Hand carved in our UK workshop, our round gemstone pendants are made of a semi precious stone measuring 12 mm diameter and 5mm deep, which has been drilled to fit onto you choice of chain. Pick from a silver, or gold plated circular choker necklace, or a silver snake chain - available in 42 or 45cm lengths. Lapis Lazuli is perhaps the best known gemstone. A   mineral prized by royalty and artists throughout history for its vibrant ultramarine colour. Most Lapis Lazuli is mined in Afghanistan, and it comes in many variations, from light to dark shades and including flecks of gold pyrite or calcite which make it resemble the sky with stars of swirling clouds.Pink Opal is sourced only in Peru; it is a soft rose colour opaque gemstone. Thought by some to be a stone representing hope and healing, opal stones are also a birthstone for October birthdates.Blue lace agate is a soft blue coloured semi precious stone from the chalcedony family. The birthstone for February, it is also thought to represent tranquillity.  It's subtle light blue banding comes from uneven mineral layers deposited over time.About the package  Our cable necklaces are shipped in a high quality black gift envelope and snake chain pieces in a black jewellery box