1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Pendant

A single rounded lapis form is framed by softly tiered yellow gold.

This 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels pendant centers on a deep blue lapis lazuli bead, shaped into a compact, gently swelling form and held between ribbed 18k yellow gold caps. The contrast is simple and deliberate: matte, mineral blue against warm polished gold, with the stepped terminals lending the piece a subtle architectural rhythm. At 6.3 grams, it is small in scale but substantial in character, designed to read as a quiet object of color rather than ornament alone.

A small blue talisman, held between rings of gold.