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16mm Lapis Lazuli gemstone, set with Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia rondelles, Freshwater Pearls and Lapis Lazuli, all in a Sterling Silver setting
Hand-turned Maple
6 1/8" Effective Length
8 1/4" Total Length
This is a portfolio piece, and is no longer available to buy.
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For the focal gemstone of this piece, Tracey selected a magnificent 16mm Lapis Lazuli gemstone. An ultramarine-blue stone dusted with gold pyrites and occasional white clouds, Lapis Lazuli's popularity has been very enduring, having been used as far back as 5000 BC by the Ancient Egyptians. And like so many bright gemstones, Lapis Lazuli has also been believed to be a protective amulet, able to ward the wearer from evils and protect the mind from envy and fear.
To complement the focal gemstone, she selected Freshwater Pearls, Lapis Lazuli and sterling silver set Cubic Zirconia rondelles. A very hard gemstone, Cubic Zirconia's appearance is almost identical to that of a high quality, crystal-clear diamond, possessing the same wonderful, prismatic fire that has made diamonds popular for so many thousands of years. The entire jewelled design is set with sterling silver bead caps and accents.
For the hairstick itself, we selected a single piece of Maple. A beautiful, pale hardwood native to the United States, Maple's delicate grain have been preserved in this piece by the selection of a crystal-clear, water resistant semi-gloss coating, which also makes this piece ideal for wet or damp bunning. Rob hand turned the hairstick, which has an effective length of six and one eighth inches. The entire piece, including the jewelled design, measures in with a length of eight and one-quarter inches.
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