Description Wrapped anklet with cut lapis beads and warm Karen silver beads, one of the oldest gemstones in the world The deep blue color of the anklet is a multi-faceted cut. Deep blue is cut on many sides to create a beautiful blue that draws you in. Hard to find in the marketplace, these 32 faceted 3mm beads of Lapis Lazuli are made from the same material. Higher class lapis cut beads are next to impossible to find. Excellent in combination with two different bead sizes Worn double wrapped, the Lapis Lazuli cut bead is layered with smaller, individually handcrafted, warm Karen silver beads, creating an excellent balance between two different bead sizes. The balance between the two different bead sizes is excellent. To link the two together, the Lapis Lazuli is accented with a single Karen bead. The original top is made of silver, as are all the accompanying parts. It comes with a 3cm adjuster for size adjustment. "Lapis lazuli", one of the oldest gemstones in the world Lapis lazuli is known as one of the oldest gemstones in the world. It is made up of the Latin word "lapis", meaning stone, and the Arabic word "lazuli", meaning blue. Lapis lazuli has been revered as a 'holy stone' in many parts of the world since B.C. It was also used as a 'lucky charm' when going into battle. It is said to enhance intuition and creativity, and to bring out dormant talents, making it an ideal stone for those who need planning skills and creative work. It is also a great stone for people who want to be creative and for those who want to plan. It is the birthstone for the months of September and December Karen Silver Beads Karen silver beads are handcrafted by a small group of mountain tribes in Myanmar and northern Thailand. The purity of Karen silver is approximately 95-99.9%, compared to 92% for most silver jewellery. In addition to the high purity of the silver, it has a muddy luster and elegance, as well as a handmade warmth that is simple but has a strong presence. The Karen beads used in this product are very small and difficult to produce by skilled artisans, and are more expensive than the Karen beads normally distributed.
