Lapis lazuli has been prized by jewelry makers and collectors for centuries. Its rich color beautifully contrasts against gold settings, which also emphasize the speckles of pyrite throughout the stone. This midcentury piece displays a lovely lapis lazuli within an intricate prong setting and open-work halo; a design that stands out but lets the centerpiece do the talking.
Solid 14K yellow gold
Oval lapis lazuli (15mm X 11mm)
Ring Size 7
Vintage, likely midcentury
5.7g
Excellent estate condition with minimal signs of wear to surface metal
Lapis lazuli has been prized by jewelry makers and collectors for centuries. Its rich color beautifully contrasts against gold settings, which also emphasize the speckles of pyrite throughout the stone. This midcentury piece displays a lovely lapis lazuli within an intricate prong setting and open-work halo; a design that stands out but lets the centerpiece do the talking.
Solid 14K yellow gold
Oval lapis lazuli (15mm X 11mm)
Ring Size 7
Vintage, likely midcentury
5.7g
Excellent estate condition with minimal signs of wear to surface metal