Vintage Mid-Century Lapis Lazuli Necklace in 14k

This Mid-Century bead necklace features 51 lapis lazuli stones alternating with 52 yellow gold beads strung on 14 karat yellow gold at 30 inches long. The lapis stones range from 8.4mm to 12.8mm, creating subtle size variation throughout the strand, and their deep celestial blue color provides strong contrast against the warm yellow gold beads.

Lapis lazuli has an opaque finish with natural pyrite flecks that create golden sparkle within the blue - these minerals are what give lapis its distinctive appearance. At 30 inches, you can wear this as a single long strand that hits below your bust, double it for a layered look at collar length, or even wrap it multiple times depending on your outfit. The alternating pattern of blue stone and gold bead creates visual rhythm as you move, with the color shifting from blue to gold all the way around.

The graduated lapis sizing means the largest stones will naturally gravitate to the center front when worn, creating a focal point.