Indigo – 藍 | Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklace

Indigo – 藍 is a strand of faceted lapis lazuli with gold — night-sky blue at choker length.

Design Concept

Indigo – 藍 began with the kind of quiet piece a wearer returns to without thinking. Faceted lapis rondelles in deep cobalt, spaced with small gold beads, meeting at a single polished lapis tablet — night sky condensed to choker length. The piece is designed to sit close to the body — light enough to forget, present enough to be found by the hand during the day. The kanji 藍 means indigo — a small visual anchor for what the necklace is about.

藍は、夜のことばのいろ。

Material & Craft

Faceted natural lapis lazuli rondelles (2–3mm, deep cobalt with natural pyrite flecks), polished gold accent beads, one rectangular lapis tablet focal, gold lobster clasp with extender chain. Each piece is finished by hand in small batches. Small variation in stone tone or knot position is part of the made-by-hand register, not a defect.

Energy & Intention

Lapis has been the stone of clear speech and honest thought since antiquity — ground into the blue of manuscripts, worn at the throat where the voice lives. KAGAKI treats this register interpretively, not as a religious or medical claim — a small daily reminder rather than a promise.

Who It's For

For someone who wants a small marker rather than a statement piece — a meditator, a writer, a traveller, a friend marking a transition. The piece is intentionally subtle: it layers with other small pieces and settles into daily wear. The wearer who prefers a quiet object over a loud one — that is who this piece is built for.

Gift Idea

For the articulate friend, the writer, the one finding their voice this year. The gift carries more meaning when paired with a few words of your own about why this piece was chosen. KAGAKI packaging is kept simple so the piece can be the focus.

Care Note

Natural stone and metal ask for gentle habits: put the necklace on after perfume and lotion, not before. Avoid prolonged water; remove before bathing, swimming, or sleeping. Store flat or hung, away from direct sunlight. Stone tone varies piece to piece — that variation is the material, not a defect.

KAGAKI Signature

Designed by KAGAKI — a small handmade studio working in the quiet intersection of Japanese and broader Asian craft traditions. Each piece is finished by hand and quietly inspected before it is sent. Shipped from Hollywood, California. Most pieces ship within 2–5 business days via USPS with tracking. Free U.S. Ground Shipping on orders over $39.

自然に導かれ、意図を込めて、祝福とともに手仕事で仕立てています。