Earrings with Lapis Lazuli - Indian Silver Jewelry

Silver Jewelry Earrings with Lapis Lazuli

In this category you will find lapis lazuli earrings jewelry with 925 sterling silver. With its deep blue color, lapis lazuli is a particularly sought-after gem. The ultramarine of lapis lazuli is particularly beautiful in combination with the silver edging. Authentic, wonderful earrings from Indian handicraft tradition.

Here are some facts about lapis lazuli

Colour: dark blue, opaque, often with golden pyrite inclusions.

Geology: The lapis lazuli is a sulfur-containing sodium aluminum silicate. The lapis lazuli is often found together with calcite or pyrite. The hardness of lapis lazuli is between 5 and 6 on the Mohs hardness scale.
Lapis lazuli is managed as a stone and not as a mineral. This is because it consists of several minerals. The components of lapis lazuli are lazurite, calcite, pyrite, feldspar, mica and others. The highest quality lapis lazuli has a high lazurite content with some pyrite sprinkles, without calcite.

Locations: 95% of lapis lazuli comes from Afghanistan. Sar-e-Sang, a main deposit, is located in the rugged Kokcha Valley in the remote province of Badakhshan in northern Afghanistan.

Care of lapis lazuli: Lapis lazuli is often sealed with colorless wax or synthetic resin. This improves the stone's wearing properties. The stone should always be protected from acidic substances and too much sunlight.
Lapis lazuli is sensitive to heat and chemicals. An ultrasonic bath is also not suitable.
Soap and shower additives are also chemicals. The best way to clean lapis lazuli is with a damp, soft cloth under running water.

You can find more information on the history of lapis lazuli in the category lapis lazuli pendants in our shop.

Further information on the use of lapis lazuli as a colour can be found in the category lapis lazuli rings in our shop.