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

These cushion shape blue lapiss present themselves as an object of cultivated desire, each stone a compact meditation on depth and color, a proof of connoisseurship. The pair weighs 8.23 carats and 7.83 carats respectively, with dimensions of 11.82 by 11.79 by 8.08 millimeters, and 11.87 by 11.81 by 8.08 millimeters, their sugar loaf cut emphasizing the generous, rounded dome of color that is the hallmark of this classic form. The deep, vivid blue intensity is arresting without artifice, the polish executed to an excellent standard, yielding a satiny surface that invites touch and reflection. These lapiss are naturally opaque, untreated, and carry the honest signature of their origin in Afghanistan, a provenance long associated with some of the finest examples in the world. The stones display the natural character one seeks in a true collector piece, occasionally enlivened by subtle metallic flecks that attest to their geological story, all the more valuable for their lack of enhancement, and all the more suited for the private collection or bespoke commission.

To own this pair is to announce a refined sensibility, an appreciation for natural rarity and artisanal finish, a quiet declaration of status that is both tasteful and unmistakable. The Natural Gemstone Company presents these matched lapiss with the exacting care that discerning clients expect, offering a narrative of provenance, craftsmanship, and enduring beauty. Imagine them set in a statement ring, an elegant pair of cufflinks, or a bespoke brooch, each setting designed to honor the sugar loaf silhouette and to allow the vivid blue to play against warm metals and refined design. For the collector who seeks stones with history, integrity, and visual authority, these lapiss offer an immediate acquisition that elevates any jewelry repertoire. Allow our specialists at The Natural Gemstone Company to guide you through setting options, certification, and bespoke pairing advice, and make this exceptional Afghan pair the next distinguished addition to your collection, a tangible reflection of taste that endures across generations.