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Material: Genuine Sterling Silver (925 silver, 92.5% silver content) |
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Stone(s): Genuine lapis lazuli (23 x 18 mm), genuine citrine, genuine garnet |
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Overall Dimension (including bail): 1.5 x 0.8 x 0.3 inches |
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Inner Bail Diameter: 5 mm |
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Weight: 11 grams |
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Stamp/Mark: 925 |
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Serial Number: p28721 |
Citrine is quartz generally occurring in a golden color. Citrine occurs naturally in Scotland and in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Much citrine available today is actually smoky quartz or amethyst that has been heat-treated to achieve its characteristic color.
Deep red garnet is derived from a number of minerals, including pyrope and almandine. Popularized in Bohemia in the Czech Republic, garnet has been used in decoration and jewelry across Europe for many years. Its color is generally a dark burgundy, sometimes with a hint of orange, pink, or purple.
Royal blue lapis lazuli comes from the silicate mineral lazurite. Polished stones often show gorgeous veins of white calcite and flecks of golden pyrite. Used by ancient civilizations from China to Sumeria, lapis lazuli inlay adorned the mask of ancient Egypt's King Tutankhamun. Lapis lazuli is somewhat rare and much of the deepest blue stone is mined in Afghanistan. Denim lapis has a lighter blue color and Aztec lapis features dramatic veining of black and brown minerals.
