Lapis Lazuli Sterling Silver Pendant

There are silences in silver that only lapis lazuli knows how to fill. This pendant is worked in sterling silver, its surface shaped into a form that carries the considered weight of a silversmith's hand. The deep, night-blue of the lapis lazuli stone sits at the centre, set into the silver so that the stone's natural veining, its faint gold and white inclusions, reads like a map of something ancient. Sterling silver of this quality has long been favoured by craftsmen in Rajasthan and Bengal, where oxidised and burnished finishes are used to draw out the contrast between metal and stone. The pendant measures 2.55 inches in height by 1.85 inches in width (approximately 6.5 cm by 4.7 cm) and weighs a substantial 36 grams, a weight that speaks of genuine material generosity rather than hollow construction. Wear it over a raw silk kurta in ivory or slate for an afternoon gathering where the blue holds its own against quiet fabric. It sits equally well at the collar of a linen shirt, letting the lapis carry the colour for an evening where everything else is pared back. The pendant is free-sized in its loop fitting, accommodating most chains with ease. At 36 grams, it lies with a pleasing settledness against the chest rather than lifting or turning. Sterling silver, properly cared for with a soft cloth, keeps its character across years of daily wear.

Details

• Material: Sterling Silver
• Dimensions: 2.55 inch Height x 1.85 inch Width
• Weight: 36.0 g
• SKU: LDA204