Lapis Gueenly Earrings

These earrings feature a beautifully faceted Lapis Lazuli gem suspended by a whirlwind of vintage, pure copper wires. Measures 1 3/4'' long. French wires. Liver of Sulfur is used to create an antique finish. The earrings are protected with a thin layer of ProtectaClear to prevent tarnishing.

Materials:

Copper wires

Lapis lazuli 

Get to Know Your Stones:

Lapis lazuli is a semi-precious stone, notorious for its gorgeous blue hues. Its vibrant color has attracted the attention of artists for thousands of years. Though most commonly seen in jewelry today, the stone has had many different uses historically. Ancient Egyptians had used the stone to create blue cosmetics, as an early form of eyeshadow. During the Renaissance, painters used the ground stone to make ultramarine––a pigment used to paint the skies and seas.