Egyptian lapis and turquoise earrings

The history of the Jewelry These pieces of earrings reflects the ancient Egyptians' fondness for the colors blue and gold. In Egyptian culture, gold was considered a sacred metal due to its unchanging luster and association with the life-giving rays of the sun. Lapis lazuli, known for its deep blue color and flecks of gold (iron pyrite), was also highly valued and considered a sacred stone of divine origin symbolizing truth. Regalia made of gold and lapis were thought to place the wearer under the protection of the sun and heaven. Egyptian earrings with stones of lapis and turquoise, set in sterling silver with 22 carat gold plating. Earrings measure 3.5" in length.