Blue Lapis Lazuli Inlay Vintage Sterling 925 Rope channel Hoop Pierced Earring

These earrings feature a semi-precious stone known for its dark blue color, lapis lazuli, inlaid within sterling silver. The lapis inlays are raised and exhibit a cobalt blue hue with natural pyrite inclusions. The earrings are curved and have sterling silver posts. The Zuni are known for their inlay work, where stones are meticulously fit together, sometimes with silver channels in between. They are unsigned but tested positive for sterling 7.8 grams 1 1/4”X1/8” Blue lapis inlay Shorter posts 7-8mm Generic backs