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

For millennia lapis lazuli has held a place among the most revered gems of human history, its deep blue hue evoking the sky and the sea and carrying an aura of mystery and authority. Ancient civilizations prized lapis for adornment and ritual, and artisans ground its pigment to create ultramarine, a color reserved for sacred paintings and the robes of sovereigns. This history of artistry and reverence follows each stone into the present, connecting the wearer to a long lineage of craft and meaning, and offering a tangible link to traditions that celebrate wisdom, protection, and timeless beauty. The cushion shape of these stones recalls classical forms that have been favored for centuries, and the tablet cut emphasizes a calm, flat plane that showcases the mineral complexity within, allowing golden pyrite flecks to shine like starlight against a field of royal blue.

The pair on offer combines aesthetic harmony with precise gemological detail, they weigh 3.56 carats and 3.55 carats respectively, and each presents dimensions that make them ideal for matched jewelry, the first measures 12.15 x 10.18 x 2.53 mm, the second measures 12.14 x 10.20 x 2.60 mm. These are blue lapis lazuli stones of opaque character, with an intense color intensity that reads as a saturated, even blue across the tablet faces, and an excellent polish that lends a soft reflective sheen to the surface. There is no enhancement, the stones are natural and unheated, and their origin is Afghanistan, a historic source of the finest lapis. The subtle presence of pyrite inclusions offers a pleasing contrast, with tiny metallic flecks that catch light and add depth, while the cushion tablet form provides a comfortable silhouette that sits gracefully in earrings, pendants, cufflinks, or a refined ring.

Designers and collectors will appreciate how these stones bridge antiquity and modernity, they are at once archetypal and versatile, suitable for channels of classic gold work as well as more restrained modern bezel settings. In gold, the warm metal harmonizes with the golden pyrite notes to create a unified, regal ensemble, while in silver or platinum the blue becomes crisp and contemporary, an elegant counterpoint to cool white metal. The tablet cut and excellent polish make these lapis stones particularly well suited to low profile mounting that protects the surface while allowing the color and internal character to remain the primary visual statement. Because they are unenhanced, these gems carry a natural authenticity that is ideal for heirloom projects, and they will respond beautifully to careful lapidary work that respects their original form and surface.

Presented by The Natural Gemstone Company these matched cushion lapis pieces invite a designer to imagine a piece that will be cherished across generations, a jewel that tells a story as it is worn and passed on. Whether set into a pair of timeless stud earrings, a pendant that hangs near the heart, or a bespoke set of cufflinks for a meaningful occasion, these stones offer a lineage of meaning and an enduring aesthetic. We welcome inquiries about mounting suggestions, matched settings, and bespoke commissions, and we are pleased to provide additional images and measurements upon request. These lapis stones, sourced from Afghanistan and offered through The Natural Gemstone Company, are an invitation to own a fragment of history crafted into a wearable legacy.