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2.02 Ct. Lapis from Afghanistan
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Item ID: | K2770 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 9.01 Width: 8.84 Height: 2.14 |
Weight: | 2.02 Ct. |
Color: help | Blue |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Not Applicable |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Tablet |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Afghanistan |
Per carat price: help | $8 |
Introducing an exceptional specimen from The Natural Gemstone Company. This captivating opaque blue lapis weighs in at 2.02 carats, offering a remarkable blend of size and vibrant color that sets it apart in the realm of fine gemstones. This piece is expertly crafted into a cushion shape with precise dimensions of 9.01 x 8.84 x 2.14 mm, making it an ideal candidate for custom jewelry designs. Its tablet cut enhances the stone's natural beauty and vivid color intensity, ensuring that it becomes a striking focal point in any piece of jewelry. This exquisite blue lapis not only captures attention with its aesthetic appeal but also carries a heritage of authenticity, having been sourced directly from Afghanistan, a region renowned for producing lapis of the finest quality.
Lapis lazuli has been cherished since antiquity, known for its deep, celestial blue hue and admired by ancient civilizations for its rarity and visual allure. Our particular piece exemplifies this treasured history, with its vivid and consistent color intensity that reflects its exceptional caliber. The stone's opaque quality adds a unique character, casting a rich and saturated blue that is both regal and tranquil. Beyond its beauty, this gemstone offers considerable value to the educated buyer. A close examination reveals the fine tablet cut, which highlights the intrinsic brightness and depth of color in the lapis. Coupled with its excellent polish, this ensures that each facet is flawlessly refined, allowing the gemstone to exhibit its fullest potential.
The geographic origin of a gemstone can often elevate its prestige, and lapis from Afghanistan is particularly prized. This region has historically been lauded for producing blue lapis with a balanced composition of lazurite, which accounts for its intense blue shades. Such origins not only enhance the gemstone's value but also establish a lineage that knowledgeable collectors and connoisseurs seek out. This specific blue lapis, provided by The Natural Gemstone Company, successfully employs its well-calibrated dimensions and bespoke cut to maximize every visual aspect, presenting a piece that is truly a canvas for creative expression in jewelry form.
Customization potential is a critical factor in the luxury gemstone market, and the dimensions of this cushion-shaped lapis make it exceptionally versatile for bespoke jewelry designs. Whether envisaging a striking centerpiece for a pendant or an elegant ring, this gemstone’s size and shape provide endless opportunities for customization while maintaining an air of sophistication and elegance. The Natural Gemstone Company understands the high expectations of our discerning clientele and remains committed to offering only premium gemstones that meet rigorous criteria for quality and beauty. This blue lapis embodies not only a lapidary achievement in its immaculate cut and polish but also symbolizes a storied inheritance of natural splendor worthy of artistic interpretation. Its presence in any piece of jewelry brings forth a statement of authenticity and refinement that will be cherished for generations to come.


