This collection of lapis beads displays the gem’s subtle variations in shades of blue. - Valerie Power
The most valued lapis contains little or no pyrite and no calcite, and is an intense, uniform, medium-dark, slightly violetish blue. This quality is known in the trade as Afghan. – Bart Current
Large lapis rough can be fashioned into spheres or tablets. Lapis lazuli spheres are popular among collectors. - Robert Weldon
Freeform sculptures show off the beauty of high-quality lapis. - Robert Weldon, courtesy Gary Bowersox
Calcite shows up as white flecks or streaks in the aggregate (left), while the golden, metallic-looking spots are pyrite (right). - John Koivula (right)
These two blocks of lapis rough vary greatly in value. The block on the right will sell at a much lower price than the one on the left due to its high calcite presence and its lighter shade of blue. - Maha Tannous
This display of gems from Afghanistan features a large kunzite pendant suspended from a necklace of 18 mm lapis beads. - Valerie Power, courtesy ASMED/Gem Hunters Corp.
These lapis lazuli specimens are surrounded by their white calcite matrix host rocks. – Orasa Weldon, gift of William and Jeanne Larson
An attractive design has been carved into this ring’s lapis cabochon.
Lapis lazuli has inspired gem carvers for centuries.
A lapis tablet graces this man’s ring.
This striking tiger brooch is a creation of Cartier, New York, the famed design house. Its dramatic appearance features yellow diamonds, black onyx, lapis lazuli, and platinum. - GIA and Harold & Erica Van Pelt, courtesy Ishaia Trading Corp., New York.
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