{"product_id":"colgante-nilo-lapislazuli","title":"NILO Pendant · Lapis Lazuli","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted lapis lazuli pendant with silver wire wrap. The stone —44.5 × 19 mm— displays the intense, deep blue of lazurite, with white calcite veins and golden pyrite flecks distributed organically. Includes a black leather cord (2 mm × 65 cm). Unique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eItem details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eMineral\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLapis lazuli (lazurite + calcite + pyrite)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eItem dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e44.5 × 19 mm (including wire setting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eTechnique\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eWire wrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eMetal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver-filled wire (10% sterling silver over copper core)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eStone finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMirror polish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 Mohs — wire-wrapped with moderate tension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eStone origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial acquired from wholesale lapidary market\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eTreatment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUntreated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRound black leather cord, 2 mm × 65 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUnique piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThis particular piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lapis lazuli in this pendant features a dominant blue area with white calcite veins running diagonally through the stone — this white pattern breaks the uniformity of the blue and adds visual depth. The pyrite points, though small, catch the light differently from the matte blue background, creating micro-sparkles that change with the viewing angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elongated format (44.5 × 19 mm) allows the pendant to hang naturally on the sternum. The wire wrap respects the irregular edges of the stone instead of conforming them to a standard shape, making the pendant's silhouette unique to this specific piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLapis lazuli in lapidary tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the minerals most closely linked to the history of art and jewelry. It appears in Egyptian tombs from the 1st Dynasty (c. 3000 BC), was used in Mesopotamian seals and furniture, and during the European Renaissance, its powder produced ultramarine pigment —more expensive than gold— with which Vermeer, Titian, and Raphael painted the cloaks of the Virgins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn crystal tradition, lapis lazuli (wisdom and honest communication) is described as the stone of knowledge and true speech.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe symbolic properties attributed to minerals belong to cultural and historical traditions. They are shared for educational purposes, not as medical advice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the lapis lazuli dyed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The intense blue is the native color of lazurite, the main mineral in this rock. No detectable treatment. Statement based on lapidary observation; the piece does not include formal gemological certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is silver-filled and how does it differ from silver-plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver-filled wire has a layer of sterling silver that represents 10% of the piece's total weight, mechanically bonded to a copper core. It is much more durable than conventional silver plating (which uses micron-thick layers) and maintains its appearance with normal use for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs lapis lazuli fragile with a hardness of 5–6 Mohs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn everyday use as a pendant —without bumps or direct abrasion— it is perfectly stable. Avoid rubbing it against hard surfaces and store it separately. It is less hard than quartz (7 Mohs), but it is one of the most used minerals in jewelry since Antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the dimensions exact?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe indicated measurements (44.5 × 19 mm) correspond to this specific piece including the wire setting. Due to the handmade nature of the setting, there may be a variation of ±0.5 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I care for this pendant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid contact with water, perfumes, and creams. Clean with a soft dry cloth. Store separately from other jewelry. See full guide: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/cuidado-de-tus-joyas\"\u003ejewelry care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore about lapis lazuli: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/propiedades-de-los-minerales\/lapislazuli\"\u003eproperties and uses of lapis lazuli\u003c\/a\u003e. See also: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/wire-wrap\"\u003ewire wrap collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Anima Mundi Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15383402315811,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/8818\/4355\/products\/silver-wire-wrapped-lapis-lazuli-necklace-285302.jpg?v=1699531433","url":"https:\/\/animamundicrystals.com\/en\/products\/colgante-nilo-lapislazuli","provider":"Anima Mundi Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}