Vintage Sajen Sterling Silver Pendant with Natural Lapis Lazuli and Pearl

This unique pendant showcases a bullet-shaped, dark denim-colored natural Lapis Lazuli drop set below a bezel-set natural Pearl, making it a perfect statement piece for any jewelry collection. Crafted with an elegant Sterling Silver setting, this vintage pendant packs a punch, capturing the essence of natural beauty and effective craftsmanship. Stamped 'sajen' and '925', this wonderful pendant weighs approximately 2.74 grams and measures approximately 32.2 x 9.1 mm, including the bale, which can accommodate up to a 3.5 mm chain.

Lapis lazuli, a captivating deep-blue gemstone, has been prized for its rich color and historical significance for millennia. This rock, composed primarily of Lazurite, often features golden flecks of pyrite and white calcite inclusions, adding to its unique character. With a hardness of 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, it's relatively soft, requiring gentle care. Lapis lazuli's intense blue hue, ranging from royal to dark blue, has made it a favored material for jewelry, carvings, and ornamental objects throughout history, and it continues to be valued for its striking beauty and perceived mystical properties.

Pearls, unique among gemstones, are organic creations formed within the shells of mollusks. Their soft, iridescent luster and classic beauty have captivated cultures for millennia. Composed of layers of nacre, Pearls vary in shape, size, and color, with white and cream being the most traditional. With a relatively low hardness on the Mohs scale, they require gentle care. Valued for their natural elegance and timeless appeal, Pearls are a symbol of purity and sophistication.