"Hatshepsut" lapis lazuli couture necklace and earring set

This statement jewelry set honors Hatshepsut, a powerful female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt who reigned from c. 1479 BC until c. 1458 BC.  She attained unprecedented power for a woman, adopting the full titles and regalia of a pharaoh.  Her reign, fully accepted by a flourishing Egypt, introduced a period of peace, prosperity, and immense artistic creativity.  
 
Hatshepsut is heavily associated with lapis lazuli because it was a sacred, rare, and high-value material in ancient Egypt that symbolized divinity and royalty, reinforcing her status as a legitimate pharaoh rather than just a queen.

Necklace features 8 adjoining strands of 6x10mm lapiz lazuli beads with antique brass spacers, joined together at the clasp by 24-5mm round lapis beads and a brass multi-strand clasp.  14k gold plated insignia tag.
 
Matching earrings feature 32x51mm hand-hammered brass Temple of the Heart talismans and 5mm lapis lazuli beads.  14k gold plated flat french hooks.