Lapis Lazuli With Polar Bear And Feathers

A lapis lazuli medley of seed beads, rectangles, spheres, and flat discs presents an interesting variety that is accented by two carved lapis lazuli leaves and a beautiful mottled blue and white lapis lazuli polar bear. This necklace design honors American native peoples with treasured symbols of our beloved earth.

Found mainly in Afghanistan and Chile, lapis lazuli is a stone soft enough to easily carve. Over the centuries, lapis has been ground up by the Egyptians for cosmetics and in Renaissance Europe the ground pigment was turned into paint. This beautiful blue is often used in painting skies and seas. Its literal translation means “Blue Stone”.

Lapis lazuli is known as the Stone of Truth and “Friendship and Wisdom” Keeper. Some believe that it protects against anxiety and helps to enlighten the mind with self-awareness.

STERLING SILVER

Length:

Necklace 19 ½”
Earrings 2 ¼”