1.80 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Cabochon Lapis Pair from Afghanistan

The Natural Gemstone Company presents a beautiful pair of Afghan lapis, an exceptionally vivid, opaque blue that stands apart from the many treated or lower quality lapis on the market. Unlike dyed or composite imitations that sacrifice depth and stability, these cabochon cut rounds are completely untreated, no enhancement, allowing the natural ultramarine tones and subtle matrix to read true and consistent. At 0.95 and 0.85 carats respectively, with dimensions of 6.11 x 6.16 x 3.38 mm and 6.11 x 6.09 x 3.27 mm, they offer a balance of presence and wearability that competing stones often miss. The strong color intensity and excellent polish give a richness that rivals smaller high end sapphires in visual impact, while remaining more accessible and unique in character. Where many market options present uneven color or shallow cutting, these well matched rounds display true cabochon domes that reflect light softly and evenly, providing a deep, velvety blue that performs beautifully in both classic and contemporary designs.

The pair has precise sizes and complementary weights that make them ideal for bespoke creations, whether you are setting matched stud earrings, a pair of mirrored ring stones, or designing asymmetric artisan pieces that value natural variability. Their round shape and cabochon profile sit elegantly in bezel settings, low profile rings, fine pave halos, or custom inlays for cufflinks and signet accents, and the near identical 6.11 mm diameters ensure symmetry without forcing an exact clone. Compared with cut and faceted alternatives that require larger carat sizes to achieve the same perceived color intensity, these lapis offer efficient value, delivering dramatic color in modest carat weights. Sourced from Afghanistan and selected by The Natural Gemstone Company for color fidelity and polish, these cabochons are an excellent choice for gem setters and designers seeking genuine, untreated material with ready to mount dimensions. If you want stones that combine provenance, polish, and proportions optimized for custom work, this pair is a superior, versatile option.