posted on August 12, 2006 10:25:17 AM new
Are the heart shaped stones in these screw-back earrings Lapis ? They are really really dark is why I'm asking. Almost navy blue in color . They setting is 14K .
posted on August 12, 2006 10:35:21 AM new
I can't tell from your picture.
Lapis lazuli (lazurite) is a relatively soft material: 5-6 on the hardness scale, where diamond is a 10. It should have brassy yellow flecks in it, which are pyrite. Lapis is typically deep blue, azure blue, violet-blue or greenish-blue.
The best lapis in the world comes from Afghanistan and Pakistan.
posted on August 12, 2006 02:57:21 PM new
Hey Stop,Is there a way to tell the difference ? They tap against the teeth like stone and are cold against my skin. Also the setting is 14K gold (I stone acid tested to make sure)
posted on August 12, 2006 05:05:25 PM new
Thanks for your reply Stop. I immersed them in water for about a minute,gave them a shake to get the water off .They weighed 6 grams dry and 6.1 grams wet. So they must be real Lapis .
