Lazuli Pendant
Fair trade jewellery ideas for summer
Although jewellery is worn all the year round, summer is a time I can go out on a hot summers day or evening wearing cool cotton sleeveless tops and dresses. Without accessorising my summer attire, my sleeveless arms and exposed neck makes me feel as if I’m underdressed, as if I am missing something.
In summer, most of us do expose more flesh so wearing jewellery is an excellent way of helping to jazz up a summer outfit with necklaces or pendants and bracelets.
On the whole summer clothes are more colourful than that of winter. My favourite summer clothes colours are turquoise, jade and magenta so I have a collection of jewellery to compliment my personal wardrobe. I can honestly say I do not own any jewellery with the more earthy colours of ambers, browns, ochres or reds.
For a diverse range of summer jewellery, I would highly recommend checking out the fantastic fair trade jewellery range. Not only is the range ethically produced but it is also inexpensive and gives a brilliant selection. The other good thing is that pieces of fair trade jewellery tend to be produced in batches of a certain design of limited quantities which once sold are replaced with another design. This is great if you like to deviate from the bog standard mass produced jewellery that is way less exclusive or limited.
Fair trade jewellery is handmade by co-operatives using traditional jewellery making techniques unique to their specific country or community. They are normally imported for retail from countries such as India, Indonesia, Peru and Mexico.
There are many different materials used to make the beads and decorations inlaid and threaded to make a gorgeous array of fair trade pendants, necklaces, earrings and rings in a fantastic spectrum of colours.
Solid silver is commonly used to create good quality items inlaid with complimentary embellishments such as wood, glass, paper and copper for example.
Another example is the more opulent semi-precious gemstones which are polished and shaped in hearts, tears and diamonds. Popular stones used for fair trade jewellery pieces include lapis lazuli, red onyx, turquoise, blue chalcedony, moonstone, black star, tigers eye, malachite and rose quartz.
For summer jewellery choice, it depends on your preference of colours and whether you are fair or dark. For example, turquoise jewellery looks fantastic with dark or sun-kissed skin and it is a vibrant gemstone and contrasts quite strikingly. It also compliments the purples, pinks, blues and greens found in a lot of summer clothing prints.
Another good colour for olive or sun-tanned skin is lapis lazuli. How fantastic does a silver pendant look inlaid with the rich blue lapis stone with a matching pair of earrings? This stone works really well coupled with turquoise too as you have the contrast of the bright with the dark.
For more fair skins the more delicate semi-precious stones work well, such as the blue chalcedony, an opaque blue green stone. A subtle colour for a fair complexion and one that although is less bold than turquoise or lapis is still very striking.
Moonstone also works well against a light complexion with its pearlescent qualities and not forgetting the moonstone rainbow which has more colourful blue hues running through it if the plain moonstone is too simple. There are gorgeous stud earrings inlaid with both kinds of moonstone set on solid silver findings.
These examples provide just a snapshot of the amazing variety of fair trade jewellery available for accessorising summer dress whether it is for evening or day time wear. It really is worth having a look as I am positive there is something for everyone.
Also, do remember when we buy fair trade we are not only supporting those communities in maintaining traditional jewellery making skills but we are also providing financial support. Buy ethical, buy fair trade jewellery!
About the Author
Hand made fair trade jewellery by Belinda Bryant. Fair trade pendants, necklaces and earrings can be found at Indigo Ocean Trading.
