Lapis Lazuli Rough 946g — Gem-Grade Lapidary Stone

This is a substantial 946-gram piece of gem-quality Lapis Lazuli rough, sourced from the old mines of Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan, a region celebrated for producing some of the richest, most intensely coloured lapis in the world. Unlike a polished decor piece, this is genuinely raw material, intended primarily as lapidary rough for cutting rather than a finished object.

So who is this stone really for? It suits lapidary artists cutting cabochons, jewellery designers sourcing material for statement pendants and other high-end pieces, and serious mineral collectors looking for a display specimen with genuinely exceptional colour. At nearly a full kilogram, its size gives a cutter real flexibility across multiple projects from a single piece, whether that means several smaller cabochons or one larger statement design.

About this material

Old-mine Badakhshan lapis is prized specifically for its deep, even ultramarine blue and is increasingly difficult to source at this size and quality. The stone is entirely natural and untreated, sold as rough exactly as it came from the mine, with no cutting or shaping done to it.

• Mineral: natural raw Lapis Lazuli, untreated
• Origin: Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan (old mine)
• Weight: 946g (33.4 oz / 2.1 lb)
• Best suited to: cabochon cutting, statement jewellery, collector display

Handling your rough

Store it separately from harder gemstones to prevent surface scratches ahead of cutting, and clean gently with a soft, dry cloth only. Keep it out of prolonged moisture or direct sun to preserve its natural surface and colour.

Please note: crystals are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Keep small pieces away from young children.