6.69 Ct. Lapis from Afghanistan

If you are searching for a singular center stone that ends your quest for distinction and authenticity, this lapis delivers precisely what discerning buyers seek. This is a beautiful opaque 6.69 carat cushion shape blue lapis, with exact dimensions of 15.16 x 13.92 x 2.85 mm, featuring a tablet cut, intense color intensity, and an excellent polish. The piece is natural with no enhancement, and its origin in Afghanistan gives it well known provenance among collectors and connoisseurs. At The Natural Gemstone Company we understand that whether you are planning an unconventional engagement ring, seeking a lavish statement piece, or adding a high quality specimen to a curated collection, you need a gemstone that combines visual impact, tactile presence, and lasting authenticity. This lapis welcomes those needs by offering a substantial face up size, a richly saturated ultramarine blue, and the organic character of pyrite inclusions that scatter like gold dust across a midnight sky.

The tablet cut applied to this cushion form is purposeful, it is designed to enhance the ways opaque gemstones interact with light, and it reveals the lapis at its most striking. Unlike transparent gems that rely on internal refraction and facet play, lapis responds to surface geometry and diffuse reflection. The tablet cut presents a broad, gently convex plane that maximizes the visible surface area, allowing the eye to drink in the intense blue without interruption. The shallow profile and softened cushion outline produce broad fields of color where the deep azure reads uniformly, while slight beveling along the edges catches incidental light and creates a refined rim sheen. This interplay between a wide, polished table and carefully finished edges turns reflected light into a deep, velvety luster, and it highlights the natural contrast between the blue matrix and the metallic glints of pyrite. The excellent polish is crucial, because when the cutting and finishing are meticulous, even an opaque stone exhibits lively surface reflections, a velvety glow under ambient light, and a clarity of color that feels immediate and intimate.

Design minded customers will appreciate how the cut and proportions make this lapis eminently versatile in jewelry applications, and how its physical characteristics meet practical needs as well as aesthetic desires. The rectangle like cushion at 15.16 by 13.92 mm occupies a commanding presence on a ring or pendant without feeling oversized, and the 2.85 mm depth produces a comfortable low profile that sits close to the skin, reducing snagging and increasing daily wearability. For an engagement ring that declares individuality, imagine this tablet cut lapis set in warm yellow gold to echo the pyrite flecks, or framed by white gemstones to amplify contrast and create modern sophistication. Collectors will value the natural, unenhanced nature of the stone and the Afghan origin, as these factors contribute to rarity and provenance. The tablet cut also retains a tactile, almost cabochon like feel that invites touch, making it a perfect choice for pieces intended to be worn often and admired closely.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we listen to what matters most to you, whether that is the assurance of natural, untreated material, a cut that optimizes a gem’s inherent beauty, or a stone that will stand as the culminating element of a bespoke piece. This cushion shaped, tablet cut lapis speaks to all of those priorities, with intense color intensity, excellent polish, substantial weight at 6.69 carat, and a provenance rooted in Afghanistan. If your search has been for an authentic, commanding blue that requires no enhancement to impress, this gem ends that search with confidence. Contact us at The Natural Gemstone Company to discuss custom settings, to request additional photos and measurements, or to arrange a consultation so we can help you realize the ideal design around this rare and magnificent lapis.