950 Mexican Sterling Silver. Lapis lazuli pendant enhancer bail. Genuine stone.

950 Silver. Vintage, Genuine Lapis Lazuli Pendant Enhancer. Pear shaped Lapis center w/3 Lapis stones around separated w/inlaid silver. Enhancer, bail that opens (instead of slides) to put on various types of chains/ropes/beads. Stamp/signature on back “PLATA 950 EMIL ?”. PLATA is Spanish for Silver. 950 is 95% pure Silver (higher than 92.5 Sterling Silver). EMIL (unsure of last letter) more than likely Artist’s name. Shows wear. Chain NOT included. Lapis Lazuli, used by artists for thousands of years as raw material for sculpting, pigment for frescoes & paintings, & source rock for gems & jewelry. Afghanistan is World’s leading source. Many ancient civilizations believed it had religious significance & reflected rulers high status. Michelangelo used for blue colors in Sistine Chapel frescoes. Used in jewelry as beads & cabochons. Artist value for sculptures, mosaics & inlays. Historically ground into ultramarine pigment. Powerful vibrating stone, stimulates third eye chakra for greater enlightenment & spiritual wisdom. Believed to intensify connection w/spirit realm, aiding user in development of psychic abilities. Often used to remove negative thoughts & anger, encouraging harmony & balance for greater happiness & well-being. Energies promote peace, healing, protection from misfortune & negative energies, promotes focus, clarity & spiritual enlightenment. Please look at pictures carefully as they are part of description. Inventory#C52 LAPIS ENHANCER