Hart - Contemporary Lapis Lazuli Wide Band Ring Set in Rhodium Plated Solid Sterling Silver. Perfect Gift for Him or Her!

Hart -  Wide band contemporary styled ring features a genuine Lapis Lazuli gemstone set in Rhodium plated Sterling Silver for ease of care. This striking ring could be worn by either a man or a woman as a wedding ring, commitment ring, engagement ring or statement ring. Elevate your style or surprise a loved one with this exquisite piece that transcends gender and occasion! Free shipping within the US. 
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NOTES:
LAPIS LAZULI derives from a deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. Lapis Lazuli has been been mined for more than 6,000 years.

Mohs hardness:  5-5.5
Refractive Index: 1.5

Ancient civilizations believed that the veins of glittering pyrite found in the lapis were actual gold, driving up its value. The stone's expense today, as in the ancient world, results from its hardness, which makes extraction somewhat difficult. There is evidence of Lapis being used in the Middle East and in Egypt  as early as c. 4900–4000 BCE.
Mined in the mountains of South America, Afghanistan, and Russia, this gem-quality semi-precious stone has been used in European painting since at least 1400. It is an opulent blue hue known as Ultra Marine in pigment. Its concentrated blue is a classic  that is extremely rich and light reflective due to the irregular and angular shape of the pigment particles. The result, for painters, is an elegant blue that is completely different from the predictable blue of synthetic ultramarine pigments. 

Fun fact: Powdered lapis was used as eye shadow by Cleopatra!

RING SIZE:
Finger size 8 1/2 (US)  Sizing, if needed, must be paid for separately for a fee of $40.00.

To determine your ring size if you do not know it consult http://www.order-of-the-engineer.org/wp-content/uploads/Ringsizer.pdf

OR if you would like to order a RING SIZER, I have one here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/593711919/ring-sizer-for-your-convenience-if-you?ref=shop_home_active_1

Conversion chart for international sizes - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_size

**Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Facts:
Sterling Silver is designated as . 925. Sterling Silver is a precious metal that will tarnish to a deep blue black if exposed to the air or sulfur compounds. I often plate my sterling silver with Rhodium to help retard this color change.

Rhodium is a member of the Platinum precious metals group. Rhodium by itself is a good deal more expensive than Platinum or Gold. But used as a plating material on Sterling Silver or White Gold, it is affordable, durable, and adds value to the metal that it is used over. It improves the color of the metal and avoids or retards tarnishing. (Yes, white gold will darken over time, but does not tarnish as sterling silver will.)

Rhodium produces a corrosion-resistant, tarnish-resistant and extremely durable finish. Additionally, Rhodium is hypoallergenic.

**Shipping and insurance are quoted for delivery within the United States (free shipping in the United States only). Shipping outside of the United States will require a fee due to additional costs that vary per country. 

I love to ship internationally and have done so many times. Please check the listed countries to see if I can ship to yours.

Sales to non-US buyers may be subject to import/customs charges. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to research any custom fees or other taxes which may be imposed by their country of residence.

**If you wish to make installment payments please contact me for instructions - http://www.etsy.com/shop/LusterWear?ref=si_shop

Hart's contemporary mounting provides a beautiful frame for a very beautiful and striking gemstone.

Enjoy!

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