Vintage 14k Cabochon Lapis Nugget Design Cocktail Ring
 
One of our favorite Aunt Virginia's pieces.  Lovely Virginia took great care of this unique ring.  Custom hand crafted lapis nugget cocktail ring.  Big and bold; this ring is perfect for that lady that enjoys wearing show stopping jewelry.  Vivid blue stones are held securely in place by sturdy gold prongs.  In excellent condition with NO cracks or chips to stones or metal work.  A magnificent gift for yourself or your loved one.  
 
* Solid 14k Yellow Gold (stamped 18k, but tested at 14k)
* Natural Lapis Lazuli stones 
* Face measures 1" inch x 7/8" inch at widest section
* Size 8.5 (US)
* 14.28 grams
* Appraisal Value $1,600.00 (Original Included)
 
A stone of protection that may be worn to guard against psychic attacks, Lapis Lazuli quickly releases stress, bringing deep peace.  It brings harmony and deep inner self-knowledge.  Encourages self-awareness, allows self-expression and reveals inner truth, providing qualities of honesty, compassion and morality to the personality.  Stimulates objectivity, clarity and encourages creativity.  Lapis Lazuli assists to confront and speak one’s truth and inspires confidence.  It bonds relationships, aiding in expression of feelings and emotions.
 
Lapis Lazuli boosts the immune system, purifies blood, lowers blood pressure, cooling and soothing areas of inflammation.  It alleviates insomnia and vertigo, and overcomes depression.  Lapis Lazuli benefits the respiratory and nervous systems and the throat, vocal cords, and thyroid, cleanses organs, bone marrow and thymus.  
 
In Ancient Egypt, it was used in cosmetics for thousands of years. It was even said that Michelangelo used lapis lazuli in powder form for blue pigments to color the frescoes in his Sistine Chapel.