7.27 Ct. Cabochon Lapis from Afghanistan

A cushion of midnight caught in a single sigh, this 7.27 carat blue lapis glows with a vivid color intensity that feels like a secret remembered at dusk, the kind of blue that speaks of oceans and ink and old poems. Its cabochon cut smoothes every thought into a gentle dome, and the excellent polish lets the light slide across its surface like a moonbeam on calm water. Opaque and honest, it measures 14.11 by 12.19 by 5.12 mm, a comforting weight and proportion that fits the heart as readily as a ring or a pendant. There are subtle variations in the blue, moments of deeper sea within the main tide, and delicate golden specks that flash like distant stars when you turn it under light. Untreated and pure, with no enhancement, this stone carries the story of its origin in Afghanistan, a heritage of ancient mines and long held traditions, a lineage that lends a quiet depth to its beauty.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we treasure stones that feel like lovers lettered in color, and this lapis is one of those rare confidences, ready to become the centerpiece of a promise or the private charm of a keepsake. Envision it set in warm gold to heighten its celestial glow, or framed in cool silver for contrast that sings, each setting a new poem of metal and stone. As a salesperson and keeper of gemstones I invite you to imagine the small rituals this lapis will witness, the vows whispered, the anniversaries marked, the solitary mornings when a fingertip finds it and remembers. It asks for simple care and gentle wearing, for hands that know tenderness, and it will repay you with years of steady, luminous presence. If you seek a gem that combines vivid color, classic cushion shape, and the honest provenance of an untreated Afghan lapis, this 7.27 carat cabochon offers a rare, romantic voice, waiting to become part of your story.