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Classic Men s 18K Yellow Gold and Lapis-Lazuli Cabochon Signet Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
fashioned with one central 20mm by 16mm bezel set medium high dome natural Lapis-Lazuli cabochon. The rich
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Mid-20th Century European Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Squash Blossom Necklace Navajo Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a Fabulous Lapis Lazuli Navajo Squash Blossom- This is a large necklace. Hallmarked on the
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Vintage 1960s American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

18 K yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Torsade necklace Péclard Zurich
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Attractive and timeless 18 K yellow Gold Torsade consisting of 8 strands fine Lapis Lazuli beads
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli And Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Estate Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Flower Ring is a dazzling embodiment
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabergé Imperial Gold-Mounted Lapis Lazuli Egg Pendant by Henrik Wigström
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
unusual miniature gold egg pendant crafted from natural Siberian lapis lazuli. This exquisite piece is
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18k White Gold Lapis Lazuli Cts 0.91 and Round Diamond Bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, HK
stunning lapis lazuli gemstones weighing 0.91 cts, all mounted on luxurious 18k white gold weighing 4.48
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold

Mid Century Modern Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Gold Vintage Helios Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Gold Helios Brooch Pin. Hand crafted in 18K
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cufflinks with Lapis Lazuli in Bimetal 18 Carat White Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This pair of cufflinks is the epitome of timeless elegance and style set with Lapis Lazuli in
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Vintage 1980s British Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Diamonds Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
lapis lazuli and the diamonds. This ring is ideal for those seeking a unique piece of jewelry that
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Lapis Lazuli and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This sleek 1960s cocktail ring crafted in 18K yellow gold features a round, royal blue lapis lazuli
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Jade Lapis Lazuli Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisboa, PT
with its smooth, tranquil presence, surrounded by three richly hued lapis lazuli, lustrous white pearl
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Late 20th Century French Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 18K Tri Color Gold Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Torque Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
deep blue lapis lazuli cabochon finials. Dated 1990, this design is part of Cartier’s sculptural
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1990s French Modern Bangles

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique 14K Gold Lapis Lazuli and Pearl Clamper Bracelet, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
the bracelet is beautifully adorned with four pyramidal-cut lapis lazuli stones, each carefully set to
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Antique Late 19th Century European Artisan Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Angel Skin Coral Lapis Lazuli Ring 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Estate
Located in Boca Raton, FL
our jewelry store! Overview: Angel Skin Coral - 22.84mm (0.89 in) x 18.43mm (0.72 in) Lapis Lazuli
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.98 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Flower Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
total. Mounted into beautiful carved lapis lazuli flowers. Perfect for a party! Backings: screw back
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Southwestern Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli Raised Inlay Ring Size 6
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage Southwestern ring is sterling silver with genuine turquoise and lapis lazuli
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Late 20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphires Lapis Lazuli Malachite Turquoise Onyx Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
, - Lapis lazuli, - Malachite, - Tiger’s eye, - Onyx, - Turquoise, - Carnelian. All AVGVSTA jewelry
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2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Tiger s Eye, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Onyx, Malachite, Lapis ...

Jean Fouquet Lapis Lazuli and Jadeite Signet Ring and Brooch Set
By Fouquet
Located in London, GB
. The brooch showcases a bold rectangular design, centred with a deep blue lapis lazuli stone. Flanking
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Silver and Lapis Lazuli Ring by Bengt Bellander Made Year 1973
Located in Stockholm, SE
This silver ring is adorned with a lapis lazuli stone on one end and a gilded silver globe on the
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, and Diamond Necklace in Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Coral Gables, FL
and G/H color totaling 0.23 carats accented by rectangular turquoise and lapis lazuli inlay. 16 inch
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Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Lapis Lazuli Mother of Pearl Blue Sapphires Bars Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
made in lapis lazuli Dimension: 1.4x 1.4 cm circa 0.55 x 0.55 inches circa All AVGVSTA jewelry is
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2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Mother of Pearl Blue Sapphires Bars Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
made in lapis lazuli Dimension: 1.4x 1.4 cm circa 0.55 x 0.55 inches circa All AVGVSTA jewelry is
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2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 5-Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold and features 5 lucky clover motifs inlaid with blue lapiz lazuli in round bead
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Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Sacchi Lapis Lazuli Sphinx Drop Earrings 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Lapis Lazuli Sphinx Drop Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Italian 18 Karat Gold Lapis Lazuli, Persian Turquoise Diamond Ring
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. At the center sits a substantial hand-carved lapis lazuli
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Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold

Garnet and Lapis Lazuli on Pink Gold 18 Karat Chandelier Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
Discovers This Garnet and Lapis Lazuli On Pink Gold 18 k Chandelier Earrings Make a bold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Piaget Tanagra Lapis Lazuli Diamond 18K Gold Bracelet Vintage Watch Full Set
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Pre-owned Piaget Tanagra Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Dial quartz watch in 18K yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold White Diamonds Lapis Lazuli Malachite Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini earrings handcrafted in 18k yellow gold, 0.30 carats white diamonds, lapis lazuli
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2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Sterling Lapis Lazuli Onyx Mother of Pearl Abstract Necklace 18" - 925 18k Inlay
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Lapis Lazuli Cut: Inlay
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Pearl

5 CT Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Pendant Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
yellow gold hinged clasp. Accompanied by a multi-faceted lapis bead necklace, weighing approximately over
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

CHAUMET Paris 1960 Turtle Brooch 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds Lapis Lazuli
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
mined natural gemstones, such; white colorless diamonds and vivid blue lapis lazuli. It is fitted at the
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Emma Chapman Lapis Lazuli Tsavorite Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Silver Pendant
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This exquisite one-of-a-kind lapis lazuli tsavorite diamond pendant has been handmade in our
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold...

