Our lapis lazuli and moonstone necklace is a dainty choker handmade with natural gemstones in 14K gold filled or 925 sterling silver. Goes with any occasion dressed up or down or layered with your favorites. We added lapis stones at the clasp to dress up the back. Stones have a royal blue color with flecks of gold from pyrite inclusions and moonstones have flashes of blue color. Lapis was discovered over 6,000 years ago in the Hindu-Kush mountains of Afghanistan. It is a natural untreated stone with a royal blue color with gold flecks from tiny pyrite inclusions. Often referred to a stone of truth and friendship, lapis can now be found in several places around the world. Afghanistan is still known for having the highest quality stones. During the middle ages lapis was used as a pigment for ultramarine color by painters. In the Middle East lapis was used an inlays in wall panels in palaces and churches. Moonstone is a natural gemstone in the feldspar family of minerals known for its blue flashes of color. Moonstone can be found in many places around the world, with the most popular deposits in India and Sri Lanka. Materials: Lapis Lazuli gemstone 8x10mm oval, 4mm round Moonstone gemstones 4mm round 14K gold filled, 925 sterling silver, 14K rose gold filled: 1.2mm cable chain 2mm round beads 26G wire If you have any questions just click "message seller" on our homepage. Thank you for visiting our jewelry shop, Linda and Joe .