Vintage Lapis Lazuli Sterling Silver Necklace

Authentic sterling silver lapis lazuli necklace measuring 24 3/4" inch. This vintage necklace features seven stations of three spherical shape lapis lazuli beads. The larger beads in each group graduate from 8 to 10mm. in size while the smaller adjoining beads range from 6 to 8mm. The necklace beads are a cool looking twisted rectangular shape design. Located between and to the outside of each rectangle is a small round silver bead. The lapis and silver beads are strung on what appears to be a vinyl coated strand of stainless steel. Completing this necklace is a lobster claw style clasp. The stamped on the end tab is "Sterling". The necklace weighs 30.5 grams. This necklace has not been cleaned or polished and shows a dark oxidization.