The Sphinx Pendant

Lapis was revered for thousands of years in ancient Egypt, where it was thought to guide the soul into immortality and allow the heart to be opened to love. The Royal Stone was rumoured to hold the gods' souls. Lapis is thought to strengthen the immune system, lower blood pressure, purify the blood, and reduce any inflammation in the body. Lapis Lazuli can help you establish a connection to clarity, honesty, and intuition as a stone that promotes wisdom and communication.

In order to be effective Lapis Lazuli is suggested to be contacted with skin. The craftsmanship of the necklace is carefully designed in-line with the gemstone’s properties as the back of the necklace is completely open allowing the gemstone to contact the wearer.

Birthstone: December

The intaglio depiction of the gem is of a Sphinx. We feel that the necklace's genuine ancient beauty is the result of The Charites London's meticulous hand carvings of each piece (entirely from wax), which results in a unique item. Every design has a special backstory. This necklace is hand sculpted and completed by craftsmen in Istanbul, Turkey's Grand Bazaar.

Our unique handcrafted jewellery designs are from 925 Sterling Silver that has been responsibly obtained and finished with 22K Gold Vermeil to ensure the rich gold lustre is preserved for a longer period of time.

As The Charites London, our necklaces are designed for you to use in long and magnificent times. In order to preserve the beauty and cleanliness of our necklaces like it’s the first day, we recommend that you take them off in the shower, when applying perfume and body makeup. The Charites London employs a variety of braided chains, forever influenced by the skills of prehistoric artisans. To avoid damage on these delicate and gorgeous chains please always keep it flat in The Charites London purse.

The Charites London jewellery is hand sculpted in Istanbul, Turkey to the highest standards with using certified ethical metals and responsibly sourced gemstones. Our artists have been recognized for following global standards of social and environmental responsibility.

• Customizable Intaglio Engravings

  At The Charites London, we are excited to offer a unique opportunity to personalize our open-back designs with custom intaglio engravings. Our open-back designs are crafted to allow the gemstone's properties to connect directly with the wearer, and we are now using this special space for customized engravings, making each piece even more personal and meaningful.

   

  Available Customization Options

  You can now customize the back of your chosen design with one of the following:

  - Initials (up to 3 letters)

  - Numbers (up to 3 digits)

  - Zodiac Signs  

   

  *Please note that we currently do not offer other symbols or engravings beyond those listed.

   

  How to Proceed with Your Open-Back Customization:

  • Choose the Custom Engraving Option

    • Under the product's drop-down menu titled "Custom Engraving on Back of the Design", select the custom engraving option. Please note that this is an additional service, charged at £10.

  • Describe Your Custom Engraving in Detail

    • In the text box provided, write down exactly what you want to be engraved. It is crucial to provide a detailed description, such as:
      • “I want the Taurus zodiac sign.”
      • “I want the initials E.A. to be engraved.”
    • This helps ensure that we create the engraving just as you envision it.

  After your engraving request is submitted, our artisans will hand-engrave the back of the design and finish it with the same gold leaf used in the original piece, ensuring it blends seamlessly with the design.

   

  Process and Timelines

  Each intaglio is carefully hand-engraved by our skilled artisans, please allow an additional 1 business day for the customization process to be completed.  

   

  Important Notice

  Due to the personalized nature of the custom engravings, all customized products are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. We take great care to ensure each engraving is perfect, creating a special way to celebrate the uniqueness of our designs.

  For more elaborate customizations, such as mythical creatures or symbols featured in our existing designs, we offer the option to have these intaglios engraved on the front of the design. Please contact us directly to create a custom order for these unique requests.

  For any further inquiries, feel free to contact us directly. We are excited to create something truly personal and timeless for you!