Amazing Ancient Lapis & 22k Gold Bead Necklace

Beautiful blue lapis lazuli...a favorite of the Romans and Egyptians. Lapis was so revered, it is often found among the burial goods with Egyptian mummies. This necklace is a collection of ancient lapis and gold beads; lapis cups are paired with high karat gold cups and bicone beads. The lapis cups are amazing, with visible cut marks made thousands and thousands of years ago by prehistoric human hands. The gold cups and beads are vibrant 22k gold. The ornate 18k gold "S" clasp is modern, a complimentary addition. It's impossible to describe the energy of ages collected by these tiny cups, you can feel it under your fingers.

Details.....The necklace is 20" long. The lapis beads measure .50" by .36", the gold discs are .23" in diameter, and the bicone beads measure 3.1mm. In Very Good Antique Condition. You should always expect some wear on your antique and vintage jewels, we consider it part of their charm.

Item #PB168