Rough Lapis Lazuli – Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Sourced directly from the legendary deposits of Badakhshan, this 161g rough specimen represents the highest standard of royal blue color purity. The fine-grained, premium lazurite matrix carries an incredibly deep, uniform blue tone that remains remarkably consistent throughout the stone, completely untouched by the heavy white calcite veins that often compromise lower-grade material.

Kept entirely in its natural, unpolished state, the specimen boasts a beautifully proportioned face measuring 9.7 cm in length by 6.0 cm across. What makes this particular block truly extraordinary is its massive 5.3 cm thickness, giving it a bold, compact, three-dimensional structure on a collector's shelf rather than a typical flat slab. Across its raw faces, a stunning constellation of bright, metallic golden Pyrite clusters catches the light exquisitely as the stone is turned, evoking a classic "starry night" aesthetic. For lapidaries, this uncommonly thick geometry provides maximum volume and absolute creative freedom for deep 3D sculptures, heavy custom carvings, flawless thick cabochons, or luxury gemstone inlay work.