I am Proud to Offer You This Contemporary Line of Exclusive Designs Created by Hawaiian Jewelry Artist Marta Howell®. Contemporary and Bold, Not for the Timid. Ever Know That Feeling When You See Something at a Moment's Glance and You do a Double-take Second Look, Because Your Eyes Just...
I am Proud to Offer You This Contemporary Line of Exclusive Designs Created by Hawaiian Jewelry Artist Marta Howell®. Contemporary and Bold, Not for the Timid. Ever Know That Feeling When You See Something at a Moment's Glance and You do a Double-take Second Look, Because Your Eyes Just Didn't Believe What they Saw. This Was the Exact Effect Felt When I Came Across Marta's Gorgeous Collection of Unique and Superbly Crafted Art Pieces! Exquisitely Beautiful, Each and Every Piece is a Show Stopper! From Her Heart to Yours Comes this Beautiful Handcrafted Ring! I Truly Apologize to Her as my Pictures Do Not Best Reflect the True Appearance and Beauty of Her Wonderful Treasures as a Gifted Artist. All of Marta's Shells and Semi-Precious Gemstones Are Geographically-Selected as She Possesses a Keen Understanding of How Each Region's Shells, Gemstones, and Minerals Can Display Certain Qualities With Respect to Their Luster, Colors and Iridescent Characteristics. All of Marta's Calibrated and Uniform-Sized Semi-Precious Gemstones are "A+" Grade or Better as She Pursues to Achieve the Highest Quality of Standards in Each of Her Art Pieces Made. The Tradename, Trademark, Logo, and Exclusive Jewelry Designs Are All Copyright Properties of Marta Howell Studio®.
NOTES: The Design in the Item's Picture/s is the One You Will Receive. The Item is Much Better Than Pictured and Does Not Reflect the True Beauty of the Lapis Lazuli Stone's Tone and Color Patterning or the Sparkling Brilliance of the Topaz Gemstone. Please State Your Optional Choice From One of Three Necklace Lengths (16", 18" or 20") in an Email or With a Note in Your Payment, Otherwise You Will Be Shipped the 18" Long Leather Necklace as the Default Size. Brand New, Never Used Hawaiian-Designed Silver, Lapix and Gemstone Pendant With Necklace. 100% Solid .925 Sterling Silver (Not Plated, Not Bonded, Not Filled) Pendant With Natural AfghanistanLapis Lazuli and Brazilian Capão Mines White Topaz Gemstones With Black Leather Cord Necklace.
- Symbolism: Blue is the color of the element of Water. It symbolizes the ocean, sleep, the sky, and twilight. Pacifying, peaceful, refreshing and calming, it denotes stability and harmony. Blue is associated with healing, psychism, patience, confidence, happiness and loyalty. The ancient Egyptian pharaohs wore blue for protection against evil. Topaz Symbolizes divine goodness, creativity, individuality, self-expression, eager love, fidelity, friendship, gentleness, integrity, and worldly wisdom; believed to bring its wearer recognition and understanding; wealth, and protection against envy and from evil, Assists one in attracting and absorbing that which is needed from the universe. It helps one to enact the things necessary to change one’s physical world by putting them in touch with the higher desires of self. It instills a sense of trust in the universality of all. Allows the user to surrender to the pre-planned destiny that is set-up in the beginning. Imparts strength to quiet wild emotions. Brings increased intuition and long life. To Christians, it has been known as a symbol of uprightness and virtue, and is said to bring blessings of joy and abundance to one’s life. Topaz has been said to be an ideal stone for travelers, protecting them from danger and homesickness. Lapis lazuli is regarded by many people around the world as the stone of friendship and truth. The blue stone is said to encourage harmony in loving relationships and helps its wearer to be authentic by giving opinions openly. Symbolizes ability, cheerfulness, trust, believed to bring its wearer happiness, love, and prosperity. It brings matters more clearly to the mind by enhancing the inner self and increases ones inner vision. Lapis is thought to promote wisdom, to influence spiritual thinking and psychic abilities, and to enhance one's power. As a healing stone, it is used for emotional healing by helping to control conflicts. Strengthens the body during spiritual growth and opens one to receive messages from the higher self regarding one’s well being. Opens one to direct contact with the void. Releases anxiety and tension. Encourages success in relationships and opens one to advance in relation to universal wisdom.
