7.32 Ct. Cabochon Lapis from Afghanistan

There is a hush to this stone, a deep, sustained note that settles beneath the breath like twilight settling over a quiet sea. This is a marquise shaped lapis of serene authority, an opaque treasure weighing 7.32 carats, measuring 21.08 by 9.03 by 5.31 millimeters, carved to a perfect cabochon domed surface that invites the eye to travel along its length. Its color is vivid, a saturated blue that seems to hold a small private sky within its polished skin, and the finish is of excellent polish, so smooth that it reflects light like a ripple of glass. Unenhanced, pure in origin, this lapis comes to you from Afghanistan, a land where these blues have been prized for millennia, and The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present it in its honest state, natural and untouched, a gem that speaks both of craft and of earth.

Watch how it awakens under different lights, how it tells a story in every atmosphere. In bright midday sun the marquise silhouette becomes a banner of cobalt, the vivid intensity swelling until the stone seems almost to glow from within, its length catching the light like a ribbon and the domed cabochon throwing a single, lucid highlight across its curve. In soft, diffused daylight the blue mellows into a velvety royal tone, nuanced and contemplative, the polish turning light into a gentle sheen that slides over the surface rather than fracturing into fireworks, because this lapis is opaque and dignified rather than flashy. Under warm incandescent light the blue deepens into a richer indigo with subtle warmth at the edges, a private nocturne that feels intimate and close, perfect for candlelit rooms and evening vows. In cool LED light or in studio flash the color reads brighter, an electric azure that pops against skin, and the high polish gives a crisp specular highlight that photographs beautifully, preserving the marquise shape and the elegant silhouette. Against candlelight or twilight the stone becomes a piece of soft night, the polished dome absorbing shadows and returning them as a smooth, almost satin blue, a companion to whispered promises and slow embraces.

Imagine this gem set to tell a story every time it moves, the elongated marquise shape flattering a finger or pendant, the cabochon surface lending a soft, romantic glow that invites touch. Because this lapis is untreated, it is a faithful messenger of its Afghan origin, carrying a history of lapidary tradition and earthbound color through the ages. The Natural Gemstone Company recommends settings that honor the stone s natural, lustrous face; a low bezel will cradle the cabochon and protect its edges while allowing the marquise form to read clearly, and a delicate prong mount can cast the stone out into light so that every turn of the wearer reveals a new mood. Pair it with warm gold to enhance its heart, or with cool platinum for a modern contrast that makes the blue sing. Care is simple and loving, a soft cloth and a little mild soap in lukewarm water, avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners, and store it apart so the excellent polish remains unmarred. This lapis is more than a jewel, it is a quiet declaration, a sweep of blue that will become part of your most intimate moments, and The Natural Gemstone Company stands ready to help you bring this marquise of midnight and sea into the design that will carry its light for generations.