Lapis Bead Necklace
22kt Yellow Gold and Lapis Bead Necklace By Artist Scott Diffrient. This necklace features hand cut Lapis beads, a center hand cut fan bead with 22kt yellow gold spacer beads, and an 18kt gold double hook lapis clasp. This necklace measures 24inches.
Santa Fe Artist: Scott Diffrient 
Scott Diffrient is a contemporary artist who is willing to invest the time and precision necessary to produce fine works of art. His jewelry is influenced by his love of ancient cultures. His designs are reminiscent of ancient architecture.
From his light filled studio in Galisteo, Diffrient works with rough stones of high quality, predominately North American natural turquoise, as well as stones from around the world, such as sugilite, coral, jade, lapis, lazuli, and more. The Southwest has provided a constant source of inspiration for Diffrient’s “modern artifacts”.