Lapis Lazuli
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Lapis Lazuli Regal Pendant with 14K Gold-Filled Accents
This is a truly beautiful pendant. The royal blue colouration of the lazurite in this lapis lazuli is breathtakingly beautiful, with the scattering of golden pyrite across the stone like twinkling stars in the night sky.
Look closely at the top right corner, (the pendant's top left), and you'll see a white shoulder of calcite underneath the golden spiral.
Surounded by 925 sterling silver, the gold accents at the top of the pendant are formed by 14K gold-filled wire. (Gold-filled wire is 14/20 – a thick layer of 14 karat gold is bonded onto a core, consisting 1/20th – 5% – of the overall weight. As opposed to gold-plated wire with only a thin layer of gold electroplated onto a core, gold-filled wire, with its thick bonded gold layer, is a much more durable option.)
Approximate dimensions: Length 43.5mm Width 23.5mm Depth 5mm
With lapis lazuli widely considered a stone of friendship, this gorgeous pendant would make such an amazing gift for someone dear to your heart, or even for yourself! I recommend you wear it on one of your favourite sterling silver chains.
You’ll receive your gemstone pendant beautifully presented, tied into a classic Kathryn Jane Design jewellery box with silver-coloured thread. If purchasing as a gift, and you’d like the pendant presented on a chain, silver-coloured display chains and sterling silver belcher chains are available. The display chains are for presentation purposes only, (not for wearing the pendant on). The sterling silver chains are generally 45cm and 60cm long, but please feel free to contact me if you’d like a chain made to a unique length. The connector rings at each end are pinched closed with the greatest of care. They are not, however, soldered.
A wee note about the images:
I attempt to take crisp photographs to clearly show pendants' details. When zooming in on images, the pendants are then being viewed at a significantly larger size than in real life, so details of the stones’ structure often appear exaggerated. Many is the time I’ve viewed a photograph and seen a detail that I simply don’t perceive when viewing the pendant up close with ‘ma naked eyes’.
Multiple photos were taken on my smartphone, both indoors and out, in an effort to best capture the colour of this lapis lazuli. Unfortunately, the stone appeared darker than in real life for the indoor photos, but outdoors, with the sun on it, the richness of the blue finally was captured in a photograph. It might be useful to view the video to get more of an idea of the glossy surface of the lapis lazuli, as the still images appear to have exaggerated the details of the stone's face to almost make it appear matte, (which is not the case when viewing 'live'.) Also exaggerated is the appearance of a scratch, which is simply not noticeable with the naked eye.
Also, please be mindful that individual colour settings on monitors or device screens may alter the appearance of the colour of the gemstone/crystal. If you’d like to see further images, please feel free to ask.
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Your Unique Pendant
Would you like a gemstone crystal pendant, meticulously and lovingly handcrafted, just for you?
It’s an honour to offer personal, heartfelt service to all who appreciate wearing authentic crystals and gemstones, and unique, handcrafted items of beauty. I hope these special pieces of our ancient Mother Earth serve as reminders to breathe, and embody the powerful, renewing energies of Nature.
Whether for yourself or a loved one, I'd love to create something unique and deeply meaningful, drawing from my range of carefully hand-selected shaped cabochons or tumbled freeform gemstones, or transforming your special taonga (favourite gemstone treasures) into stunning pieces of jewellery. Please be assured, your treasures will be handled with the utmost care and respect. (My creation time is sacred. Whenever possible, I venture into the heart of Nature to create, where the powerful, yet tranquil, energy most supports my intuitive creative process, all the while mindfully honouring the integrity and unique expression of each gemstone crystal, and holding the highest intentions for you, the eventual recipient of the pendant.)
Options for pendant frameworks include 925 sterling silver, 14 karat gold-filled wire, solid 9-carat gold and coated tarnish-free copper. (Gold-filled wire used is 14/20 - a thick layer of 14 karat gold is bonded onto a core, consisting 1/20th - 5% - of the overall weight. As opposed to gold-plated wire with only a thin layer of gold electroplated onto a core, gold-filled wire, with its thick bonded gold layer, is a much more durable option.)
To complete the wire-wrapping process, the individual ‘threads’ of the silver or gold framework are gathered together and folded over to create an ankh-shaped loop from which the pendant will be suspended on a chain. This feels so highly symbolic – like gathering up and integrating the multiple facets of one’s life to form cohesion, supporting and framing an authentic expression of one’s unique self. In order for this glorious artistic expression to be transformed into a wearable pendant, the ends of the threads, (wires), then need to either encircle the lower part of the bail or be trimmed. I love the metaphor of this – of the rich tapestry of our past experiences, some things are simply meant to be released, where others be retained and provide further strength and foundation to our being, allowing our lights to shine forth spectacularly.
All pendants are handcrafted with the greatest of care to find the balance between artistic expression on the outward facing side, with security and durability on the reverse.
Sometimes it can be difficult to choose which gemstone we'd like to wear as a pendant, because they are all so incredibly beautiful! If you'd like inspiration to help choose, oracle cards are available. Most commonly used are the Liquid Crystal Oracle by Justin Moikeha Asar.
The price to create your pendant will depend upon stone used, size, amount of silver or gold used, intricacy of design, and time spent creating. Charges generally range from approximately $90 to $350. Contact me for further pricing details for your unique project.
Looking forward to collaborating with you in order to create a beautiful, unique pendant, specifically for your needs.
Here’s a wee peek at a selection of the various cabochons and tumbled gemstone crystals available to be transformed into pendants. If you're searching for a particular stone, please feel free to ask. There's a chance I have something suitable in my vast collection. (I confess my joy is in creating pendants, but I struggle to keep the photos of the various cabochons and tumbled stones available up to date on this site.) Also, I'm able to provide further information, photographs or videos of anything that may catch your eye, (or heart).
For inspiration for your new pendant's design, see Design Ideas.
Looking forward to connecting with you soon!
Kathryn
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Cabochons and tumbled gemstones awaiting their transformation into pendant form:
Agate, Alabaster, Amazonite, Amethyst, Ametrine, Angelite, Bloodstone, Blue Chalcedony, Blue Lace Agate, Blue Tiger's Eye, Botswana Agate, Brecciated Jasper, Bronzite, Carnelian, Carnelian NZ, Charoite, Chevron amethyst, Chiastolite, Chrysanthemum stone, Chrysocolla, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Crazy Lace Agate, Dendritic Agate, Dumortierite, Fire Agate, Fluorite, Fuchsite NZ, Grossular Garnet NZ, Hematite, Honey Calcite, Honey Dendritic Agate, Kyanite, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Larimar, Larvikite, Lemon Quartz, Mookaite, Moss Agate, Nephrite Jade NZ, Orange Calcite, Orange Moonstone, Picasso Stone, Picture Sandstone, Prehnite, Rainbow Moonstone, Rainbow Obsidian, Red Jasper, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite NZ, Rhyolite NZ, Rose Quartz, Ruby in Fuchsite, Ruby in Zoisite, Rutilated Quartz, Seraphinite, Snow Quartz, Stromatolite, Sugilite, Tangiwai Stone Bowenite NZ, Tiger's Eye, Tree Agate, Turquoise, Unakite, Variscite
