretty
Unique
Cons
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Everyday
Going Out
Comments about Lapis and Gold Pendant Necklace:
This is a beautiful necklace! The pendant is a beautiful gold, with the lapis and blue and green enamel painted areas, The blue beads of the necklace are the exact same color as the lapis. I have received compliments each time I have worn the necklace.
Was this a gift?:
No
3/25/2012
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Nicely made, unique, and beautiful
By Ruthie
from South Carolina
About Me Comfort-Oriented
Pros
Elegant
Good Length
Good Quality
Pretty
Cons
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Comments about Lapis and Gold Pendant Necklace:
The products offered by The Smithsonian Store are unique and beautiful. I especially enjoy buying jewelry as gifts and often purchase items that are on sale for future birthdays, Mother's Day, or Christmas. Everyone to whom I've given these gifts remarked on how pleased they have been with them. I will definitely keep watching the sales and specials at Smithsonian Store.
Was this a gift?:
Yes
3/9/2012
4.0
lapis and gold pendant necklace
By Lat-In-Amber
from atlanta
About Me Career, Classic, Stylish
Pros
Good Length
Pretty
Cons
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Everyday
Comments about Lapis and Gold Pendant Necklace:
Pendant Necklace is nice but not a standout. Personally I think it is too busy when seen in person. I will probably wear the pendant separately on a gold chain; since it is quite pretty and well made, and goes perfectly with existing gold filigree earrings. The glass beads can be worn separately for a casual look and look good with a jeans jacket and white blouse or T-shirt. As I bought this item on sale, I am keeping it since it can serve three separate and different looks, but this item in not one my absolute favorites from my Smithsonian collection.
Was this a gift?:
No
3/7/2012
5.0
Lapis and Gold Pendant Necklace
By Bev
from Austin, TX
About Me Classic
Pros
Elegant
Cons
None
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Comments about Lapis and Gold Pendant Necklace:
Special occasions
Was this a gift?:
No
2/5/2012
5.0
This is a beautiful necklace. I
By trvlpro
from Newport News, Va
About Me Classic, Stylish
Pros
Elegant
Good Length
Good Quality
Unique
Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Going Out
Comments about Lapis and Gold Pendant Necklace:
The clasp is easy to operate
Was this a gift?:
Yes
2/5/2012
4.0
Lovely Necklace
By Nell
from Alabama
About Me Classic, Comfort-Oriented, Practical
Pros
Elegant
Good Quality
Pretty
Unique
Versatile
Cons
Too Short
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Going Out
Office
Comments about Lapis and Gold Pendant Necklace:
For my daughter's birthday I chose this lovely necklace because of the colors and style. It has a magnetic clasp which makes it difficult to extend it a couple of inches which would be a more practical and a more stylish length. Please don't let the length keep you from purchasing this versatile necklace. If earrings had been offered I would have purchased them also. My daughter was delightfuly pleased.
Was this a gift?:
Yes
2/5/2012
5.0
A lovely necklace
By Marcia
from Johnstown, PA
About Me Classic, Modern, Stylish
Pros
Elegant
Good Quality
Unique
Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Going Out
Comments about Lapis and Gold Pendant Necklace:
This fits most of my clothing because it is full of the colors I wear most of the time. It is well made and I like eveything about it.