Natural Lapis Lazuli Rough AAA Grade – Badakhshan, Afghanistan | 1300 Carats by Premier Fine Minerals

This exceptional AAA Grade Natural Lapis Lazuli Rough, weighing 1,300 carats (260g / 9.17 oz), represents the pinnacle of quality available from the legendary mines of Badakhshan, Afghanistan. AAA Grade designation guarantees an intense, deeply saturated Royal Blue color that is uniform throughout the specimen — with minimal to no distracting white Calcite marbling. At Premier Fine Minerals, only the finest locality-verified rough is offered, making this piece a standout acquisition for any serious collector or lapidary professional.

Sourced directly from the world-famous Badakhshan deposits — the same ancient mines that supplied Lapis Lazuli to Egyptian pharaohs and Renaissance painters — this specimen carries the hallmark characteristics of authentic high-grade Afghan Lapis. Fine, shimmering Golden Pyrite flecks are naturally distributed throughout the deep blue matrix, adding brilliance and confirming the stone's premium provenance. The raw, unpolished surface allows you to assess the full depth of color and quality before any lapidary work begins.

At 1,300 carats, this piece offers exceptional yield for cutting premium cabochons, crafting statement jewelry, or carving decorative objects. It is equally suited as a raw display specimen for mineral collectors who appreciate the unaltered beauty of nature's finest blue stone. All specimens at Premier Fine Minerals are ethically sourced and sold with full locality documentation.