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

This pair of beautiful, opaque lapis presents an immediate visual impact, while offering the kind of natural quality that serious designers and collectors seek, Each stone is substantial in size, weighing 5.20 carats and 6.26 carats respectively, and cut into a classic cushion shape that translates well into refined jewelry settings, The dimensions measure 17.20 by 15.05 by 1.76 millimeters and 17.17 by 15.08 by 2.25 millimeters, the tablet cut accentuates the rich blue plane, The color intensity is vivid and uniform, and the excellent polish gives a smooth, reflective surface that reads like quality under close inspection, There is no enhancement, which preserves the natural character and long term value of the material, The origin is Afghanistan, a source known for producing lapis with deeper, more saturated blues than many other localities, Paired and matched for balance, these stones are ideal for earrings, matched inlay work, or a coordinated set where symmetry and color consistency matter.

Compared to the common offerings on the market, these pieces stand out in three ways, First, many lapis on the market are dyed, stabilized, or assembled with resin to improve durability and color, by contrast these stones are natural without enhancement, which means the buyer is investing in authenticity rather than temporary enhancement, Second, the vivid color intensity and the excellent polish give greater visual impact than rougher, dimmer material that requires heavy treatment to look vibrant, Third, the size and matched nature of the pair deliver exceptional value when compared to buying two separate stones that may need color matching or additional cutting, For customers who compare lapis from different origins, Afghan lapis generally commands higher respect for depth of blue and consistency, The Natural Gemstone Company offers these stones with transparent details and provenance, which reduces risk and increases confidence, For jewelers these cushions are ready to set with minimal modification, for collectors they represent natural, untreated lapis of notable size and color, If you are deciding between treated commercial lapis and authentic material that will retain its character and value, these matching cushions are a superior choice.