N°18 Christmas 2024 Special Set

Psychologists suggest we all share a continued subconscious attraction to deep dark blues
(hello luscious Lapis Lazuli!) because there is nothing much else on this planet that is of such intense blue colouring. For myself, I need no explanation as to why I love Lapis Lazuli - it simply makes me feel good.

This irresistibly ultra-blue stone has been mined for longer than Gold (for about 10,000 years in what is Afghanistan today), but it is the Egyptians who made it much more “mainstream “by turning it into a pigment around 4000 years ago. During the time of the Dutch Master Painters such as Vermeer it was the most expensive ultramarine pigment on the planet - thankfullythis vivid semi-precious stone has become much more affordable today.

In this piece the richness of raw Afghani, Lapis Lazuli with specks of pyrite (fools’ gold) is contrasted with he ultra-smooth tiny faceted Agates and plenty of warm gold.  Keeping it extremely simple, this set will become a staple of your wardrobe for many years to come.

Naturally, you can wear each necklace alone, stack them or connect them to create mid length or long necklace!