- Design: Contemporary Square Cushion Lapis With Triangle Topaz #1; Cutout, Raised Bezel Gemstone Design, Hand-Cut and Hand-Shaped Lapis, Square Convex (Dome) Shaped Lapis Surface, Cabochon-Cut, Rare and Natural Lapis Lazuli (Not Treated, Not Enhanced), Natural White Trillion-Cut Topaz Gemstone (Untreated, Not Heated), Smooth Surface Polished Lapis Stone, Smooth Silver High Polish Finish, Choice of Leather Cord Necklace Lengths With Sterling Silver Closure.
- Designer: Marta Howell Studio®, O`ahu, Hawai`i. All Desgins Are Copyrighted.
- Color/s: Lapis Lazuli: Deep Blue (Strong violetish Blue) With Subtle Flecks of Golden Pyrite; Gemstone: White Topaz.
- Measures: Overall Incl. Gemstone Approx. 13/16" Widest X 1 11/16" Long Incl. Fixed Bail, 5.5mm Wide X 9.5mm Long Fixed Bail Opening.
- Lapis Lazuli Stone: Square Cabochon Approx. Just Under 13/16" X Just Over 13/16" Long X Just Under 1/4" Deep; Total Carat Weight: Approx.19.73 Cts Total Lapis; Gem Grade: Very Good (The Grading of Lapis Does Not Use the Same Methods For Grading Colored Semi-Precious Gemstones). There are no such lettering grades used for Lapis Lazuli; the Terms Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, and Fine Are Used. Quality grading is according to its natural, unenhanced coloration with good saturation throughout. Inclusions of visible golden pyrite does not downgrade value. High quality jewelry utilizes stones with a very intense and deep blue with subtle speckles of pyrite. There is no one particular factor that determines the grade; it is a combination of factors. With Lapis, perhaps more than with any other gemstone, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The stone you like the most is the stone that's right for you, regardless of its perceived grade and quality. Although already considered a rare, semi-precious stone, the cutting of Lapis is also very costly since there is a tremendous loss of material when specific shapes are created. Therefore, a precisely cut bead or a perfectly shaped cabochon or pendant is more expensive than a freeform one. Source/Notes: Mined From the Koksha Valley, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan.
- White Topaz Gemstone: Triangle: Approx. Just Over 5/16" Widest X Just Over 5/16" Long X Just Over 3/16" Deep; Gem Grade: A+/AA; Total Carat Weight: Approx. 2.24 Cts White Topaz; Location/Notes: Mined From the Capão Mines, Brazil. These Gemstones Were Intricately Cut and Polished in Jaipur, India Where Cutting and Polishing Are Predominantly Done by Hand, Which Requires an Immense Degree of Skill and Years of Experience. In Jaipur, the Gem Manufacturing Industry is Over 300 Years Old, Which Also Happens to be the World’s Largest Center For Gemstone Cutting and Polishing.
- Size: Necklace is Approx. 18.0" Long (Default Length); Optional Resize Lengths in 16" or 20" Available Upon Request.
- Weight: Approx. 9.8 grams Total (Without Necklace).
