Winter Night Sky Earrings with Lapis Lazuli and Crystal, Surgical Stainless Steel - Corentine

Corentine Earrings that capture the cool, twinkling night sky. These are simple stud earrings featuring a cabochon stone, created by layering crystal (quartz) over lapis lazuli. Lapis lazuli, with its deep night sky hue, was revered in the Middle East and Egypt as a celestial stone imbued with divinity. It is said that the coffins of Egyptian pharaohs were designed to align with Polaris and were adorned with lapis lazuli. Even amidst the hustle and bustle of the year-end, it's wonderful to have moments to cherish the beauty of the night sky. These uniquely crafted stones are more than just adornments; they offer a chance to appreciate their beauty, to gaze upon them, and to lose oneself in imagination, providing a form of art that makes time stand still. [About the Stone's Condition] As they are constructed by layering, the crystal portion appears transparent when viewed from the side. Stud Earrings, Surgical Stainless Steel Stone Approx. 8mm *Packaging materials may change without prior notice depending on the season. Regardless of the packaging, our studio staff will carefully wrap your order. ■About Lapis Lazuli Meaning: Happiness, Good Fortune, Divinity, Amulet, Protection, December Birthstone Lapis lazuli is a semi-precious stone whose primary component is lazurite from the sodalite group, mixed with other minerals from the same group such as sodalite, haüyne, and nosean. Its Japanese name is "ruri." It is a gemstone of deep blue to indigo color, containing pyrite inclusions that create a starry, night-sky-like sparkle. Ancient texts, including the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Book of Exodus, mention its use in decoration. It has been utilized as a precious decorative material in items such as the mask of King Tutankhamun, the blue jewel belt of Shōsōin, the metal fittings of Konjiki-dō at Chūson-ji temple, the coat of arms of the Medici family, and the possessions of Louis XIV.