Lapis Mariner Chain

Cut, shaped and polished thru an eight wheel process!
Rocky to Refined as we like to call it.

The mariner link chain, also known as the anchor link, has a long history that dates back to the 1800s and was popular in the Victorian era.

The mariner link draws its inspiration from the sturdy chains used in maritime settings to anchor ships. This design, characterized by interlocking oval or round links, exudes strength and durability. Over time, jewellery artisans embraced the symbolism and aesthetics of the mariner link, incorporating it into various accessories.

The Gucci Link is a chunky, puffed-up version of the mariner’s chain, which is a link design that originated in the 1800s.

The mariner link pays homage to the maritime world, symbolizing strength, stability, and a connection to the sea. It serves as a reminder of voyages, exploration, and the enduring spirit of adventure.

This stone is royalty.
It demands attention.

In fact, the first society to have a word for the colour blue was the Egyptians, the only culture that could produce blue dyes. From then, it seems that awareness of the colour spread throughout the modern world.
But just because there was no word for blue, does that mean our ancestors couldn’t see it?

The name “lapis lazuli” means “blue stone.” The gorgeous blue color of lapis lazuli has attracted the attention of artists for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians used it to create blue cosmetics. In the Renaissance, painters ground the stone to make ultramarine, a blue pigment used for skies and seas.

The color blue was associated with royalty in many ancient cultures, and this was especially true in Ancient Egypt, making lapis lazuli one of the most valuable gemstones of all for use in Egyptian jewelry.

I wonder if Lapis was the beginnings of “blue”?