{"product_id":"lapis-lazuli-soul-drops-large","title":"Lapis Lazuli Soul Drops - Large","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHair tucked back. Blue on show. You’ll want people to see these.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich blue, scattered golden flecks and gorgeous big gemstones beside your face. These are the earrings you put on with something simple, catch yourself in the mirror and think, “Yes. That’s exactly what I needed.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful blue, with so much to look at\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lapis Lazuli Soul Drops Grande Earrings feature generous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 × 15 mm natural lapis lazuli cabochons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, set in sterling silver. A larger take on our Soul Drops style, they have a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48 mm total drop from the tip of the hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving that glorious blue plenty of room to make an impression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd there’s so much more than one shade of blue. Deeper patches, brighter areas and gold-coloured pyrite flecks bring detail and character to the stones. Their smooth, domed cabochon finish lets you enjoy the natural patterns across each generous surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll feel dressed without having to fuss. Your favourite shirt, these earrings and perhaps a ring you love. Suddenly, you’re ready to go, and rather pleased with how it all came together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere You’ll Wear Them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImagine that blue against a white linen shirt over lunch, with your hair tucked behind your ears. Or beside the collar of a cream knit, bringing colour to an otherwise simple outfit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey look beautiful with denim, navy, black and earthy neutrals. Wear them to dinner, a gallery visit, a weekend away or a celebration. There’s no need to wait for an occasion when you love how they make you feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Keep Reaching for Them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love substantial gemstones and natural detail, these give you both. The simple setting makes the lapis the centre of attention, while the generous size gives you the statement you’re looking for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey’re an easy way to wear colour, with enough interest that you’ll keep noticing something different in the stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Little About Lapis Lazuli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLapis lazuli has been treasured for thousands of years for its remarkable blue colour. It was also used to create ultramarine pigment, prized by artists for its richness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts natural mixture of minerals gives it such an individual appearance. Lazurite contributes the blue, pyrite creates the golden flecks, and calcite can appear as lighter markings. Those little details belong to the stone itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural lapis lazuli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 30 × 15 mm each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth, polished cabochons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal drop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 48 mm, measured from the tip of the hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5 grams per earring, 10 grams per pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hooks for pierced ears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Larger version of our Soul Drops earrings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach stone has its own variations in blue, mineral markings and golden pyrite flecks. The two stones in your pair may differ slightly, and no two pairs will look exactly alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle Them With\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcho their rich blue with our \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/desiderate.com.au\/products\/magic-lapis-lazuli-ring\"\u003eMagic Lapis Lazuli Ring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a more relaxed mix, pair them with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/desiderate.com.au\/products\/under-the-sun-pearl-ring-white\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder The Sun White Pearl Ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The luminous white pearl looks gorgeous alongside deep blue lapis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/desiderate.com.au\/products\/large-lapis-lazuli-pendant-in-sterling-silver\"\u003eLarge Lapis Lazuli Pendant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOr keep the rest simple with your favourite sterling silver bangle and let the earrings take the attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewellery Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently polish the sterling silver with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/desiderate.com.au\/products\/desiderate-sparkle-cleaning-cloth\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesiderate Sparkle Cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/desiderate.com.au\/products\/desiderate-sparkle-cleaning-cloth\"\u003e,\u003c\/a\u003e keeping the treated cloth away from the lapis lazuli.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWipe the stones gently with a separate soft, slightly damp cloth and dry carefully. Avoid soaking, steam, ultrasonic cleaners, harsh chemicals and prolonged heat. Put your earrings on after perfume and hairspray, and remove them before showering, swimming or sleeping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow large are these lapis lazuli earrings?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach lapis lazuli stone measures approximately 30 mm long by 15 mm wide. The total earring drop is 48 mm from the tip of the hook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow are Soul Drops Grande different from the original Soul Drops?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoul Drops Grande are the larger version of the style, featuring generous 30 × 15 mm lapis lazuli gemstones. Check the stone measurements and total drop when comparing the two designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are the golden flecks in the blue stones?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gold-coloured flecks are pyrite, a mineral that naturally occurs within lapis lazuli. They are part of the stone, rather than added gold decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much do the earrings weigh?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach earring weighs approximately 5 grams, making the pair approximately 10 grams. Compare this with earrings you already enjoy wearing if you have a preferred weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill my earrings look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural lapis lazuli varies in colour, pattern and mineral content. Your earrings will have their own arrangement of blue tones and golden flecks, with slight differences between the two stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desiderate PTY LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48426476994809,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1863\/5921\/files\/Close-up_of_lapis_lazuli_cabochons_showing_rich_blue_tones_golden_pyrite_flecks_and_natural_mineral_markings.png?v=1794194427","url":"https:\/\/desiderate.com.au\/products\/lapis-lazuli-soul-drops-large","provider":"Desiderate PTY LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}