- Features: This Beautiful Hand-Made Hawaiian Designed Sterling Silver Pendant is Superbly Hand-Crafted. This Labor-Intensive Design Features aSquare Cushion, Cabochon-Cut Piece of Natural (Not Treated, Not Color Enhanced) Lapis Lazuli Stone. The Stone is High Detailed With Enhanced Polishing Techniques to Bring Out the Best Tone, Luster, Patterns, and Colors. The Focal Point Features a Bezel-Framed, Trilliant-Cut (aka Trillion) White Topaz Gemstone Fixed and Centered Below the Lapis. The Lapis Stone and Gemstone Are Each Individually Encased in Hand-Shaped Solid .925 Sterling Silver Frames, Which Conforms to the Exact Cut, Shape, and Sides of the Pieces Using a Very Strong 40-Strand Sterling Silver Wire. The Focal Portions of This Pendant Are Attached to an Included (Free of Charge) 1.9mm Thick, Black European Leather Cord Necklace Crafted of the Best Quality. The Necklace's Closure Incorporates a Strong, Sterling Silver Lobster-Claw Clasp for Added Security. This Pendant Features a Generous-Sized Bail to Accommodate Several Bold Round or Wide Flat Omega Chains as Desired. A Unique, One of a Kind Piece that Exudes Pride of Ownership! Retails for $388 and Higher in Fine Waikiki Shops, and Inter-Island Boutiques and Shopping Mall Jewelry Stores.
About Marta: Staff Writer, Honolulu Advertiser - "A mollusk is not a pretty thing. At least from the outside. They are usually gray and craggy and covered with little craters that look like out-of-control warts. Of all the creatures in the ocean, a mollusk seems unlikely to be the one that would normally inspire art...until its shell is opened. Opening a mollusk can be like prying open a treasure box long hidden in the depths of the ocean. Iridescent colors explode from the shell, from pale gray-blues and soft golden tones to brilliant pinks, purples and greens. Now these Gifts from the Sea™ are being used to create one-of-a-kind wearable art by one of Hawai`i's jewelry designers Marta Howell of Kailua, on the Island of Oahu, Hawai`i." She begins with Mother-of-pearl, sometimes combining it with Corals and Semi-precious Stones such as Tourmaline, Peridot, Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Citrine and Garnet, as the muses move Her. David, her husband taught her silversmithing, and she uses silver to bind the pieces together. The effect is often of a silver frame around the shells and stones. Marta stated, "I see art in every piece of shell. It's a never-ending adventure. Taking layers from the shells was like finding a new world within the shell." Howell said the temperature of the ocean, age of the mollusk and algae and seaweed they eat help determine the colors the shells take on. Those from Sumatra have a golden hue; from Norway, blue-pink; and New Zealand's are green-blue. Howell said one of the properties she likes best about working with mother-of-pearl is that there is a shade that works with every skin color. When she is designing, she has six muses in mind, each is based on a woman she has known in real life. They range from a graceful, feminine Hawaiian woman to a businesswoman "with attitude." Topaz Care and Cleaning Tips: Do not use an ultrasonic cleaner on your garnet jewelry. Put your jewelry on last and take it off first. Always complete your makeup before putting on your jewelry so that the chemicals in hairspray and makeup won't damage it and you will have to clean it less often. Remove your jewelry before doing any housework or yard work to prevent the possibility of breaking a clasp or the gemstone itself. Topaz, like diamond, has perfect basal cleavage; a sharp blow from the right direction will split it perfectly along its cleavage line. Avoid exposing your topaz to harsh chemicals, particularly acids. Keep topaz out of direct sunlight and extreme temperatures because the sun and heat can potentially alter its color. To keep your Topaz looking sparkly and bright, use warm water and add mild dishwashing liquid to the water, clean the stones with a soft cloth or toothbrush. Rinse the jewelry with warm water and pat it dry. To Store your topaz Jewelry, Wrap each piece in its own cloth to keep it from touching other pieces. Place each piece in its own compartment in your jewelry box, separate from other gemstones because harder stones will scratch softer ones. Diamonds, corundum (rubies and sapphires) and alexandrite are harder than topaz, while aquamarines, emeralds and garnets are softer. Store your jewelry in a cool place out of direct sunlight. Jewelry Handling: It is Not Recommended to Use Harsh Cleaners, Detergents, Soaps, Shampoos, Jewelry Cloths or Jewelry