8th Century Persian Lapis Dove Drop Earring in Solid 14kt Gold

This lost relic, a brilliant blue lapis lazuli dove from the 8th-century AD, is a hand carved bead that was most likely used in an ancient Ottoman necklace. Since antiquity, lapis lazuli, a semi-precious stone, has been thought to ward off evil and give its wearer strength and courage.  The piece was found in a region that later became the Ottoman Empire. It’s been passed through various private collections until finally realizing it’s forever home in this one-of-a-kind piece—meant to adorn the wearer's ear The ancient dove hangs from a solid 14kt gold Byzantine chain, and is topped with a matching lapis lazuli cabochon—also set in solid 14kt gold. Details & Materials 8th–11th century Persian hand-carved lapis dove 4mm Lapis cabochon  Solid 14kt yellow gold setting Solid 14kt handmade Byzantine chain 57.5MM x 20MM x 6MM  Handmade in NYC *The hand-carved lapis dove is an authentic ancient antiquity dating between the 8th and 11th century discovered in modern day Iran. All gold