lapis lazuli pendant
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31×11 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead E47647 $0.99 |
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LAPIS LAZULI GEMS .925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT 1 1/4″ $2.99 |
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30×20 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Oval Pendant Bead E47988 $0.99 |
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LAPIS LAZULI .925 SILVER PENDANT 1 5/8″ $7.99 |
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31×11 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead E47648 $0.99 |
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shimmer bluebrry lapis lazuli silver pendant 1.5-inch $3.25 |
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Nature Lapis Lazuli Copper Gemstone Pendant Bead 1Pcs TK1110 $5.99 |
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31×11 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead E47650 $0.99 |
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LAPIS LAZULI PENDANT 1 3/4″; B5283 $0.99 |
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31×11 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead E47649 $0.99 |
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30×20 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Oval Pendant Bead E48013 $0.99 |
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LAPIS LAZULI, AMETHYST, PEARL .925 SILVER PENDANTS 2″ $7.99 |
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LAPIS LAZULI, AMETHYST, PEARL .925 SILVER PENDANTS 2 1/8″ $7.99 |
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1 1/4″ PYRITE IN LAPIS LAZULI 100% SOLID .925 SILVER PENDANT STAMPED 925 $2.99 |
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ROYAL RUBY, LAPIS LAZULI, PEARL .925 SILVER PENDANT 2 3/4″ $7.99 |
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31×11 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead E47651 $0.99 |
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LAPIS LAZULI .925 SILVER PENDANT 1 5/8″ $7.99 |
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Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead H142394 $2.99 |
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SHATTUCKITE, LAPIS LAZULI, PINK OPAL .925 SILVER PENDANT 2 1/8″ $7.99 |
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Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead H142396 $2.99 |
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30×20 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Oval Pendant Bead E47986 $1.76 |
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1 3/4″ LAPIS LAZULI GEM PENDANT 925 STERLING SILVER PLATED OVER SOLID COPPER $0.99 |
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LOVELY LAPIS LAZULI PENDANTS & TIBET SILVER NECKLACE $3.25 |
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LABRADORITE+GARNET+LAPIS LAZULI+PINK TOPAZ+AMETHYST PENDANT 2 3/4″; B5398 $1.90 |
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BLUE LAZULI LAPIS AMETHYST PEAR PEARL 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN PENDANT T7550 $20.96 |
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43.75 CT! COPPER LAPIS LAZULI, NATURAL AMETHYST 925 SILVER PENDANT; 1 3/4″ $9.35 |
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Lapis Lazuli With Chrysocolla Pendant Bead H142410 $2.99 |
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Lapis Lazuli With Chrysocolla Pendant Bead H142412 $2.99 |
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Lapis Lazuli With Chrysocolla Pendant Bead H142414 $2.99 |
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PYRITE IN LAPIS LAZULI GEMS .925 SILVER PENDANT 1 1/4″ $3.99 |
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SHATTUCKITE, LAPIS LAZULI, CHRYSOCOLLA .925 SILVER PENDANT 2 1/8″ $7.99 |
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LAPIS LAZULI, AMETHYST, PEARL .925 SILVER PENDANT 1 5/8″ $7.99 |
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1 3/8″ LAPIS LAZULI 100% SOLID .925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT STAMPED 925 $2.99 |
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1 1/2″ PYRITE IN LAPIS LAZULI GEMS 100% SOLID .925 SILVER PENDANT STAMPED 925 $2.99 |
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31×11 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead E47626 $0.99 |
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Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead G140899 $2.99 |
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ROYAL BLUE LAPIS LAZULI 1.5 -inch silver pendant $2.28 |
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30×20 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Oval Pendant Bead E47990 $0.99 |
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Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead G140901 $2.99 |
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LAPIS LAZULI GEMSTONE SILVER PLATED PENDANT 1 3/4″ $1.99 |
