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16.24 Ct. Cabochon Lapis from Afghanistan
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Item ID: | K2787 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 19.25 Width: 12.85 Height: 7.13 |
Weight: | 16.24 Ct. |
Color: help | Blue |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Not Applicable |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Afghanistan |
Per carat price: help | $20 |
Introducing an exquisite specimen from The Natural Gemstone Company, the 16.24 carat cushion-shaped blue lapis, an opaque gemstone that embodies timeless elegance and a rich historical lineage. With its dimensions measuring 19.25 x 12.85 x 7.13 mm, this remarkable lapis is distinguished by its vibrant and vivid color intensity that captures the gaze and ignites the imagination. The cabochon cut enhances its inherent beauty, providing a smooth, polished surface that reflects light with exceptional precision, accentuating the gem’s natural allure. This gemstone, with its precise artistry and craftsmanship, embodies more than beauty; it stands as a testament to perpetual elegance and enduring quality.
Sourced from the ancient mines of Afghanistan, the origin of this blue lapis lends a narrative steeped in history and tradition. Afghanistan has long been renowned for producing some of the most superior quality lapis in the world, with natural deposits historically favored by pharaohs and emperors. The Natural Gemstone Company meticulously selects each stone to ensure unparalleled quality. Each lapis itself a piece with unique characteristics that narrates a story of its formation over thousands of years. The allure of its vibrant blue, gracefully infused with golden pyrite specks, pays homage to the historic value it has upheld through generations, making it an apt candidate for becoming a beloved generational heirloom.
The lapis' deep blue, remarkably intense and captivating, is complemented by expert craftsmanship. The cabochon cut provides a smooth dome that enhances the color's depth and draws attention to the stone’s purity and surface integrity. The excellent polish, achieved through meticulous finishing techniques, ensures that the lapis maintains a luster that will defy time, allowing it to remain a cherished adornment or investment. This gemstone's inherent durability and fine finish attest to its potential to transcend time, offering an enduring charm that proves impervious to the passing trends of modern design.
As families seek meaningful heirlooms to pass down through generations, this stunning blue lapis from The Natural Gemstone Company presents an exceptional opportunity. Its ability to maintain relevance while increasing in sentimental value across time is unparalleled. This piece is not just a reflection of one's own journey but an investment in a family’s history, capable of assuming a significant role in future narratives as it continues to bear witness to new chapters in the lives it touches. This gem thereby not only offers material value but a memory maker for countless generations.
Whether intended as an extraordinary investment in a family's future or set into a piece of jewelry intended to be passed down, this blue lapis upholds a standard of excellence. The Natural Gemstone Company remains committed to ensuring each gemstone mirrors both origin and quality, creating heirlooms that transcend mere possession. Here, tactile beauty meets historical profundity, presenting a precious material inheritance that harmoniously blends new memories with a cherished past. This enables the 16.24 carat blue lapis to reasonably assume its place among the timeless treasures passed lovingly down from generation to generation.
