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4.23 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Lapis Pair from Afghanistan
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Stone type: | Lapis | Lapis |
|---|---|---|
Item ID: | PR6604 | PR6604 |
Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 10.14 Width: 8.14 Height: 2.39 | Length: 10.09 Width: 8.09 Height: 2.54 |
Weight: | 2.06 Ct. | 2.17 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 | $12 | $12 |
This pair of opaque blue lapis gemstones presents balanced proportions and natural character, suitable for refined jewelry projects or retention as collector pieces. The stones weigh 2.06 carats and 2.17 carats respectively, and exhibit a cushion shape with tablet cut surfaces that emphasize the broad, even blue plane. Dimensions are 10.14 by 8.14 by 2.39 mm and 10.09 by 8.09 by 2.54 mm. Color intensity is noted as not applicable, reflecting the even, opaque saturation typical of natural lapis. Both pieces show an excellent polish and no enhancement, preserving the original material from Afghanistan. The tablet cut and cushion outline provide a substantial visual field, making these stones well suited to matched earrings, a complementary pair of cufflinks, or a paired pendant design, while the precise dimensions and weights aid in planning settings that honor the stones proportion and presence.
As foundation pieces for a family legacy these lapis gemstones offer attributes that support long term retention and meaningful inheritance. Their unenhanced state and documented origin from Afghanistan provide clear provenance, which is an important component when establishing an heirloom that will be passed through generations. The matching nature of the pair allows for flexible use over time, enabling an original commission as a set and later adaptation into separate pieces to commemorate life events. Properly set and maintained the polished tablet surfaces will retain their visual depth, and conservative settings that protect the edges and surface will preserve the material for future wearers. The Natural Gemstone Company can provide detailed records of the stones specifications and origin to accompany the pieces, supporting provenance and continuity. Over time these lapis gemstones may acquire added sentimental value as they are worn and then entrusted to descendants, forming a tangible link between generations and serving as a considered foundation for an evolving family legacy.
