Smithsonian Institution Exclusive
Description
This Handmade Lapis Teardrop Jewelry Set is simply timeless. An elegant teardrop of 10x14mm lapis lazuli graces the artisan handmade necklace—centering the open-flame pendant. Sterling silver snake chain, pendant, settings, and findings. Elegant teardrops of 10x14mm lapis lazuli grace the artisan handmade pierced earrings—jeweling the double-frame dangle earrings. Sterling silver settings and findings.
This jewelry item comes packaged in a white box (pictured).
Museum Story
Highly valued since the time of ancient civilizations, semiprecious lapis lazuli is curated by the Smithsonian's National Gem and Mineral Collection at our National Museum of Natural History. The collection's more than 375,000 specimens include a number of oval lapis cabochons, the largest weighing 117.7 carats.
Details
- Necklace: 18"l. with 1.5"l. pendant and lobster clasp
- Pierced Earrings: 1.25"l.
- Made in India
