A 13 mm lapis bead under a matte silver bow
This pendant centers on a polished natural lapis lazuli round bead, about 13 mm across. Above it sits a sculpted S925 sterling silver bow with a matte, frosted ribbon texture. Two silver ribbon tails curve down either side of the bead, framing the blue without covering the front face. The bow has no stone inlays—the metal is silver only.
This listing is the pendant alone. A chain is not included. Gallery photos may show a thin gold-tone chain for styling; that chain is display only and is not part of the purchase.
How this differs from other lapis pendants
Many lapis pendants are a drilled bead on a simple bail, or a cabochon set into a flat metal plate. Here the focal is a full round bead, and the bail is replaced by a three-dimensional ribbon bow whose tails follow the sphere’s sides. That changes what you see at the neckline: a glossy blue sphere held by a matte silver bow, rather than a flat framed stone or a bare drilled bead.
Because no chain ships with the pendant, you choose the chain metal, length, and thickness yourself. If you want a ready-to-wear necklace with cord or chain already attached, look at finished necklace styles instead of this pendant-only format. More options sit in our lapis lazuli pendants collection.
Stone character and treatment
The bead shows a deep, even blue with very little visible white calcite and few gold-colored flecks. Selecting a round bead of this size for both strong blue and so few visible markings is more demanding than selecting much smaller beads, because more surface area has to stay clean.
The lapis is undyed and untreated. We cut and polish this lapis ourselves from rough, so we know no dye or other treatment is added at any stage. Natural lapis can still vary slightly in tone and in how those fine markings sit from bead to bead; matching the description does not mean every bead looks identical under every light.
For how blue, calcite, and pyrite are judged more generally, see our lapis lazuli quality guide.
Matte bow versus glossy bead
The bow’s matte, frosted finish softens reflected light on the silver, while the polished lapis shows a brighter surface highlight. That contrast is deliberate: the metal reads as ribbon texture, and the stone reads as a smooth blue sphere. There are no CZ accents or engraved patterns on the bow—shape and finish carry the design.
Choosing and wearing
Plan for a chain or cord that fits the pendant’s bail opening and the neckline length you want. A finer chain keeps attention on the 13 mm bead; a thicker chain or cord shifts the balance toward the metal or textile. Because the piece is pendant-only, gift buyers should confirm whether a chain needs to be sourced separately.
Care
Wipe the lapis and silver with a soft, dry cloth after wear. Avoid prolonged soaking, perfume, lotion on the stone, and ultrasonic cleaning. Store the pendant apart from harder jewelry so the polished bead is not scratched. Sterling silver can darken over time; a silver polishing cloth used on the bow only can restore brightness without abrasive dips on the lapis.
Product details
- Type: pendant only (chain not included)
- Gemstone: natural lapis lazuli round bead, about 13 mm; undyed and untreated
- Metal: S925 sterling silver matte ribbon bow; no stone inlays
- Silhouette: bow above bead; ribbon tails frame the sides
- Color: deep blue and silver
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