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7.45 Ct. Lapis from Afghanistan
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Item ID: | K2749 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 21.02 Width: 18.88 Height: 1.68 |
Weight: | 7.45 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 | $12 |
This exceptional Afghan lapis is a rare, museum quality tablet cut stone, a statement of restrained luxury and natural beauty. We present one opaque cushion shape lapis weighing 7.45 carats, with dimensions 21.02 x 18.88 x 1.68 mm. Its vivid blue color intensity is profound and immediately arresting, a deep ultramarine that remains visually pure across the broad tablet surface. The tablet cut emphasizes the stones natural plane, allowing the eye to drink in the saturated hue, while an excellent polish creates a satin like sheen that feels both soft and luminous to the touch. This specimen shows the desirable, subtle pyrite flecking that so often distinguishes top tier Afghan lapis, adding a whisper of gold that catches the light without interrupting the overall chroma. No enhancement has been applied to this gem, guaranteeing an authentic, untreated presence that serious collectors and bespoke designers prize. The generous proportions make it ideal as a singular focal element in a cuff, a bold pendant, or an heirloom ring where the gem can rest close to the skin and reveal its full depth.
Provenance matters when rarity is the promise, and this stones Afghan origin places it within a lineage of the worlds finest lapis, material that has adorned royal treasures for millennia. Offered through The Natural Gemstone Company, this piece is both a singular acquisition and an invitation to join a small circle of connoisseurs who seek true natural character over mass produced uniformity. Because we source stones with integrity, pieces like this are seldom available, and when they do appear they are quickly claimed by clients who understand the value of authentic, untreated material with exceptional color and finish. For designers and collectors wishing to commission a custom setting, or for collectors wishing to reserve this lapis as a private acquisition, this stone represents an opportunity to own a distinct, timeless example of Afghan lapis, curated and presented with the care you would expect from a specialist house.
