David Troutman Large Lapis Lazuli & Amethyst Vintage Sterling Cross Pendant

Lowest price today for Closet clear out. Price will go up tomorrow. Beautiful, David Troutman Lapis Lazuli and Amethyst Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Cross Pendant. This handmade cross pendant features 4 Amethyst cabochons, one larger stone in the center and one at left, right and top silver caps all mounted on a genuine lapis cross. The attached bale is a twisted rope of silver. Width 1 1/2" Height 2 3/4" with ornate rigid bale. And an extra ring like loop with cactus like etching also signed by Troutman. Overall height is 3 1/2" Weight 39.2 grams It is signed 94 D Troutman Sterling This dark blue gemstone is made of the mineral lazurite and has been used by ancient civilizations for over 6,500 years. The Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks all used lapis lazuli, and it was prized by the ancient Egyptian pharaohs. The Renaissance painters valued it as a rare pigment that was worth more than gold. Today, lapis lazuli is mainly used in jewelry, but it's also used for inlay and intarsia.