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9th Anniversary Earrings in Sterling Silver
9th anniversary earrings honor nine years of marriage with lapis lazuli, the traditional gemstone for this milestone. Our collection of 909 pairs features this deep blue stone set in .925 sterling silver. Lapis lazuli has been prized for over 6,000 years, first mined in the mountains of Afghanistan. With a Mohs hardness of 5 to 5.5, it holds up well in earring settings where contact is minimal. Prices range from $436 to $21,856, with free shipping across the United States.
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Why Lapis Lazuli Marks the Ninth Year of Marriage
Lapis lazuli earned its place as the ninth anniversary stone through centuries of association with wisdom and truth. The ancient Egyptians ground it into powder for eye shadow and paint. Medieval Europeans called it ultramarine and paid more for it than gold. Today, the finest specimens still come from the Badakhshan province of Afghanistan, where miners extract the stone at elevations above 10,000 feet. Each piece in this collection pairs natural lapis lazuli with .925 sterling silver. The stone's deep blue color comes from lazurite, while the golden flecks you see are pyrite inclusions. Some pieces also show white calcite veining, a natural characteristic that confirms you're looking at real stone rather than dyed material. Our silversmiths work with these natural variations rather than against them. We have offered this collection since 2005, shipping from the US with no charge for domestic delivery. Browse 909 pairs to find the right match for a ninth anniversary.Frequently Asked Questions
What is the traditional gemstone for a 9th wedding anniversary?
Lapis lazuli is the traditional gemstone for the ninth wedding anniversary. This blue stone symbolizes wisdom and has been associated with this milestone in American anniversary traditions.
Is lapis lazuli durable enough for everyday earrings?
Lapis lazuli has a Mohs hardness of 5 to 5.5, making it suitable for earrings since they experience less impact than rings or bracelets. Store them separate from harder stones to prevent scratching.
Why does lapis lazuli have gold flecks?
The gold flecks in lapis lazuli are pyrite inclusions, a natural mineral that forms alongside the blue lazurite. These inclusions confirm the stone is natural rather than synthetic.
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