1960s Lapis Necklace

1960s Lapis NecklaceGorgeous mid century necklace from the 1960s, strung with lapis lazuli beads and a reeded, bimetal orb clasp made from 14 carat yellow and white gold. The lapis beads are an incredibly deep and vivid blue colour, with paler striations and glittering pyrite flecks, giving the appearance of clouds and continents, as if each stone was a miniature earth being viewed from the depths of space. Era: Vintage, circa 1960 Length: 18 inches Beads: 8. 2mm

3cm diameter

before tapering back down to the swirling pale blue shoulders

when the Prussian empire - having exhausted much of its state wealth on the war effort - began to raise further funds by swapping iron jewellery for gold and silver jewellery donated by its citizens

He's Italian

The rope-link sections have been added later

There are countless ways to analyse the symbology of this charming brooch

with beautifully textured

light surface wear to the stones

Tops are relatively modern additions

and they're both rare and sought-after amongst antique jewellery heads

Stones: Rubies and diamonds

cushion-shaped face suitable for most designs