Sold-Antique 14K, Diamond & Lapis Ring english gold marks Marks: 975

Marks: 975

mother of Christ is delicately crafted in silver and Vermeil (gold over silver)

or on a velvet ribbon around your throat

This cameo ring illustrates how small objects can pack a big punch

The Castellani brothers were pioneers in sourcing the techniques to replicate the look of ancient jewelry found in Rome and other archeological digs in Italy

Sold-Antique 14K, Diamond & Lapis Ring english gold marks Marks: 975This stone's two part name comes from two different cultures: lapis is a Latin word meaning "stone," while lazuli comes from the Persian word lazhuward meaning "blue." In ancient times Lapis Lazuli was most highly regarded because of its beautiful color and the valuable ultramarine dye derived from it. It is rock formed by multiple minerals, mostly Lazurite, Sodalite, Calcite and Pyrite, and is a rich medium to royal blue with gold flecks (pyrites).