Lapis inlay necklace w/earrings

Navajo handcrafted necklace set. Set in solid sterling silver with genuine Lapis stones. Designed by renowned artist Calvin Begay.The necklace has approximate length of 18". The is over 50 individual hand cut stones make up this beautiful set. It has a maximum width of 1/4" and tapers to 3/16" at the end. The matching earrings are a dangle post style and measure a little over an inch in length. The necklace has a nice weight.Due to its hinged design it lays perfectly on any neckline.

Stone: Lapis Lazuli – Mines in northeast Afghanistan continue to be a major source of lapis lazuli. 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. Native Americans have used this stone for many years in their inlay style jewelry.