Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace | 14kt | Estate

A Bit About The Piece: Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklace with Gold and Pearl Bead accents - see wear report Details, details... The Gemstones: Lapis and Pearl stone cut: sphere/ bead bead size: 8mm The Strand: Knotted Beaded Strand with Cast Gold Beads necklace length: 14 1/2 inches gold beads: 14k gold bead size: ~8mm total weight: 59.40 grams   Wear Report Gold beads show where string is wearing through metal.  Some beads are misshapen as a result.  This item is being sold "as is." See photos for more information.   About Lapis Lazuli: Lapis lazuli, often referred to simply as "lapis," is a royal blue stone found mainly in Afghanistan and Russia.  Afghani material dates all the way back to the ancient Egyptians who used the stone in jewelry and as blue pigment in paint; it is also the material most commonly seen on the market today.  Pyrite speck inclusions are not unusual and can add value to certain pieces if attractive. Lapis is 5 to 6 on the Mohs hardness scale, meaning it