7.44 Ct. Lapis from Afghanistan

Few gemstones carry the weight of history and the quiet dignity of centuries like lapis lazuli, and this exquisite cushion shape purplish blue specimen speaks to that lineage with authority and grace. We present a single, substantial 7.44 carat stone, shaped into a classic cushion form and fashioned with a tablet cut that lays the color out like a painted sky. The hue is vividly intense, a deep purplish blue that reads as both royal and contemplative, and the surface shows an excellent polish that invites the eye to linger. With dimensions of 20.14 by 15.15 by 2.44 millimeters the stone has a presence that works beautifully in a statement pendant, an elegant brooch, or a refined signet, and its opaque character gives it the kind of solid visual gravity that has made lapis prized by artists and rulers across millennia. Sourced from Afghanistan this lapis arrives to you with no enhancement, a pure and honest reflection of the mineral and the land that has supplied the finest lapis to the world since antiquity, and as custodians of such heritage The Natural Gemstone Company is honored to share this gem with collectors and connoisseurs.

To hold this tablet cut lapis is to hold a fragment of geological and cultural history, a stone that would have been shaped by the same forces that colored the jewelry of ancient civilizations. The tablet cut enhances the stone by creating a broad, flat plane of color, and the cushion outline softens the geometry into a time honored silhouette that suits classical settings and contemporary interpretations alike. Within its opaque blue field you may notice delicate metallic flecks and subtle matrix patterns that recall the gold leaf used in manuscript illumination, an effect that has long linked lapis to luxury and to the sacred. The excellent polish produces a refined, satiny finish that showcases the vivid color intensity, and because this piece is natural and untreated its surface and internal character are as the earth left them, not altered by dye or impregnation, which matters to collectors who value provenance and authenticity.

The story of lapis is inseparable from craftsmanship and ritual, and this stone is ready to become part of a new legacy through thoughtful design. Envision the gem set in warm gold to accentuate its purplish blue warmth, or framed in cool silver for a sharper, more architectural expression, and imagine it mounted in a pendant that sits against the heart, or in a ring that crowns the hand with a quiet authority. Its substantial dimensions give jewelers room to play with bezel treatments, engraved shoulders, and period inspired details that will echo the stone moment to moment and generation to generation. Because of its opacity the lapis reads strongly under different lighting conditions, making it a dependable choice for pieces meant to be worn daily and enjoyed without constant concern for lighting, and its tablet cut makes it especially suitable for pieces where a wide face of color is the central visual idea.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we consider each gem to be a conversation between earth and maker, and this 7.44 carat cushion lapis is an eloquent participant in that dialogue. Its Afghan origin connects it to the earliest known sources of the material, and our assurance that no enhancement has been applied means you receive a stone that is both historically resonant and materially honest. We welcome collectors, designers, and lovers of classical beauty to inquire about this stone, to request additional images or bespoke mounting ideas, and to explore how this single tablet cut lapis can be shaped into an heirloom piece that will carry a story forward. This is more than a gem, it is an emblem of enduring taste, and we at The Natural Gemstone Company are here to help guide its passage from ancient earth to lasting legacy.