This piece has been purchased and remains in this collection for the purpose of art. , includes 20 inch chain, to request an 18 or 24 inch chain, simply leave a note at checkout.  Since the earliest of times, Lapis Lazuli has been associated with strength and courage, royalty and wisdom, intellect and truth. From antiquity, lapis lazuli has been used in the belief that it will ward off evil to it's meditater.