Lapis set in 925 Sterling Silver - Oval

Lapis set in 925 Sterling Silver - OvalLapis Lazuli is a deep blue metamorphic rock considered a semi precious stone prized for it's coloring. Lapis Lazuli artifacts have been found dated to 7570 BC have been found at the oldest site of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization and can be found through the rest of history. Free slider chain

on the steep slopes of Mt Tjikolak in West Java

Ben got this piece when a good friend called to say his grandfather had an old collection of rocks and wanted to know if Ben was interested

and the beauty of natural stone

jade or jadeite

The transparent qualities of the stone reflect in the light while indoors the stone can take on a silky dark quality

925 Sterling Silver with 18K Gold accents• Artists: Ben Davis (lapidary) & Randy Bryant (silversmith)• Formation: Rutile crystals formed within quartz layered over lapis to create the doublet stone• Includes a BDD suede jewelry pouch and polishing cloth

which means most pieces of opal have a diversity of color and

6 Billion years old

the same mineral contained in nacre

This is history

Ammolite is an opal-like organic gemstone found primarily along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains of North America

Cut: Hand-cut cabochon