10.30 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Lapis Pair from Afghanistan

At The Natural Gemstone Company we present a pair of lapis that embodies quiet authority and refined taste, a twin expression of deep celestial blue that will elevate any collection, the duo weighs 5.94 carats and 4.36 carats respectively, both fashioned in a classic cushion silhouette that reads as timeless and contemporary at once, the larger measures 16.78 by 14.92 by 1.49 millimeters, the companion piece measures 17.15 by 15.03 by 2.00 millimeters, both are tablet cut to embrace broad, serene surfaces that reveal the stone without distraction, these lapis are opaque, the cutting accentuates their surface plane, and the excellent polish allows the vivid blue to claim the room with calm authority, there has been no enhancement, the color and character are entirely natural, and their origin is Afghanistan, a provenance long associated with the finest lapis in the world.

To hold these pieces is to appreciate the deep, saturated blue that is at once noble and visceral, the term vivid describes their color intensity without diminishing the subtlety of their natural markings, under changing light they appear like a fragment of an imperial sky, steady and resolute, the tablet cut creates a generous face up presentation, allowing the eye to travel across the stone and to discover delicate variations in tone and texture that testify to their natural formation, the excellent polish provides a satiny sheen, it refracts light softly and uniformly, the result is a stone that reads both modern and ageless, the opaque body gives the blue a sense of depth and mystery, small internal features and mineral veining sit like brush strokes to remind the connoisseur that this is a natural object of the earth, the absence of enhancement enhances their desirability, there is a confidence in owning a gem whose beauty is wholly original.

For the jeweler and the collector who understands proportion and presence, these cushion tablet lapis offer extraordinary design possibilities, their dimensions lend themselves to a pair of commanding stud earrings that balance weight and comfort, they will translate beautifully as a matched pair of cufflinks for an evening of deliberate elegance, set in warm gold they will glow with a historic richness, set in cool platinum they will read as modern and restrained, for a pendant the broader tablet face will read like a painted medallion, designers will appreciate the way these stones sit flat and assert an even plane, the large face allows for minimalist settings that celebrate the stone itself, while a thin bezel and custom handmade mount will secure the lapis while allowing the edge to breathe, these pieces also respond well to bespoke designs that incorporate clean lines and restrained metalwork, the visual symmetry between the two stones creates a narrative of partnership, a collector may choose to set them as a matched pair or to design complementary pieces that honor their individual character.

Owning this pair from The Natural Gemstone Company is more than an acquisition, it is an affirmation of discerning taste and an appreciation for provenance and integrity, the Afghan origin speaks to a storied tradition of lapis that has been prized for millennia, the absence of enhancement ensures the color and texture you see are the unaltered language of the stone, for the private client who seeks rarity and authenticity these lapis are exemplary, our team will advise on mounting, certification, and bespoke presentation to ensure the finished piece reflects your personal vision and the inherent dignity of the stones, allow these cushion tablet lapis to become the quiet signature of your collection, an achievement that honors the material and the hand that fashions it, to inquire further about provenance details, custom settings, or to arrange a private viewing, please contact The Natural Gemstone Company and allow us to guide you to a consummate expression of refined possession.