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ORUS Lapis Lazuli Rosary-Style Chain Necklace

ORUS brand necklace featuring small blue lapis lazuli beads wire-wrapped in gold-toned chain with a branded oval tag near the clasp. - view 1
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Estimated value

$85 - $165

Rarity

Average(4/10)

Category

Jewelry

Brand

ORUS

Era

Circa 2015-2024

Origin

🇫🇷 France

Authenticity

Very High(85%)
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ORUS LAPIS LAZULI ROSARY-STYLE CHAIN NECKLACE: IDENTIFICATION

A fine-gauge rosary-style necklace featuring faceted lapis lazuli beads measuring approximately 2-2.5mm each. The beads are wire-wrapped in a station-link configuration with a yellow-toned metal chain. The terminal features a lobster claw clasp and a signature oval hang tag stamped with the 'ORUS' brand name and logo.

Compare with other jewelry in the archive: 14-Karat Gold Pendant Bail with Geometric Maker's Mark, 14K White Gold Cluster Pendant, 18K Two-Tone Gold Double Halo Pendant by RI.

CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

French Contemporary DesignPost-2007

ORUS represents the 21st-century trend of 'rebellious chic' jewelry originating from the Marais district of Paris

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

  • •Contemporary accessorizing using 'stacking' or layering multiple fine-gauge chains

Meaning Through Time

Medieval

The wired-bead style was strictly religious, used for counting prayers in rosaries

21st Century

The rosary form has been fully secularized as a bohemian jewelry staple

PERIOD & PROVENANCE

The 'ORUS' brand, founded in 2007, focuses on artisanal jewelry techniques including the 'chaine chapelet' (rosary chain) style which gained significant popularity in the late 2010s. This specific construction mimics traditional liturgical bead-stringing but is adapted for contemporary fashion ...
The 'ORUS' brand, founded in 2007, focuses on artisanal jewelry techniques including the 'chaine chapelet' (rosary chain) style which gained significant popularity in the late 2010s. This specific construction mimics traditional liturgical bead-stringing but is adapted for contemporary fashion jewelry. The brand often uses 925 sterling silver with 18k gold plating (vermeil) as its primary medium.

COLLECTOR NOTES

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Lapis Lazuli has been mined in the Sar-i Sang mines of Afghanistan for over 6,000 years, providing the same pigment used for ultramarine paint in Renaissance masterpieces.

SCARCITY

Average55-70%
CommonLegendary

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Rarity 4/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 17 jewelry items at rarity 4 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

  • Standard antique shop items
  • Regularly available
  • Moderate collector interest

Confidence Factors

  • Branded hang tag with distinct ORUS logo matches known contemporary retail examples
  • Construction technique is consistent with high-end costume/vermeil jewelry brands
How does authenticity detection work?

GEMOLOGIST'S ASSESSMENT

Jewelry Historian & Gemologist-Informed Appraiser

Jewelry Specialist

Confidence is high due to the clear branding stamp and specific construction style which aligns perfectly with the identified manufacturer's catalog.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Presence of 'ORUS' stamped oval authenticity tag near the clasp
  • 2Use of faceted lapis lazuli in a 2mm micro-scale characteristic of the 2010-2020 era
  • 3Rosary-style hand-wrapping of wire links rather than machine-cast links
  • 4Lobster claw clasp with appropriate tension and lack of surface oxidation

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Check for a '925' stamp on the back of the tag or clasp to confirm sterling silver base metal
  • →Test the lapis lazuli with a damp swab to ensure the blue color is natural and not surface-dyed

CONDITION & GRADE

Mint

Grading breakdown

Plating is intact without brassing; the lobster clasp functions smoothly; beads show consistent color saturation and no surface abrasions.

Condition

The item appears in pristine condition with no visible loss of gold plating on the jump rings or tag. Facets on the lapis beads are sharp and free of chips; wire wraps are uniform and tight.

GEMSTONE & METAL VALUE

$85 - $165

Updated: Jul 18, 2026

Who buys this

Collectors of contemporary French designer jewelry and individuals looking for high-quality everyday bohemian-style accessories.

What increases value

  • •Clarity and saturation of the lapis lazuli beads
  • •Presence of the ORUS hallmark which increases retail secondary value
  • •Consistency of the gold plating color

What lowers value

  • •Gold-plated items lose value rapidly if the plating shows wear (brassing)
  • •Kinks in the delicate wire-wrapped links can lead to breakage

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Deep indigo stones with visible gold-colored pyrite specks
  • •Uniformity in the hand-wrapped metal loops

Grade & condition

Metal plating integrity, stone security in wire wraps, and clarity of the hallmark stamp.

Rarity & demand

AverageModerate demandModerate liquidity
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For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.

YOUR INPUT VS. SCAN

How your provided context compares with Curiosa.com scanner findings.

What Aligned

  • User stated 'Mint' condition - visual inspection shows no wear to plating or stone damage
  • User stated 'Original/Authentic' - branding stamps and construction align with genuine ORUS production

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