This handcraft creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Ancient cultures prized lapis lazuli over gold and to the Egyptians it symbolized Truth. To India's Neeru Goel lapis lazuli offers a wealth of inspiration. Speckled with golden pyrite, lapis lazuli's unique beauty is framed in sterling silver earrings that are crafted by hand.
 

Product Features:

• Weight: 0.35 oz
• Dimensions: 1.6" L x 0.7" W
• Style: Dangle
• Gemstone colors: Blue
• Gemstone shapes: Pear
• Two bezel-set pear-cut lapis lazulis each measures 13 mm wide x 18 mm long
• Metal: .925 Sterling silver
• Finish: High polish
• Clasp: Hook
• Made in India

Story Behind the Art:

Hi! My name is Neeru Goel and I was born on September 19, 1960. I spent most of my childhood in Kolkata, a metropolis in West Bengal. Collecting jewelry and gemstones has been my passion ever since childhood. I have been greatly inspired by my grandmother who used to look into each and every detail, from how jewelry is made to what had been used to make the jewelry. I remember when I was just a child, my grandmother used to watch nomads walking on the roads and admire them for wearing huge and fancy jewelry.I am a housewife, I married very young and today I am blessed with a beautiful daughter. However, being a housewife was not my cup of tea so I decided to convert my hobby into a trade. I recently started designing sculptures in silver with Meenakari art. This was suggested by a friend, who by looking at my designing skills thought I could also make a mark in sculpting. I am overwhelmed at this experience, and I am looking forward to continuing on this artistic path.It feels great to see my products being admired by other people and I hope with time my products will be admired and purchased not only by my people but also by people from outside my country. I believe my dream will come true through this esteemed company.

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