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BLUE LAZULI LAPIS PEAR AMETHYST PEARL 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN PENDANT V1572 $0.99 |
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30×20 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Oval Pendant Bead E47993 $0.99 |
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EXCELLENT BLUE LAZULI LAPIS PEAR PEARL 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN PENDANT Z1078 $0.99 |
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1 1/8″ PYRITE IN LAPIS LAZULI GEMS 100% SOLID .925 SILVER PENDANT STAMPED 925 $2.99 |
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30×20 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Oval Pendant Bead E48006 $0.99 |
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LAPIS LAZULI .925 SILVER PENDANT 1 1/2″ $7.99 |
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Lapis Lazuli Bead Gemstone Pendant Dragon Phoenix Pair S415 $6.99 |
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Lapis Lazuli Bead Gemstone Inlay Pendant Copper S402 $6.99 |
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LAPIS LAZULI & 925 SILVER PENDANT: 50mm; (K7807) $14.13 |
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31×11 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead E47627 $0.99 |
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BLUE AFGHANI COPPER LAZULI LAPIS OVAL AMETHYST 925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT Z1217 $0.99 |
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LAPIS LAZULI GEMS .925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT 1 3/8″ $2.99 |
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30×20 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Oval Pendant Bead E47989 $1.04 |
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2″ LAPIS LAZULI GEMSTONE PENDANT 925 STERLING SILVER PLATED OVER SOLID COPPER $0.99 |
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Life Tree-Lapis Lazuli Beads Wire Wrap Pendant LK541 $2.99 |
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ROUGH LABRADORITE, LAPIS LAZULI, PEARL .925 SILVER PENDANT 2 1/8″ $7.99 |
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ROYAL BLUE LAPIS LAZULI 1.75 -inch silver pendant $3.06 |
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30×20 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Oval Pendant Bead E47994 $1.04 |
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LAPIS LAZULI, RAINBOW MOONSTONE .925 SILVER PENDANT 1 7/8″ $7.99 |
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100% SOLID .925 SILVER PYRITE IN LAPIS LAZULI PENDANT 1 3/8″ STAMPED 925 $0.99 |
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GEORG JENSEN Pendant Of The Year 2009 w. Lapis Lazuli. $350.00 |
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PYRITE IN LAPIS LAZULI 100% SOLID .925 SILVER PENDANT 1 1/4″ STAMPED 925 $2.99 |
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31×11 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead E47628 $0.99 |
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LAPIS LAZULI GEMS .925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT 1 1/4″ $2.99 |
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1 3/8″ PYRITE IN LAPIS LAZULI 100% SOLID .925 SILVER PENDANT STAMPED 925 $2.99 |
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LAPIS LAZULI, AMETHYST, PEARL .925 SILVER PENDANT 1 7/8″ $7.99 |
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New Fashion Nature Lapis Lazuli Bead Pendant Copper Gemstone K1110 $5.89 |
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31×11 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead E47629 $0.99 |
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30×20 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Oval Pendant Bead E47992 $1.04 |
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TWO TONE 260Ct HUGE LAPIS LAZULI & 925 SILVER PENDANT: 73mm; (P1338) $31.42 |
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LAPIS LAZULI PENDANT IN ROSE GOLD OVER .925 STERLING SILVER WITH CHAIN $38.99 |
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Ls31 Lapis Lazuli Rectangle Bead Pendant Chain Nacklace $9.99 |
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31×11 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead E47625 $0.99 |
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100% SOLID .925 SILVER PYRITE IN LAPIS LAZULI PENDANT 1 1/2″ STAMPED 925 $0.99 |
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LAPIS LAZULI .925 SILVER PENDANT 1 1/2″ $7.99 |
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A0278 Pair Man-made Lapis Lazuli Carved Flower Pendants $3.50 |
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LAPIS LAZULI & 925 SILVER PENDANT: 47mm; (P1986) $14.13 |
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31×11 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead E47630 $1.32 |
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SOLID COPPER LAPIS LAZULI GEMSTONE 1 3/4″ PENDANT $0.99 |
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Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead B10980 $2.99 |
