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4.35 Ct. Lapis from Afghanistan
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Item ID: | K2735 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 14.16 Width: 12.22 Height: 2.54 |
Weight: | 4.35 Ct. |
Color: help | Purplish Blue |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Not Applicable |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Tablet |
Cutting style: | Tablet |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Afghanistan |
Per carat price: help | $12 |
From the windswept highlands of Afghanistan to the careful hands in our cutting studio, this lapis embarks on a story that honors both the earth and the artisan, The Natural Gemstone Company sources this authentic piece from traditional Afghan deposits where generations have extracted the deep blue stone, each rough fragment carrying the quiet history of its place of origin, this particular specimen weighs 4.35 carats, it has a cushion shape and measures 14.16 x 12.22 x 2.54 mm, its body is opaque and exhibits a purplish blue hue with vivid color intensity, it is fashioned in a tablet cut that preserves the stone s natural plane and presence, no enhancement has been applied, the polish is excellent, the result is a gem that reads as a pure and honest expression of lapis, every facet of the process from selection to finish was guided by respect for the raw material and an emphasis on retaining the stone s natural character, for clients who value provenance and authenticity this lapis brings with it the narrative of Afghan terrain and traditional collecting methods, the tablet cut allows the saturated color to appear as a continuous field which makes it particularly striking in minimal and modern settings.
When you hold this cushion shape lapis you feel the continuum from rough to refined, our cutters worked to flatten and ease the edges while maintaining optimal dimensions for practical mounting, the shallow tablet profile pairs beautifully with bezel settings and low profile mounts, it also lends itself to statement pendants and cuffs where the vivid purplish blue can dominate a composition, the stone s even color and excellent polish make it easy to set and to pair with warm metals, at The Natural Gemstone Company we present this lapis not only as a material for design but as a companion for meaningful pieces, whether you commission a custom setting or choose a ready design, this 4.35 carat Afghan lapis offers a narrative that connects wearer and maker, it is a gem that carries history, craftsmanship, and the promise of enduring beauty.
