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11.57 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Lapis Pair from Afghanistan
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Stone type: | Lapis | Lapis |
|---|---|---|
Item ID: | PR6645 | PR6645 |
Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 17.13 Width: 15 Height: 1.82 | Length: 17.12 Width: 15.03 Height: 2.16 |
Weight: | 5.35 Ct. | 6.22 Ct. |
Color: help | Blue | Blue |
Color intensity: help | N/A | N/A |
Clarity: help | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Shape: help | Cushion | Cushion |
Cut: | Tablet | Tablet |
Cutting style: | Tablet | Tablet |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Afghanistan | Afghanistan |
Per carat price: help | $8 | $8 |
Imagine gifting a story that catches the light like a secret whispered between lovers, a pair of cushion shaped Afghan lapis that turns ordinary moments into memories that sparkle. These two beautiful, opaque lapis, weighing 5.35 carats and 6.22 carats respectively, are tablet cut with a thoughtful, restrained geometry that honors the stone rather than overwhelms it. Each piece presents a broad, serene surface, expertly finished to an excellent polish that invites fingers to linger and eyes to follow the deep blue plane scattered with golden pyrite stars. Wearing them feels like carrying a miniature night sky, a calm yet thrilling reminder of timeless beauty and the joy of giving something genuine.
The craftsmanship behind this pair is where art meets precision, even though they are tablet cut rather than heavily faceted. The cutting has been executed with high quality control, the cushion outline refined to gentle curves that maximize surface harmony, and the tablet finish rendered with exceptional smoothness. This approach to cutting and polishing creates a soft, velvety light display, where light glides across the surface in luminous sheets, and the tiny pyrite flecks catch and return glints of gold like distant constellations. The dimensions of the pair are 17.13 x 15.00 x 1.82 mm for the 5.35 carat piece, and 17.12 x 15.03 x 2.16 mm for the 6.22 carat piece, proportions that make them ideal for matched earrings or an elegantly balanced bracelet, where symmetry and polish become the language of refined taste. There is no enhancement, and the natural origin of Afghanistan lends a provenance that collectors and romantics both appreciate.
At The Natural Gemstone Company we believe the right gemstone does more than decorate, it stirs a feeling, it marks an occasion with warmth and permanence. These cushion shaped blue lapis, with their superb polish and careful cutting, promise moments of delight, whether presented as a heartfelt gift or chosen as a personal talisman. They are natural, unenhanced, and patiently finished to reveal their inner sparkle, a quiet yet joyful celebration of nature and craftsmanship united. Let this pair be the beginning of a story that you will be proud to wear and even prouder to give.
