New Double Band Sterling Silver rings with Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Black Onyx and Malachite.
Carnelian has a long history, dating back to ancient times. It has been valued across many civilizations for its beauty and perceived protective and symbolic properties. Ancient Egyptians associated it with the sunset, using it for jewelry and amulets to protect the dead. In Greece and Rome, it was linked to courage and authority. It was commonly used for signet rings for sealing documents.
Lapis lazuli has a long history, used since at least the 4th millennium BC by the ancient Egyptians. They imported it from Afghanistan for jewelry, amulets, and the tomb of Tutankhamun. It was prized across many cultures for its deep blue color, symbolizing divinity, wisdom, and power. Later, it was famously ground into the pigment ultramarine for use in art, particularly during the Renaissance and Islamic Golden Age.
Black onyx has a long history, beginning with ancient civilizations like Egypt and Rome. They valued it for its protective qualities and used it in jewelry and amulets. It was associated with strength and courage. Later, during the Victorian era, it became a popular choice for mourning jewelry.
Malachite has a long history, dating back to ancient Egypt where it was mined as early as 4000 BCE. It was used for protective amulets, carvings, and green eye paint. It was believed to symbolize fertility and new life. Ancient cultures in Greece and Rome also used it for protection and ornamentation.
