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53.98 Ct. Lapis from Afghanistan
This loose stone ships by Jun 28
Item ID: | K25475 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 45.44 Width: 35.44 Height: 7.52 |
Weight: | 53.98 Ct. |
Color: help | Blue |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Not Applicable |
Shape: help | Fancy |
Cut: | Carving |
Cutting style: | Carving |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Afghanistan |
Per carat price: help | $10 |
This exceptional blue lapis from Afghanistan carries with it the weight of history as much as the literal weight of its form, a beautifully carved fancy shape at 53.98 carats, measuring 45.44 by 35.44 by 7.52 millimeters, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company. Lapis has been prized by civilizations for millennia, a stone that linked the skies to royal regalia and sacred art, and this piece continues that legacy with vivid color intensity and an excellent polish that accentuates its deep ultramarine tones. The carving cut gives a tactile rhythm to the surface, a sequence of fluted lines that play with light and shadow, while the hollow center and elegant proportions invite both classic and contemporary settings. Opaque and untreated, with no enhancement, this lapis reveals its natural character and mineral complexity, flecked with the subtle gold and ivory inclusions that authenticate genuine Afghan material, and the finish demonstrates careful lapidary skill that honors the stone rather than obscures it.
The true distinction of this lapis is its substantial 53.98 carat weight, nearly eleven grams of pure cultural and aesthetic value, a rarity for a single carved piece of such vivid color and impeccable polish. Weight in a gemstone like lapis does more than increase size, it amplifies presence, rarity, and desirability, turning a decorative object into a statement heirloom. Larger, untreated lapis of Afghan origin with this vivid saturation is uncommon, and the carat weight elevates this specimen into a category sought by collectors and designers who value authenticity and provenance. Worn as a central pendant, an artisan ring, or a museum quality display, the stone carries the assurance of natural origin and the confidence of exceptional craftsmanship. For those who appreciate tradition, legacy, and tangible substance, this 53.98 carat carved lapis offers a direct link to antiquity coupled with modern wearable elegance, and The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present such a timeless and rare treasure.
