Moonstones and lapis lazuli
        in carved applewood pendant

           Designed and carved by Dominic Koval
           at the Well of Stars, Lake Elmore, Vermont

Ancient Romans believed that moonstone shimmered because it was made from moonlight. It was said to arouse the tender passions and to open its wearer to sensitivity and intuition, and is one of the birthstones for June.  Lapis lazuli is traditionally associated with spirituality and the connection between heart and mind.. Prized in Babylonia and ancient Egypt, it is a December birthstone and the anniversary gem for the 7th and 9th years of marriage.
 

        enlargement                                                                        approximate size 
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#89.  Moonstones and lapis lazuli in carved applewood  
         Pendant
         2" x 2 3/4"
         [sold]

Each pendant comes in its own velvet lined blue and gold box, with a brief explanation of  the technique and a few words about the traditional symbolism of any stones included.

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