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7.25 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Lapis Pair from Afghanistan
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Stone type: | Lapis | Lapis |
|---|---|---|
Item ID: | PR6641 | PR6641 |
Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 12.13 Width: 10.14 Height: 2.9 | Length: 12.3 Width: 10.34 Height: 2.72 |
Weight: | 3.77 Ct. | 3.48 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 |
Lapis lazuli has been prized since antiquity for its deep, celestial blue, a color that adorned pharaohs, medieval illuminators, and court jewelers across continents, and this exquisite pair from Afghanistan carries that timeless legacy. Each stone is a cushion shape tablet cut, the first weighing 3.77 carats, the second 3.48 carats, with dimensions of 12.13 by 10.14 by 2.90 millimeters and 12.30 by 10.34 by 2.72 millimeters respectively, and both display an excellent polish that highlights their uniform blue field and the occasional golden pyrite speck that has long been associated with lapis of superior provenance. These pieces are natural, no enhancement, color intensity not applicable, their surfaces refined by hand to a smooth tablet finish that reflects light evenly and lends a classic, understated elegance. Offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, this pair speaks to collectors and makers who value history, authenticity, and the quiet dignity of a gemstone that has been carried through the centuries into contemporary design.
Beyond their storied past, these lapis stones are built for lasting beauty in daily wear, when set thoughtfully and cared for with simple measures. The tablet cut and excellent polish give them a stable profile that sits comfortably against the skin and resists snagging, making them ideal for bezel set rings, pendants, or low set earrings that protect the edges from impact. Because these gems are natural and untreated, their structural integrity and surface are predictable, and their dense polish helps resist surface abrasion in normal use. With routine gentle cleaning, avoidance of strong chemicals and ultrasonic cleaning, and preference for protective settings and occasional maintenance, these lapis cabochons will retain their deep blue presence for years, becoming an heirloom that links wearer to history. For provenance, craftsmanship, and enduring character, The Natural Gemstone Company presents this pair as a statement of tradition and reliable wearability, a small archive of ancient beauty ready to be set into modern life.
