{"product_id":"along-the-nile-lapis","title":"Along the Nile: Lapis","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLapis Lazuli \u0026amp; Turquoise Strand Necklace\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are blues that decorate, and then there are blues that have traveled across civilizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlong the Nile: Lapis\u003c\/strong\u003e is built around natural, undyed lapis lazuli, its deep ultramarine blue interrupted by flashes of turquoise and warm gold. Long polished lapis beads create the necklace's architectural rhythm, while smaller stones and gold-plated brass spacers give the strand movement and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the ancient Egyptians, lapis lazuli was precious enough to travel an astonishing distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone does not naturally occur in Egypt. Much of the lapis reaching the ancient Mediterranean world originated thousands of miles away in the mountains of what is now Afghanistan, passing through extensive trade networks before arriving in Egyptian workshops. There, its extraordinary blue became part of jewelry, amulets, inlay, and objects made for both this life and the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat journey is part of what fascinates me about the stone. A small piece of lapis can carry within it a much larger story about geography, human ingenuity, exchange, and the lengths people have always been willing to travel in pursuit of beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlong the Nile: Lapis\u003c\/strong\u003e translates that ancient material fascination into a modern strand meant to be worn rather than preserved behind glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 17.5 inches long, it rests near the collarbone. A 1.5-inch extender provides additional room for adjusting its length, whether worn alone or staggered alongside another strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned to Wear Together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlong the Nile\u003c\/strong\u003e necklaces were designed as part of the larger Ancient Egypt series, sharing their gemstone palette and visual language with the lotus earrings, beaded bracelets, and other pieces throughout the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 17.5 inches, Lapis sits beautifully among the shorter strands while leaving room for the longer Polychrome and Carnelian necklaces to fall beneath it. Pair it with coordinating earrings or bracelets, add another necklace, or build an entire arrangement from the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pieces are meant to be mixed, layered, and made your own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural, undyed lapis lazuli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural, undyed turquoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished tubular and smaller gemstone beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-plated brass spacer beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14kt gold-filled lobster clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 17.5 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5-inch extender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to coordinate with the \u003cem\u003eAlong the Nile\u003c\/em\u003e necklaces and other Ancient Egypt-inspired pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Colorado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of a kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContinue Your Journey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep into the Hall of Ancient Civilizations\u003c\/strong\u003e and follow lapis lazuli far beyond the Nile. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/larsenjewelry.com\/blogs\/hall-of-ancient-civilizations\/why-ancient-egyptians-treasured-lapis-lazuli\" title=\"Explore Why Ancient Egyptians Treasured Lapis Lazuli\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Ancient Egyptians Treasured Lapis Lazuli\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, discover why this extraordinary blue stone was so highly valued, where it came from, and how it traveled thousands of miles before reaching the workshops of ancient Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/larsenjewelry.com\/blogs\/hall-of-ancient-civilizations\" title=\"Explore the Hall of Ancient Civilizations\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the Exhibit →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larsen Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67270957760557,"sku":"LJ-N-ATN-LAP-001","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/1862\/2253\/files\/ee8394bb-63c7-4e81-8e2e-13a6b0b25be8.jpg?v=1786215573","url":"https:\/\/larsenjewelry.com\/products\/along-the-nile-lapis","provider":"Larsen Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}