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BLUE SPARKLING LAPIS LAZULI SILVER PENDANT size 2 1/4″ $0.99 |
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Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead B10982 $2.99 |
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LAPIS LAZULI .925 SILVER SIGNATURE PENDANTS 1 3/8″ $11.99 |
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Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead B10984 $2.99 |
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30x10MM Lapis Lazuli Teardrop Pendant Loose Bead 1PCS W133 $1.28 |
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30×20 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Oval Pendant Bead E47985 $1.04 |
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LAPIS LAZULI, PEARL .925 SILVER PENDANTS 1 7/8″ $7.99 |
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B0010266 Charming Lapis Lazuli pendant bead $2.00 |
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Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead Q231245 $2.99 |
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Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead Q231247 $2.99 |
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100% SOLID .925 SILVER PYRITE IN LAPIS LAZULI GEM PENDANT 1 1/8″ STAMPED 925 $2.99 |
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Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead Q231249 $2.99 |
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Silver Lapis Lazuli With Chrysocolla Pendant Bead Q221360 $4.80 |
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Lapis Lazuli With Chrysocolla Pendant Bead A129041(Free Ship) $2.99 |
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glittering deep blue LAPIS LAZULI silver pendant 2.25-inch $0.99 |
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Lapis Lazuli With Chrysocolla Pendant Bead A129043(Free Ship) $2.99 |
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31×11 mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Pendant Bead E47631 $0.99 |
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NAVY SPARKLING LAPIS LAZULI SILVER PENDANT size 2″ $0.99 |
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.925 Sterling Designer Lapis Lazuli Smoky Quartz Pendant, 2″, 10% OFF $8.99 |
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CHARMING GLOSSY BLUE LAPIS LAZULI silver pendant 2-inch $0.99 |
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Pearl and lapis lazuli pendant necklace Ethereal (India) $159.95 Floating on pearl-white clouds, a mystical flower blossoms into spectacular beauty. From India’s Neeru Goel, the necklace is crafted by hand featuring lapis lazuli at the center of a sterling silver pendant with an aged finish. .925 Sterling silver |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace, ‘Blue Garlands’ (Thailand) $79.95 Entwined with sparkling crystal, lapis lazuli forms elaborate garlands. Anusara combines three strands in this beautiful necklace, joining them with a gemstone flower. The strands cascade from the blossom in an opulent pendant. |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace Midnight Lily (India) $189.95 Encased in silver, lapis lazuli wears a crown of lilies in a necklace from Neeru Goel. The pendant is surrounded by rows of spheres and discs of lapis and silver beads. .925 Sterling silver |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace, ‘Pacific Wisdom’ (Peru) $329.95 Tiberio Gonzales designs a spectacular necklace to showcase the natural beauty of lapis lazuli. The beautiful gem evokes the Peruvian Pacific. Set in a handcrafted sterling silver pendant, two deep blue stones are mesmerizing. .925 Sterling silver |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace, ‘Blue Riches’ (India) $149.95 Neeru Goel highlights the rich blue intensity of lapis lazuli in a beautiful necklace. It is crafted by hand with beads in different shapes and sizes. The pendant features an ornate sterling setting. .925 Sterling silver |
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Pearl and lapis lazuli pendant necklace, ‘Ethereal’ (India) $159.95 Floating on pearl-white clouds, a mystical flower blossoms into spectacular beauty. From India’s Neeru Goel, the necklace is crafted by hand featuring lapis lazuli at the center of a sterling silver pendant with an aged finish. .925 Sterling silver |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace, ‘Mystical Medallion’ (Peru) $302.95 Striking like a mystical medallion, lapis lazuli lures with its swirling golden specks. Tiberio Gonz�lez designs the spectacular pendant that centers this sterling silver choker. .925 Sterling silver |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace, ‘Midnight Lily’ (India) $189.95 Encased in silver, lapis lazuli wears a crown of lilies in a necklace from Neeru Goel. The pendant is surrounded by rows of spheres and discs of lapis and silver beads. .925 Sterling silver |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace Pacific Wisdom (Peru) $329.95 Tiberio Gonzales designs a spectacular necklace to showcase the natural beauty of lapis lazuli. The beautiful gem evokes the Peruvian Pacific. Set in a handcrafted sterling silver pendant, two deep blue stones are mesmerizing. .925 Sterling silver |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace Blue Riches (India) $149.95 Neeru Goel highlights the rich blue intensity of lapis lazuli in a beautiful necklace. It is crafted by hand with beads in different shapes and sizes. The pendant features an ornate sterling setting. .925 Sterling silver |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace Blue Garlands (Thailand) $79.95 Entwined with sparkling crystal, lapis lazuli forms elaborate garlands. Anusara combines three strands in this beautiful necklace, joining them with a gemstone flower. The strands cascade from the blossom in an opulent pendant. |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace Mystical Medallion (Peru) $302.95 Striking like a mystical medallion, lapis lazuli lures with its swirling golden specks. Tiberio Gonz�lez designs the spectacular pendant that centers this sterling silver choker. .925 Sterling silver |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace Sublime India (India) $139.95 Shanker creates a design that lures with surreal ethnic chic. It is crafted by hand with lapis lazuli escorting ornate sterling silver plaques. .925 Sterling silver |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace, ‘Sublime India’ (India) $139.95 Shanker creates a design that lures with surreal ethnic chic. It is crafted by hand with lapis lazuli escorting ornate sterling silver plaques. .925 Sterling silver |
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Lapis lazuli necklace, ‘Honeycomb’ (Peru) $119.95 Set in a silver honeycomb, lapis lazuli distinguishes this lovely necklace. Adriana de Gadea designs a modern fashion accessory as she displays the pendant on a sleek silver rope. .950 silver |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace, ‘Mind Journey’ (Thailand) $85 Spiral medallions from Thailand’s Karen people entice the mind on an inward journey. From Wadarat Supasirisuk, this extraordinary necklace sets the pendant on twin strands of lapis lazuli. The silver spacers are also from Karen hill tribe artisans. The necklace fastens with a sterling silver clasp. .950 silver and .925 sterling silver |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace, ‘Beautiful Blue’ (Thailand) $77.95 Lapis lazuli is the centerpiece of this exquisite design as Lilly Rahmann explores the many tonalities of blue. Set with serene turquoise, cultured pearls and sterling silver beads, the handcrafted choker culminates in a flowing pendant. The cords feature macram� knots. .925 Sterling silver |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace Beautiful Blue (Thailand) $77.95 Lapis lazuli is the centerpiece of this exquisite design as Lilly Rahmann explores the many tonalities of blue. Set with serene turquoise, cultured pearls and sterling silver beads, the handcrafted choker culminates in a flowing pendant. The cords feature macram� knots. .925 Sterling silver |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace Mind Journey (Thailand) $85 Spiral medallions from Thailand’s Karen people entice the mind on an inward journey. From Wadarat Supasirisuk, this extraordinary necklace sets the pendant on twin strands of lapis lazuli. The silver spacers are also from Karen hill tribe artisans. The necklace fastens with a sterling silver clasp. .950 silver and .925 sterling silver |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace, ‘Blue Destiny’ (India) $74.99 Enclosing a myriad nuances of blue, natural lapis lazuli reveals them in polished facets. Neeru Goel sets the stunning gemstone in a simple silver setting. A sterling chain completes this exceptional necklace. .925 Sterling silver |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace, ‘Tribal Medallion’ (India) $72.95 Crafted of silver, this intriguing necklace from Bhavesh reveals the influence of tribal art. A gold-flecked oval of rich blue lapis lazuli centers the medallion. .925 Sterling silver |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace Blue Destiny (India) $74.99 Enclosing a myriad nuances of blue, natural lapis lazuli reveals them in polished facets. Neeru Goel sets the stunning gemstone in a simple silver setting. A sterling chain completes this exceptional necklace. .925 Sterling silver |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace Blue Universe (India) $72.95 Golden constellations within a blue universe cause lapis lazuli to be regarded as a symbol of true love. The spherical gem dangles on a sterling silver necklace by Shanker. .925 Sterling silver |
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Lapis lazuli pendant necklace, ‘Blue Universe’ (India) $72.95 Golden constellations within a blue universe cause lapis lazuli to be regarded as a symbol of true love. The spherical gem dangles on a sterling silver necklace by Shanker. .925 Sterling silver |