Liquids, Chemicals, Chlorine, Body or Tanning Lotions, Ultrasonic Cleaners, Tarnish Creams, Showering, Swimming in Pools or Hot Tubs or the Ocean With Natural Stone and Gemstone Adorned Silver Jewelry. About Lapis: Lapis lazuli is a relatively rare semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense blue color. Lapis lazuli has been mined from mines in the Badakhshan province of Afghanistan for over 6,000 years. In addition to the Afghan deposits, lapis has been extracted for many years in the Andes, Russia, Siberia, Angola, Burma, Pakistan, Canada, India, and the USA in California and Colorado. Trade in the stone is ancient enough for lapis jewelry to have been found at Predynastic Egyptian sites, and as lapis beads at neolithic burials in Mehrgarh, the Caucasus, and even as far from Afghanistan as Mauritania. Lapis lazuli is a rock, largely formed from the mineral lazurite. The main component of lapis lazuli is lazurite (25% to 40%), a feldspathoid silicate mineral. Most lapis lazuli also contains calcite (white), sodalite (blue), and pyrite (metallic yellow). Lapis lazuli usually occurs in crystalline marble as a result of contact metamorphism. The finest color is intense blue, lightly dusted with small flecks of golden pyrite. Stones with no white calcite veins and only small pyrite inclusions are more prized. Patches of pyrite are an important help in identifying the stone as genuine and does not detract from its value. Often, inferior lapis is dyed to improve its color, producing a very dark blue with a noticeable grey cast which may also appear as a milky shade. Lapis takes an excellent polish and can be made into jewelry, carvings, boxes, mosaics, ornaments, and vases. Lapis is Latin for "Stone" and lazuli the genitive form of the Medieval Latin lazulum, which is from Persian lazhward, the name of a place where lapis lazuli was mined. The name of the place came to be associated with the stone mined there and, eventually, with its color. The English word azure, the French azur, the Italian azzurro, the Spanish and the Portuguese azul are cognates. Taken as a whole, lapis lazuli means "Stone of Lazhward". The best lapis lazuli is found in limestone in the Koksha River valley of Badakhshan province in northeastern Afghanistan, where the Sar-e-Sang mine deposits have been worked for more than 6,000 years. Afghanistan was the source of lapis for the ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations, as well as the later Greeks and Romans. In ancient Egypt, lapis lazuli was a favorite stone for amulets and ornaments such as scarabs; it was also used by the Assyrians and Babylonians for seals. Lapis jewelry has been found at excavations of the Predynastic Egyptian site Naqada (3300–3100 BC), and powdered lapis was used as eyeshadow by Cleopatra. In ancient times, lapis lazuli was known as sapphire. Lapis Care: Splash sparingly with a mixture of mild liquid soap and cool water (1 teaspoon of soap to 1 cup water); Rinse quickly with clean, cool water (If rinsing in a sink, be sure the drain is plugged!); Quickly Dry off with a soft, clean, absorbent cloth; Leave the piece on a towel for an extended period of time to ensure it is completely dry. Don't use hot water, a steamer or an ultrasonic cleaner; Don't soak in water; Never use an Ultrasonic Cleaner. Store separately away from other gemstones. Purchase Assurance of Quality: As Each of These Pendants Are Intricately Hand-Made Using Natural Lapis Stone and Topaz, Each is a One-of-a-kind, Unique Design That You Will Cherish for Your Very Own! Ships in a Gift Box With and Exclusive Marta Howell Gift Pouch. Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection of Fine Mixed Shell and Gemstone Jewelry Designs. Stamped .925 with Artist's Hallmark for Assurance Marks of Solid .925 Sterling Silver Purity and Quality Jewelry Art Created by Marta Howell. Hand-made with "aloha". Certain High-Value Items Will Have Required Shipping Insurance to Protect Your Order’s Cost Value Against Shipping That is Lost, Stolen or Damaged by Others and Will Already Be Included in the FLAT Rate Shipping Cost. Please Understand We Should Not Be Held Responsible For Delivery Time Once Your Order Has Shipped as We Are Not the Individuals Delivering Your Package. We Ship Twice a Week on Wednesdays and Saturdays; and Daily During Traditional or Honoring Observance Holidays and the Christmas Shopping Season. USPS Express Delivery (2-Days Guaranteed) From Hawai`i for All U.S. Addresses. Please Feel Free to Contact Us With Any Questions. Live Aloha!
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