3.99 Ct. Cabochon Lapis from Afghanistan

From the high, ancient ridgelines of Afghanistan, where layers of limestone and metamorphic rock folded over millennia, this lapis began its long journey. Mined by hands that follow traditions passed down through generations, the rough stone was selected for its vivid blue heart, a color that has inspired artisans and empires alike. At The Natural Gemstone Company we source responsibly and celebrate that lineage, bringing a small but perfectly formed piece of that history to you. This specimen is an opaque, 3.99 carat freeform shape blue lapis, with dimensions of 9.36 x 12.67 x 4.75 mm, a cut not applicable profile, vivid color intensity, and an excellent polish. No enhancement has been applied, so what you see is the stone in its honest, natural state. Imagine the stone first surfacing as a rough weight, then being carefully examined and gently shaped by skilled hands until its contours revealed the soulful depth of its blue, each movement of the tool respecting the material and the story it carries.

Once chosen, the lapis was guided through a quiet workshop where craftsmen honored its freeform personality rather than forcing symmetry. The polish was applied with patience, coaxing a soft, satiny sheen from the stone that allows light to play across its surface and reveal subtle variations in tone. This is the kind of lapis that invites settings that celebrate uniqueness, whether set as a solitary pendant, bezel set into a custom ring, or used as the focal point of a handcrafted brooch. Beyond aesthetics, lapis carries cultural resonance, historically prized for pigments and royal adornment, and worn as a talisman for wisdom and protection. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this 3.99 carat Afghan lapis as more than a material, it is a conversation between earth and maker, a small monument to geological time and human care, ready to become part of your story.