Lapis lazuli

Lapis has been used as a gemstone as far back as 5,000 B.C. and was highly prized by the Egyptian pharoahs. The finest lapis is found in Afghanistan, but is also mined in Russia, Siberia, Angola, Pakistan, Angola, Canada, California and Colorado. The Romans believed lapis was a powerful aphrodisiac, and it was once believed it had powerful medicinal qualities. During the Renaissance, it was finely ground, its impurities removed and used for the costly, but beautiful blue pigment, ultramarine.
 
Wilson & Carol Begay Cuff, JWBBR8-131

Contemporary sand cast sterling silver bracelet that is set with a lovely lapis stone. Measures 6 1/4 inches with an opening of one inch and is one inch wide.

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Wilson and Carol Begay Cuff, JWBBR8-161

This is one of Wilson's classic designs that he has been using in his work for decades. The twist is that it is set with a lovely cabochon of Lapis. Measures 6 1/4 inches with an opening of 1 1/4 inches and is 2 5/8 inches wide.

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Begay Pendant, JWBPE8-21

Hook pendant slides over beads or a chain. Measuring 2 1/2 inches long including the bale. Sterling silver pendant is set with a lapis stone.

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Begay Pendant, JWBPE8-13

Beautiful lapis is set in a sterling pendant that is sandcast in a traditional design. Measuring 2 inches long including the bale.

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Heishi Necklace,  CJKTN-58

Assorted, stones, sizes and shapes make this Heishi necklace very versatile, and interesting. Combination of shells, turquoise, coral, jet, lapis, tiger eye are all strung in the traditional Santo Domingo method and clasped with a sterling silver closure. Measuring 24 inches in length with four strands.

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Turquoise Necklace, CJKTN-27

Santo Domingo style Heishi Necklace, carved from Lapis and turquoise with a sterling silver closure that has a chain that allows you to adjust the length desired. The largest disk is 5/8 inches.

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Jimmy King Pendant, JJKPE-6

Jimmie King Jr. 14KT gold inlaid with assorted stones. A four sided cube that rotates around. The chain pictured is available for sale at 142.00. The code is JG06-3

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Poyer Bracelet, JJPBR8-14

Jimmy Poyer creates these fine inlaid bracelets for us here at the gallery. We usually have earrings that would match, and maybe a pendant.

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Poyer Bracelet, JJPBR-23

Inlaid Cuff Bracelet- A six inch bracelet with a one inch opening, that is 3/4 inches wide at the center. We may have other stone combinations , call us.

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Jimmy Poyer Pendant, JJPPE8-1

Featured is a matching set of natural stones and sterling silver, by Navajo jewelry artist Jimmy Poyer. The earrings are code JJPER8-26 and measure 5/8 inches long and are priced at $ 105.00. Call about other stone colors and combinations we may have in the gallery.

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