6.85 Ct. Lapis from Afghanistan

Beneath a sky of memory and midnight, this cushion shaped lapis appears like a fragment of evening folded into the palm, a small ocean of deep blue that holds the hush of distant horizons, the promise of whispered vows. From the ancient mines of Afghanistan, where artisans and miners have coaxed beauty from the rock for centuries, comes a stone that seems to breathe with history and heart. I imagine it cradled in a bezel of warm gold, or set low in a ring that rests against the skin like a secret. The Natural Gemstone Company brings this one stone to you, a tablet cut jewel with an excellent polish that catches the light in a way that makes the blue sing. Vivid in color intensity, unenhanced and honest in every facet, this lapis is a rare honesty, a covenant of nature that asks nothing but to be loved.

Consider the details, the quiet measures of its presence, the numbers that translate poetry into touch. It weighs 6.85 carats, a substantial piece for personal adornment that sits comfortably between intimate and statement. The dimensions are 19.09 x 16.96 x 1.86 mm, a broad cushion that will span a finger, a pendant, a brooch face with graceful authority. It is opaque, as true lapis should be, with a tablet cut that emphasizes its flat, luminous plane, a surface smoothed to an excellent polish that invites the eye to glide and linger. There are tiny flecks and veins that speak of pyrite and calcite companions, a map of mineral memory across the blue. No enhancement has been applied, no treatment masks or alters its voice, it arrives with the integrity of origin intact, carrying the landscape of Afghanistan within its depths.

Imagine the ways this lapis can become a story. Set as a proposal ring that does not shout, but declares with calm intensity, I choose you in the same way I choose the horizon each evening. Wear it as a pendant that touches the sternum like a secret promise, or craft it into a signet that speaks softly of lineage and love. Jewelers will find the tablet cut and broad dimensions ideal for a flush mount or a low bezel that protects the stone while showcasing its broad face. The vivid blue lets it stand alone, yet it dances with the warm shimmer of gold and the cool glow of silver, it pairs with diamonds for contrast, with pearls for gentleness, with rose gold for romance. Because it is unenhanced, it is also a soulfully honest gift, a token that says much about care and trust. At The Natural Gemstone Company we delight in matching such stones with skilled setters who will honor the lapis and the sentiment it carries.

If you are searching for a piece that feels like a promise kept, this 6.85 carat Afghan lapis offers that rare combination of presence and quiet. Envision it arriving in the hands of someone who knows the value of patience, who will polish every day of their life with quiet attention. Caring for it is simple and reverent, a soft cloth, gentle soapy water when needed, no harsh chemicals, no ultrasonic baths, respect as you would give to any heirloom. If you would like, I can arrange sketches of settings, recommend local and bespoke jewelers, and provide more photographs and measurements from different angles so you can be certain of how it will sit and shine. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the provenance and the natural state of this stone, and we will guide you through bringing it into being as an object of love. Reach out when you are ready, and together we will set this blue fragment of history into the next chapter of its life.