Sterling Silver Dark Blue Lapis Lazuli Vintage Ring

A gorgeous sterling silver dark blue lapis lazuli ring with hand tooling around the stone and a wide band. It's hallmarked 925 sterling silver from Thailand. Antique, circa 1960s. There is some wear on the silver, although it's not too noticeable while wearing, otherwise it's in excellent condition. The construction of the ring is solid and genuine. The size is 8. Jewelry bag included. Since the earliest of times, lapis lazuli has been associated with royalty, strength and courage, wisdom and intellect, friendship and truth. From antiquity, lapis lazuli has been worn in the belief that it will ward off evil. In ancient Egypt, it was powdered and worn about the eyes to improve eyesight.