Lapis Lazuli is one of the oldest known gemstones and has been used to make jewelry in various parts of the world since prehistoric times. In ancient cultures such as Egypt, Mexico, and the Eastern Empires, it was considered a sacred stone and was highly prized. Kings and queens around the world loved and wore Lapis Lazuli.
The name comes from Latin and means "blue stone". It is said to enhance one's own sincerity and credibility and promote the willingness to recognize, accept, and speak the truth.
The delicate ring band smoothly wraps around the finger and is precisely crafted into the matte gold-plated setting. This gently encloses the Lapis Lazuli and highlights its rich blue color as well as its golden inclusions.
The necklace is made up of 26 beautiful faceted Lapis Lazuli stones with a golden pearl in the center. This is made of 925 sterling silver and was gold-plated in a galvanic process. The small round beads between the stones are also made of Lapis Lazuli, as are the small golden beads made of gold-plated sterling silver.
The silver was processed by our professional Balinese silversmiths, with whom we have been working for 20 years. The necklace itself was hand-threaded by us in Germany. It can be combined with other pieces from the Lapis Lazuli collection as desired. The collection includes two pendants, a necklace, a pair of earrings and two rings.
Lapis lazuli necklace KAYA
Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, like copper. It is used in jewelry making, flatware, and decorative items because it is stronger, more durable, and more resistant to tarnish than pure silver. Sterling silver is valued for its versatility, affordability, and beauty. The term "sterling silver" specifically refers to alloys with 92.5% silver, which means 925 parts out of 1000 are silver.
Galvanic gold plating involves submerging a jewelry piece in a bath of gold electrolyte containing dissolved gold ions. We use a 20 karat gold bath, applying a layer of 3-5 micron gold plating, which makes our gold plating a gold vermeil.
This term is used for a high-quality gold plating. For a gold plating to be considered a gold vermeil the gold used must be at least 10 karats and the plating thickness must be at least 2.5 microns.