Materials:
Silver
Lapis lazuli

Dimensions & Weight:
Folded length: 9.5 inches
Weight: 50 grams

Shipping Origin: Kathmandu, Nepal

Description:

This beautiful silver Nepali necklace is strung with graduated, faceted lapis lazuli beads.

Lapis lazuli is one the most sought after semi-precious stones in use since man’s history began. Its deep, celestial blue remains the symbol of royalty and honor, gods and power, spirit and vision. It is a universal symbol of wisdom and truth.

Nepal indeed is a country intensely immersed in spirituality, magic and superstition, perhaps because it is the cradle of Siddhartha Gautama, whom gave birth to the Buddhist tradition, or perhaps because it is surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the world, including the Himalayas, a secure source of spiritual inspiration.

This aspect permeates Nepalese costumes and jewelry which hide deeply felt ancient symbolism. For the Nepalese, jewelry is an important vehicle of meanings and an essential tool to protect themselves from external evils and to connect to positive energies; therefore, jewels are very popular and often are worn in great quantities, one above the other, in a magnificent and chaotic demonstration of abundance and protection from evil forces.