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

This matched pair of opaque lapis presents as oval purplish blue cabochons, weighing 20.26 carats and 19.39 carats respectively, with dimensions of 22.03 x 16.20 x 7.07 mm and 22.70 x 16.15 x 6.92 mm. The stones display a vivid color intensity and an excellent polish, attributes that accentuate the smooth domed surface produced by the cabochon cut. There is no enhancement to these specimens, and their provenance is Afghanistan, a source historically associated with high quality lapis. The Natural Gemstone Company offers these stones as a matched pair, suitable for applications that require both visual harmony and consistent wearability.

The inherent symmetry and close size correspondence of the pair make them highly adaptable across a range of jewelry settings. In earrings they serve as ideal matched studs or drops, providing balanced visual weight and a rich color focal point. In rings the stones function well as single statement centers, or as a coordinated two stone design across adjacent fingers or a bypass setting, where the cabochon profile creates a pleasing tactile and visual continuity. The stones also translate effectively into pendants, cufflinks, or matched brooch elements for daytime and evening pieces, and their opaque nature allows designers to consider closed back bezels for secure mountings without concern for light performance. A bezel setting emphasizes the refined domed silhouette, while a minimal prong or open gallery can provide a lighter aesthetic and reveal surface texture and any subtle pyrite inclusions that may exist.

These lapis pairings accommodate a variety of metal choices and stylistic approaches, from warm yellow gold to contrast and enhance the purplish blue, to cool white metals for a contemporary presentation, and rose gold for a modern vintage feel. They lend themselves to both minimalist, modern designs that highlight color and form, and to more intricate, period inspired settings that use filigree, milgrain, or small accent stones to frame and elevate the cabochons. Given their substantial dimensions and consistent quality, they are well suited for bespoke commissions where precise matching is required. For guidance on mounting options and to review sourcing documentation, please contact The Natural Gemstone Company, where specialists can advise on design choices that preserve the stones natural character and maximize their presence in finished jewelry.