Italian Simulated Blue Lapis Bar Necklace in 14kt Yellow Gold. 18"

14KT: Karat (abbreviated kt or K) is a unit that indicates the purity of gold in the metal. 14kt is 58.33% gold. In the United States, 14K yellow gold is most favored and used in jewelry.

YELLOW GOLD: Gold is a precious metal with a natural yellow color. It is quite soft and often alloyed with other metals to increase its strength. The purity of the metal is indicated by a unit called a "karat," with 24kt having the highest percentage of natural gold.

CABLE: One of the most popular and classic of chain styles, created from interlocking oval links unvarying in size.

SPRINGRING CLASP: Invented in the early 1900s this diminutive device is highly effective. It's a hollow circular metal fastener with a spring opening. This keeps the clasp closed.

SIMULATED LAPIS: Simulated lapis is an artificial stone made to imitate real lapis. Sometimes known as "faux lapis," it does not actually hold any of the physical properties of lapis, as it could be made from acrylic, plastic, or resin. Simulated lapis is very affordable and comes in a midnight blue speckled with golden flecks.