Origin: Afghanistan Collection: Jewelry Style: Gem Stone Rings Medium: Lapis and Gold

Origin: Afghanistan Collection: Jewelry Style: Gem Stone Rings Medium: Lapis and Gold   « Less

Beautiful as the moonlit sky shot through with golden stars, lapis lazuli has been treasured since the dawn of civilization. Its sources are few, mostly in eastern mines of  More »

Beautiful as the moonlit sky shot through with golden stars, lapis lazuli has been treasured since the dawn of civilization. Its sources are few, mostly in eastern mines of what is now Afghanistan, and its rarity made it the favored jewel of ancient royalty. The kings and queens of Mesopotamia had their cylinder seals carved of lapis; the Egyptians made their most precious amulets from it. So eager were the Egyptians for objects made from lapis that they created an imitation paste from the ground stone. During the Renaissance, the rich ultramarine of the great master painters was also made from powdered lapis, brought overland on arduous journeys that took years. Poets from Ancient Sumer through the modern age have used it as metaphor of beauty and rarity. Besides its appealing loveliness, the gem is thought to have curative powers and is used as a remedy for fever, gall-stones, sleeplessness and above all, melancholy. Who, looking upon this splendid stone, could feel anything but happiness? - (FJ.5614)Origin: Afghanistan Collection: Gem Stone Rings Medium: Lapis lazuli/Gold   « Less

Beautiful as the moonlit sky shot through with golden stars, lapis lazuli has been treasured since the dawn of civilization. Its sources are few, mostly in eastern mines of  More »

Beautiful as the moonlit sky shot through with golden stars, lapis lazuli has been treasured since the dawn of civilization. Its sources are few, mostly in eastern mines of what is now Afghanistan, and its rarity made it the favored jewel of ancient royalty. The kings and queens of Mesopotamia had their cylinder seals carved of lapis; the Egyptians made their most precious amulets from it. So eager were the Egyptians for objects made from lapis that they created an imitation paste from the ground stone. During the Renaissance, the rich ultramarine of the great master painters was also made from powdered lapis, brought overland on arduous journeys that took years. Poets from ancient Sumer through the modern age have used it as metaphor of beauty and rarity. Besides its appealing lovliness, the gem is thought to have curative powers and is used as a remedy for fever, gall-stones, sleeplessness and above all, melancholy. Who, looking upon this splendid stone, could feel anything but happiness? - (FJ.5624)Origin: Afghanistan Collection: Lapis Lazuli Rings Style: Cabochon Medium: Lapis lazuli/Gold   « Less

This genuine lapis lazuli stone has been set in an l8 karat gold ring. Lapis lazuli bas been highly prized for over 6000 years. Due to its specks of pyrite glittering against  More »

This genuine lapis lazuli stone has been set in an l8 karat gold ring. Lapis lazuli bas been highly prized for over 6000 years. Due to its specks of pyrite glittering against the brilliant blue background, it was thought to resemble the night sky speckled with stars. Lapis was believed to be a cure for melancholy, and a talisman against the spirits of darkness. One often thinks of the Egyptians in connection with the stone, since Pharaohs such as Tutankhamen were interred with great quantities. The very fine stone set in this ring brings to life the full beauty of the fabled gem, creating art effect that is mesmerizing. - (FJ.6535)Origin: Afghanistan Collection: Jewelry Style: Gem Stone Rings Medium: Lapis and Gold   « Less

Origin: Afghanistan Collection: Gem Stone Rings Style: Lapis Ring

Origin: Afghanistan Collection: Gem Stone Rings Style: Lapis Ring   « Less

Collection: Modern Jewelry Style: Lapis Lazuli Rings Medium: Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Collection: Modern Jewelry Style: Lapis Lazuli Rings Medium: Lapis Lazuli, Gold   « Less

Collection: Modern Jewelry Style: Lapis Lazuli Rings Medium: Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Collection: Modern Jewelry Style: Lapis Lazuli Rings Medium: Lapis Lazuli, Gold   « Less

Radiating a colorful fire from deep within, the opal has been prized since antiquity. Within its depths one sees the rich variety of colors for which other gems are famed:  More »

Radiating a colorful fire from deep within, the opal has been prized since antiquity. Within its depths one sees the rich variety of colors for which other gems are famed: the purple of amethyst, the red of ruby, the sea green of emerald, as well as gold and silver. The matrix for these sparks ranges in hue from milky white to bright blue to black. Mines in Hungary have produced fine opals since the Middle Ages, but the best modern source for the gem is considered to be Australia. The name of the gem is said to derive from the word Ophthalmius, pertaining to the eye, and the stone is valued for its ability to avert evil. In the East, opals are much sought after as amulets to protect the wearer from disease. The stone is also said to improve the eyesight. Any person gazing upon this brilliant gem will be rewarded with beauty. - (FJ.3049)Origin: Australia Collection: Opal Pendant Medium: Opal/Diamond/Gold   « Less

Radiating a colorful fire from deep within, the opal has been prized since Antiquity. Within its depths one sees the rich variety of colors for which other gems are famed:  More »

Radiating a colorful fire from deep within, the opal has been prized since Antiquity. Within its depths one sees the rich variety of colors for which other gems are famed: the purple of amethyst, the red of ruby, the sea green of emerald, as well as gold and silver. The matrix for these sparks ranges in hue from milky white, to bright blue, to black. Mines in Hungary have produced fine opals since the Middle Ages, but the best modern source for the gem is considered to be Australia. The name of the gem is said to derive from the word ophthalmius, pertaining to the eye, and the stone is valued for its ability to avert evil. In the East, opals are much sought after as amulets to protect the wearer from disease. The stone is also said to improve the eyesight. Any person gazing upon this brilliant gem will be rewarded with beauty. - (FJ.3162)Origin: Australia Collection: Gem Stone Pendant Medium: Opal/Gold   « Less

Radiating a colorful fire from deep within, the opal has been prized since Antiquity. Within its depths one sees the rich variety of colors for which other gems are famed:  More »

Radiating a colorful fire from deep within, the opal has been prized since Antiquity. Within its depths one sees the rich variety of colors for which other gems are famed: the purple of amethyst, the red of ruby, the sea green of emerald, as well as gold and silver. The matrix for these sparks ranges in hue from milky white, to bright blue, to black. Mines in Hungary have produced fine opals since the Middle Ages, but the best modern source for the gem is considered to be Australia. The name of the gem is said to derive from the word ophthalmius, pertaining to the eye, and the stone is valued for its ability to avert evil. In the East, opals are much sought after as amulets to protect the wearer from disease. The stone is also said to improve the eyesight. Any person gazing upon this brilliant gem will be rewarded with beauty. - (FJ.3163)Origin: Australia Collection: Australian Opal Pendant Medium: Opal/Gold   « Less