Heart shaped Necklace set in Lapis BC 1352

Stunning necklace set by acclaimed Navajo artist Albert Jake. Set in solid sterling silver with genuine Lapis. This matching set includes the hoop style earrings, 3- strand necklace ( measuring 20") and the heart shaped pendant ( 3"1/2 x 2"1/2). This is a one of a kind piece. The stamping around the heart shaped pendant is a signature style of this artist and really shows off his attention to detail. In addition the heart pendant is removable and the necklace and earrings can be worn separately making this a versatile piece. NAVAJO HANDCRAFTED PENDANT SET BY ARTIST ALBERT JAKE: Albert Jake: was born in 1959 in the Zuni Pueblo south of Gallup, New Mexico. He learned silversmithing from his parents. He specializes in traditional set stones and cluster jewelry with intricate stamp work. He has been smithing since 1987. He also creates sand-paintings and makes pottery. During the summers he works as a forest fire fighter. He lives with his wife and two daughters today in Rahmah, New Mexico, near the Zuni Pueblo. Lapis Lazuli – Mines in northeast Afghanistan continue to be a major source of lapis lazuli. Important amounts are also produced from mines west of Lake Baikal in Russia, and in the Andes mountains in Chile. Smaller quantities are mined in Pakistan, Italy, Mongolia, the United States, and Canada. It is a stone prized for its intense blue color. The name Lapis Lazuli comes from the Arabic word lazward, from which the word azure comes, which means blue. Ancient Romans used to call it "sapphires," which was subsequently applied to the blue variety of corundum we know today as sapphire.