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7.37 Ct. Lapis from Afghanistan
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Item ID: | K2777 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 16.06 Width: 14.01 Height: 2.58 |
Weight: | 7.37 Ct. |
Color: help | Blue |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Not Applicable |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Tablet |
Cutting style: | Tablet |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Afghanistan |
Per carat price: help | $8 |
This blue lapis begins its story high in the ancient mountains of Afghanistan, where pockets of royal blue have been prized for millennia. Mined from timeworn seams that have fed royal treasuries and artisan workshops, this 7.37 carat cushion shaped lapis arrived at our studio with the quiet dignity of a material formed by geological patience. The stone measures 16.06 x 14.01 x 2.58 mm, and presents as a tablet cut with a low, broad profile that honors the lapis tradition while offering a contemporary silhouette. Its surface is opaque and richly pigmented, a vivid color intensity that requires no enhancement, just the careful eye and steady hand of a lapidary. At The Natural Gemstone Company we trace every step of this gem, from Afghan mine to finished gem, and we preserve the story embedded in the stone, the subtle inclusions and the thermal history of its formation, so that the wearer can carry both beauty and provenance.
In the workshop the tablet cut and geometric faceting of the cushion outline were chosen deliberately, to allow maximum light play across an otherwise opaque canvas. Rather than seeking internal brilliance, the cutter used precise, linear planes and gentle chamfers to create broad reflective surfaces, so that light skims and glances across the face, revealing depth and movement within the deep blue. The excellent polish enhances this effect, turning each facet into a mirror that accentuates the vivid color and the natural texture underneath. This geometry also makes the stone versatile for setting, sitting gracefully in bezel or low profile mounts that emphasize the tablet silhouette while protecting the broad face. For a collector who values origin and craft, or for a designer seeking a strong color anchor for a bespoke piece, this Afghan lapis offers a tactile connection to place and process. If you would like guidance on settings, or wish to hear more about the mining provenance and cutting choices, The Natural Gemstone Company is ready to guide you through this gem s journey into your collection.
