Our lapis necklace is made in 14K gold filled in a minimal style to flatter the neckline with a royal blue color. Perfect for best friend gifts. Lapis lazuli stones are natural and mined in Afghanistan with tiny flecks of gold from pyrite inclusions. Perfect worn as a choker or layered with your favorites for a unique look. About Lapis Lazuli: Lapis was discovered over 6,000 years ago in the Hindu-Kush mountains of Afghanistan. It is a natural untreated stone with a royal blue color with gold flecks from Pyrite inclusions. Lapis can now be found in several places around the world. Afghanistan is still known for having the highest quality stones. During the middle ages Lapis was used as a pigment for ultramarine color by painters and ground into powder for eye shadow. In the Middle East Lapis was used an inlays in wall panels in palaces and churches. Materials: Natural lapis lazuli gemstones 8-10mm heart briolettes All metal components are 14K gold filled If you have any questions just click "message seller" on our homepage. Thank you for visiting our jewelry shop, Linda and Joe .