The history of Lapis Lazuli is rich
and interesting. The use of this precious gemstone dates back to more than 6500
years and is considered among the oldest
used for jewelry. Civilizations such as the early Egyptians, the Greeks, Romans, and Chinese all used Lapis Lazuli in
their cultures, and it was highly prized for its great beauty. The
history and beauty of this gem still carry
on today, and Lapis Lazuli is used throughout the world in some of the
finest jewelry you will find. If you have an interest
in the Afghan Lapis Lazuli, we at Himalayan Gems and Jewelry can offer this
fabulous stone to you in different qualities.
Badakhshan, a province in
present-day Afghanistan, is a forbidding wasteland of mountains, bare of any
vegetation. The sheer mountain faces rise as high as 17,000 feet (5 km), this
location is the oldest source in the world for the finest Lapis Lazuli and it remains the source for the finest Lapis Lazuli
in the world today. The ancient mines that were
used long ago are still producing some of the top color and quality of the gems world over, the deepest mid-night blue and most genuine color. with little or
no flecks of pyrite, and no presence of
calcite.
When you want genuine Afghan Lapis Lazuli
stones for your jewelry, we at Himalayan Gems and Jewelry, are the source you want to use. We take great care in procuring
ethically mined authentic Lapis Lazuli from ancient mines of Bactria, long
known as the historical region that provides the finest lapis that the world has seen. Our gems are among the very precious
and the most prized in the world and they are the perfect match of excellent
stones for all kinds of jewelry. We will help you throughout the process and
can cut, tumble, polish and customize the stones to your liking, so they are perfect for any setting.
If you are looking for ethically mined and finest Afghan Lapis Lazuli, wholesale or retail, you want to contact us at Himalayan Gems and Jewelry. We are one of the first companies in the world that offers conflict-free gemstones from Afghanistan to the world with a high-quality control system in place. For any inquiries contact us directly about this gemstone by calling our facility at (571) 662-7591 or e-mail us at akhaled@himalayangem.com to discuss the available stock with you or arrange for the magnificent custom pieces that you need to create for your jewelry, carvings, ornamental materials, chess boards, bowls, or sculptures.