Chuyma Rose Brooch

Description

Tiny pieces of stone come together like a painting in the Chuyma mosaic rose brooch. Crafted in solid 950 sterling silver, it is inlaid with lapis lazuli, jasper and turquoise using the mosaic technique, a painstaking method that turns natural stone into vivid, detailed petals.

Lapis Lazuli World artisans in Chile cut each fragment by hand and fit it into place, then polish the surface until it is smooth and seamless. Deep blue lapis lazuli, prized since antiquity and ground into ultramarine by Renaissance painters, pairs with warm jasper and sky-blue turquoise for a rose full of color and depth.

Wear it on a coat or blazer lapel, pin it to a scarf, or add it to a hat for a touch of handmade charm. The rose is a classic symbol of love, so this brooch makes a heartfelt gift for Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day or an anniversary.

• Material: solid 950 sterling silver
• Stones: inlaid lapis lazuli, jasper and turquoise
• Technique: stone mosaic