{"product_id":"lacquerware-lapis-lazuli-choker-necklace-with-alloy-accents","title":"Lacquerware \u0026 Lapis Lazuli Choker Necklace with Alloy Accents","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChinese Lacquer, Lapis Lazuli, Alloy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree materials, named as they are: a Chinese lacquer focal bead, a strand of natural lapis lazuli, and alloy hardware. The lacquer is deep blue with a raised circle pattern; the lapis shows pyrite flecks. A choker, worn close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChinese lacquer focal bead:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure natural raw lacquer, about 15.6mm. Tree sap, layered and cured — not paint or resin. Raised circles are worked into the coat by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural lapis lazuli:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceted strand beads in deep blue, with natural pyrite specks. Not dyed howlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlloy hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel beads, spacers, lobster clasp, and extension chain in a gold-tone alloy finish. Not solid gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 12.4g. Slight variation per piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choker, with an adjustable extension chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lobster clasp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear it at the base of the neck, alone or with a thin gold chain. The blue reads as stone and lacquer, not costume navy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid prolonged water, perfume, and direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe with a soft dry cloth. Do not soak lapis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural raw lacquer contains urushiol. Stop wearing if itching or redness appears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Islecryst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54190443102572,"sku":"LM007-4","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/3369\/2012\/files\/batch-2_2_11zon_7ba260d2-a397-47c7-bead-807a2ddb1cb0.webp?v=1791460766","url":"https:\/\/www.islecryst.com\/products\/lacquerware-lapis-lazuli-choker-necklace-with-alloy-accents","provider":"islecryst","version":"1.0","type":"link"}