Royal Egyptian Lapis Earrings by Museum Reproductions
This jewelry combines the most popular and powerful colors of Dynastic Egypt. Blue represented heaven and red, symbolizing blood, represented life. Gold, with its enduring sheen reflected the powerful rays of the sun god.
The original jewelry, found in the tomb of Tutankhamen, was made with faience (fired crushed quartz in various combinations) which was used regularly as a substitute for semiprecious stones. The jewelry of ancient Egypt often had talismanic properties and was believed to protect from harm.
These stunning earrings are gold plated with Lapis Lazuli stones in the center and red and blue enameling. Available as clip on (non piercing) or pierced earrings.
Product Code: MR-3368EC | Approximate Size (Inches): 0.25 wide x 0.50 deep x 0.50 high | Approximate Shipping Weight: 0.25 lbs.
| Gemstone Properties | |
| Lapis Lazuli | Lapis lazuli is a relatively rare semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense blue color. Lapis lazuli was being mined in the Badakhshan province of Afghanistan as early as the 3rd millennium B.C.E. Trade in the stone is ancient enough for lapis jewelry to have been found at Predynastic Egyptian and ancient Sumerian sites, and as lapis beads at neolithic burials in Mehrgarh, the Caucasus, and even as far from Afghanistan as Mauritania. It is deep blue with veining, usually in white, with flecks of gold and/or silver. |
| Info | |
| Origin | Hand made in the USA |
| Materials | |
| Gold Vermeil | Vermeil is a combination of sterling silver, gold, and other precious metals, commonly used as a component in jewelry. A typical example is sterling silver coated with 14 carat (58%) gold. To be considered vermeil, the gold must be at least 10 carat (42%) and be at least 2.5 micrometres thick. Vermeil can be produced by either fire-gilding or electrolysis. Today, vermeil is safely produced by electrolysis. It is very durable with normal wear but as with all plating methods, it can be worn away in reaction with some people or chemicals |
| Availability: | Inventory is updated regularly. Items out of stock are indicated above with estimated time of arrival (ETA) when known. Not all manufacturers provide inventory data and even in stock items can be sold out without notice. We will notify you of any out of stock items as soon as possible or you can contact us in advance to verify availability. Out of stock items will automatically ship when available unless canceled by you. |
| *Average Delivery: | This is the estimated time for delivery within the USA and is subject to availability, seasonal sales volume, and other unforeseen delays. If you must have an item by a specific date, let us know in cart comments during checkout.
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| Express Delivery: | Not all items are available for express delivery. Items which are Made to Order or that require freight truck delivery are not, for example. If you require express delivery, you can contact us to verify it is available for that item. Overnight delivery is available in some cases but require a special shipping quote. Contact Us for details.
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| International Delivery | We ship from the US - add 10-15+ days to average delivery for most countries. Transit time will vary depending on customs & exact destination and we cannot guarantee delivery date. Import taxes are NOT charged by our cart. Your country may charge import duties, taxes, or fees before delivery - contact your local customs office for information. For faster shipping and pre-set charges, you may want to set up a US address with a freight forwarding company which also gives you free shipping from us if your order is $75 or more. We do not normally offer express shipping for international orders. Contact us for a quote if required - delivery dates are NOT guaranteed. |
| Returns | Most items can be returned or exchanged within 30 days of delivery. Some exceptions apply. See our full return policy for details. |
Royal Egyptian Lapis Earrings
Based on earrings from The New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, 18th Dynasty about 1555-1085 B.C, these earrings have a Lapis cabochon in the center.
- Egyptian Lapis Gold Earrings
- Choose Clip-on or Pierced
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$42.00
- Collection: Museum Reproductions
- Product Code: MR-3368EC
- Average Processing/Shipping: 2 - 5 Days within USA
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Tags: egyptian jewelry, lapis, clip on earrings, pierced earrings
Based on earrings from The New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, 18th Dynasty about 1555-1085 B.C, these earrings have a Lapis cabochon in the center.
This jewelry combines the most popular and powerful colors of Dynastic Egypt. Blue represented heaven and red, symbolizing blood, represented life. Gold, with its enduring sheen reflected the powerful rays of the sun god.
The original jewelry, found in the tomb of Tutankhamen, was made with faience (fired crushed quartz in various combinations) which was used regularly as a substitute for semiprecious stones. The jewelry of ancient Egypt often had talismanic properties and was believed to protect from harm.
These stunning earrings are gold plated with Lapis Lazuli stones in the center and red and blue enameling. Available as clip on (non piercing) or pierced earrings.
| Gemstone Properties | |
| Lapis Lazuli | Lapis lazuli is a relatively rare semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense blue color. Lapis lazuli was being mined in the Badakhshan province of Afghanistan as early as the 3rd millennium B.C.E. Trade in the stone is ancient enough for lapis jewelry to have been found at Predynastic Egyptian and ancient Sumerian sites, and as lapis beads at neolithic burials in Mehrgarh, the Caucasus, and even as far from Afghanistan as Mauritania. It is deep blue with veining, usually in white, with flecks of gold and/or silver. |
| Info | |
| Origin | Hand made in the USA |
| Materials | |
| Gold Vermeil | Vermeil is a combination of sterling silver, gold, and other precious metals, commonly used as a component in jewelry. A typical example is sterling silver coated with 14 carat (58%) gold. To be considered vermeil, the gold must be at least 10 carat (42%) and be at least 2.5 micrometres thick. Vermeil can be produced by either fire-gilding or electrolysis. Today, vermeil is safely produced by electrolysis. It is very durable with normal wear but as with all plating methods, it can be worn away in reaction with some people or chemicals |
| Availability: | Inventory is updated regularly. Items out of stock are indicated above with estimated time of arrival (ETA) when known. Not all manufacturers provide inventory data and even in stock items can be sold out without notice. We will notify you of any out of stock items as soon as possible or you can contact us in advance to verify availability. Out of stock items will automatically ship when available unless canceled by you. |
| *Average Delivery: | This is the estimated time for delivery within the USA and is subject to availability, seasonal sales volume, and other unforeseen delays. If you must have an item by a specific date, let us know in cart comments during checkout.
|
| Express Delivery: | Not all items are available for express delivery. Items which are Made to Order or that require freight truck delivery are not, for example. If you require express delivery, you can contact us to verify it is available for that item. Overnight delivery is available in some cases but require a special shipping quote. Contact Us for details.
|
| International Delivery | We ship from the US - add 10-15+ days to average delivery for most countries. Transit time will vary depending on customs & exact destination and we cannot guarantee delivery date. Import taxes are NOT charged by our cart. Your country may charge import duties, taxes, or fees before delivery - contact your local customs office for information. For faster shipping and pre-set charges, you may want to set up a US address with a freight forwarding company which also gives you free shipping from us if your order is $75 or more. We do not normally offer express shipping for international orders. Contact us for a quote if required - delivery dates are NOT guaranteed. |
| Returns | Most items can be returned or exchanged within 30 days of delivery. Some exceptions apply. See our full return policy for details. |
