A charming little treasure carved from one of history’s most storied stones, this lapis lazuli elephant pendant carries all the quiet majesty of the creature it depicts. Saturated in that unmistakable celestial blue - once so prized that ancient scribes ground it into the pigment ultramarine for the decoration of sacred manuscripts - it is flecked naturally with pyrite, giving the impression of starlight caught upon its hide.
Shaped with pleasing heft and symmetry, the elephant stands in a sturdy, almost heraldic pose. Its form is simple yet expressive, recalling the small protective amulets favoured across many cultures. In Victorian Britain especially, elephants were embraced as symbols of wisdom, loyalty, and gentle strength - creatures of memory and good fortune. As Kipling once wrote, “An elephant’s faithful - one hundred per cent.”
Suspended from a 9ct gold bail, the contrast between warm gold and deep lapis lends this piece a richness that feels both artistic and tactile. Ideal either for daily wear or for layering amongst other cherished charms.
A delightful gift for a traveller, a collector of talismanic jewels, or anyone drawn to the romance of ancient stones and symbolic creatures.
THE CHARM COMES WITH A COMPLIMENTARY 18” STERLING SILVER CHAIN
Weight - 7.5gr
Measurements approx - 23 × 15 × 11mm
A charming little treasure carved from one of history’s most storied stones, this lapis lazuli elephant pendant carries all the quiet majesty of the creature it depicts. Saturated in that unmistakable celestial blue - once so prized that ancient scribes ground it into the pigment ultramarine for the decoration of sacred manuscripts - it is flecked naturally with pyrite, giving the impression of starlight caught upon its hide.
Shaped with pleasing heft and symmetry, the elephant stands in a sturdy, almost heraldic pose. Its form is simple yet expressive, recalling the small protective amulets favoured across many cultures. In Victorian Britain especially, elephants were embraced as symbols of wisdom, loyalty, and gentle strength - creatures of memory and good fortune. As Kipling once wrote, “An elephant’s faithful - one hundred per cent.”
Suspended from a 9ct gold bail, the contrast between warm gold and deep lapis lends this piece a richness that feels both artistic and tactile. Ideal either for daily wear or for layering amongst other cherished charms.
A delightful gift for a traveller, a collector of talismanic jewels, or anyone drawn to the romance of ancient stones and symbolic creatures.
THE CHARM COMES WITH A COMPLIMENTARY 18” STERLING SILVER CHAIN
Weight - 7.5gr
Measurements approx - 23 × 15 × 11mm
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