13.87 Grams Oval Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Bezel-Set in 14K Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of men's cufflinks, showcasing cabochon blue lapis lazuli gemstones, bezel-set in
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zuni Sterling Silver Multi-Strand Necklace with Lapis Lazuli Teardrop Pendant
Located in Milford, DE
(stamped), Lapis Lazuli, Glass Beads Pendant Size: approx. 1 in x 3/4 in Necklace Length: approx. 16 in
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Lapis Lazuli Mother of pearl 18k White Gold Prism Bar Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold cufflinks with two Lapis
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Lapis Lazuli 20 Motif 18k Gold Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A luxurious, lustrous and long lapis lazuli Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace in rich 18k yellow
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mother-of-pearl, Lapis Lazuli Onyx Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
In 14 karat yellow gold, this ring features beautiful inlays of mother-of-pearl, lapis lazuli and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Carved Blue Lapis Lazuli and White Enamel Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Carved Blue Lapis Lazuli and White Enamel Brooch. Large 18k gold and
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Rock Crystal and Lapis Lazuli Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
circular carved round lapis lazuli links bring a deep blue hue to the piece, creating a captivating
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20th Century American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Wire Collar Necklace
Located in beverly hills, CA
This stunning wire collar necklace features a bezel-set Lapis Lazuli, set in 14K yellow gold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sacchi Lapis Lazuli Ring and Earrings 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold Set
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Lapis Lazuli Ring and Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold Set, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Lapis Lazuli Pendant Old Mine Cut Diamonds Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Antique Art Deco - Victorian Pendant with a gorgeous central 16 Carat Lapis Lazuli
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 10k Gold, Gold

925 Silver 18 Karat Yellow Gold-Plated Agate Lapis Lazuli Pyramid Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
layers of white agate and lapis lazuli alternating for a timeless effect. All AVGVSTA jewelry is new
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling...

18k Yellow Gold Cushion Special Cut Lapis Lazuli La Vallette Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Cobalt-hued lapis lazuli is amplified by the glimmer of 18k yellow gold. A high polish reflects
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2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silvorra Elegant Blue Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Tennis Bracelet in 925 Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver Gemstone - Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Size - 5 mm Gemstone Shape - Round Gemstone Pieces - 34
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Vintage Retro Bracelet with 5 fine Natural Lapis Lazuli, c. 1950
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
Tiffany & Co. yellow gold bracelet with five fine bezel set natural high cabochon lapis lazuli
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Vintage 1950s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Double Strand Diamond Necklace 14 Kt Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lapis Lazuli Double Strand Diamond Necklace 14 Kt Yellow Gold Clasp This marvelous vintage
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabulous Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Lazyrit Diamond Charm Bracelet for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Lazuli 5-1 ct Length 18 cm Weight 2.22 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabulous Lapis Lazuli White Gold Lazyrit Diamond Charm Bracelet for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Lazuli 5-1,02 ct Length 18.5 cm Weight 2.23 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18K Gold Nouvelle Vague EU 53 Lapis Lazuli And Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Lapis Lazuli And Diamond Cluster Ring. This ring is not just jewelry; it's a masterpiece of rarity and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Vintage 14k Lapis Lazuli Link Station Bracelet Chinese Good Luck Fortune
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It is said that Lapis Lazuli has been treasured for centuries for its deep blue color and its
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 14K Gold Cushion Cabochon Polished Lapis Lazuli Bezel Set Button Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
statement. Enjoy! --Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli - Cushion Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Deep
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Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Diamond Necklace 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Certified Lapis Lazuli Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace with 2.5 Carat Diamond
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Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

Talay Wave Flow Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, and Diamond Earrings 18k Gold
By Kavant Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire 0.47 carats, and Diamond 0.27 carat Earrings 18K Gold Width: 1.3 cm
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2010s Thai Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Certified Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Diamond Necklace 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Certified Lapis Lazuli Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace with 2.5 Carat Diamond
Category

Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Diamond Necklace 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Certified Lapis Lazuli Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace with 1.1 Carat Diamond Ball
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Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Lapis Lazuli Star Galaxy Celestial Constellation Zodiac Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Blue Lapis Lazuli Star Galaxy Celestial Constellation Zodiac Yellow Gold Ring 18K Yellow Gold Blue
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Lapis Lazuli Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate lapis lazuli jewellery for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3679 vintage or 1477 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a lapis lazuli jewellery from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing lapis lazuli jewellery — no matter the origin — is easy, but Van Cleef Arpels, Tiffany Co. and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a lapis lazuli jewellery, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Lapis Lazuli Jewellery?

On average, a lapis lazuli jewellery at 1stDibs sells for $2,833, while they’re typically $61 on the low end and $290,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Questions About Lapis Lazuli Jewellery
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The spiritual meaning of lapis lazuli is that it is the stone of truth and friendship. Sumerians believed that the spirit of their gods lived within the stone. Lapis lazuli has been associated with strength and courage and is considered to bring deep peace and harmony to the one who wears it. Lapis lazuli's powerful blue tone opens up minds and provides enlightenment. It is used to encourage self-awareness, self-confidence, self-knowledge, peace and harmony, compassion, morality, and is believed to brighten the wearer’s mood throughout the day. Shop a range of lapis lazuli jewelry on 1stDibs.