{"product_id":"lapis-flower-bolo-tie","title":"Lapis Flower Bolo Tie in Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lapis Flower Bolo Tie is a .925 sterling silver bolo with a hand-carved lapis lazuli centerpiece and a braided leather cord, made by hand in our workshop in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe centerpiece is carved — not set as a plain cabochon — into a blooming flower, so the deep blue of the lapis catches light differently across every petal. Lapis is never uniform: the gold flecks of pyrite and the pale veins of calcite make each stone its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt's a contemporary reading of a classic bolo. Wear it formally with a collar, or every day with an open shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe sterling silver backing is our own: two integrated loops let the braided leather cord slide smoothly for adjustment while holding the centerpiece in place. Each mechanism is fabricated and finished by hand in our workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .925 sterling silver, hand-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: hand-carved natural lapis lazuli \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCord: genuine braided leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom sterling silver backing with two integrated adjustment loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne size, adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 15 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: hand-carved lapis lazuli flower, special cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in: our workshop in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order: 4–6 weeks from order to delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping: worldwide. US orders ship from Houston, Texas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSilver is a living material and will develop a patina over time. Polish it with a silver cloth to bring back the shine. Lapis is a softer stone — keep it away from perfume and household cleaners, and store the piece dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs the lapis natural?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes, natural lapis lazuli, carved by hand. The gold flecks are pyrite and the pale veins are calcite — both are natural to the stone and part of how you tell real lapis from dyed substitutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow does the cord adjust?\u003c\/em\u003e Two integrated loops on the silver backing let the braided leather cord slide freely, so you can set the length where you want it and it stays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan it be worn casually?\u003c\/em\u003e That's how we wear it. It reads formal with a collared shirt and relaxed with an open one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"carolina spratling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42959098609760,"sku":"OTH-BO-LF-01","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/8947\/4400\/files\/Bolotielapisflower1.jpg?v=1784242701","url":"https:\/\/carolinasstudio.com\/products\/lapis-flower-bolo-tie","provider":"Carolina S Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}