Lapis Lazulli

Natural Lapis Lazuli — Afghan-Sourced, Pyrite-Rich, Direct from Origin

This collection brings together natural lapis lazuli in its most sought-after forms — rough lapidary stone, bead strands, cabochons, tumbled pieces, and large wholesale lots. Every item is sourced directly from Afghan mining regions, where lapis lazuli with deep royal blue color and golden pyrite inclusions is considered the global benchmark for quality. Whether you are cutting, setting, collecting, or reselling, this collection is built to serve your specific need.

What This Collection Covers

Lapidary Rough — Cut-Ready Afghan Lapis

The largest category in this collection is rough lapis lazuli intended for lapidary work. Pieces range from compact 82–110 gram single stones to 371-gram rocks and bulk 1 kg lots. Most pieces carry visible golden pyrite flecks distributed through a dark blue matrix — the combination that defines top-grade Afghan lapis. These are suited for cabbing, carving, inlay work, and slab cutting. Single-stone deals start around $180, while 1 kg rough lots are available from $790.

Bead Strands — Ready for Jewelry Production

Lapis lazuli bead strands in this collection are cut in round shapes across multiple size ranges — from 4mm to 12mm — and are sold by the strand. These are natural, untreated stones with consistent blue color, suitable for necklaces, bracelets, and DIY jewelry projects. Strand pricing starts under $25 for smaller sizes, with premium multi-strand options available for production-scale buyers.

Cabochons and Tumbled Stones

Pre-shaped lapis lazuli cabochons and tumbled stones are available for buyers who need finished material without additional cutting. The cabochon listing includes a 75.65ct natural piece. Tumbled stone lots are sold by weight, starting at 1 kg, and are suitable for retail resale, crystal displays, or mixed stone sets.

Wholesale and Bulk Lots — 1 kg to 100 kg

For trade buyers, importers, and lapidary studios, this collection includes scalable bulk options. Budget-friendly deals cover 1 kg to 20 kg raw lapis, 5 kg bulk blue lapis lots, and large wholesale boulders. These are priced for volume purchasing and are suited for businesses that process or resell lapis lazuli at scale.

Pricing Across This Collection

Retail pieces begin under $25 for bead strands and go up to $550 for premium single rough stones. Bulk lapidary rough is available from $590 for multi-piece deals. Wholesale lots for trade buyers are listed separately and cover quantities from 5 kg to 100 kg. Pricing reflects stone weight, pyrite density, color grade, and origin quality — not arbitrary markup.

Choosing the Right Lapis Lazuli for Your Purpose

Start by identifying your end use. If you cut and shape your own stones, rough lapidary pieces in the 80–370 gram range give you the most flexibility for yield and design. If you make finished jewelry without lapidary equipment, bead strands or pre-cut cabochons are the practical choice. For display, collection, or resale, tumbled stones and bulk lots offer the best value per gram. If you are purchasing for a business or studio, the wholesale lots with flexible weight tiers are structured for that purpose. When in doubt, product listings include gram weight, color description, and pyrite presence — use those details to match the stone to your project.

What Sets This Lapis Lazuli Collection Apart

All rough material in this collection is sourced from Afghanistan — the origin that produces lapis lazuli with the deepest blue saturation and the most consistent pyrite distribution. Pieces are listed with actual gram weights, not approximations. Bulk and wholesale options are available at the same source, removing the need to work through multiple suppliers. The collection covers every format — rough, bead, cabochon, tumbled, and wholesale — so buyers at any stage of production can find what they need in one place.

Who Buys from This Collection

This collection serves a wide range of buyers. Lapidary artists and gem cutters purchase rough stones for cabbing and carving. Jewelry designers and bead workers use the strand and cabochon listings for finished pieces. Crystal retailers and wholesalers source rough bulk and wholesale lots for resale. Collectors and mineral enthusiasts buy individual rough pieces for display. International buyers are welcome — worldwide shipping is standard on all orders.

Why Source Lapis Lazuli from Folkmarketgems

Folkmarketgems operates with direct-from-mine sourcing for Afghan lapis lazuli. There are no intermediary markups between the mining region and the listing. Every piece is described based on its actual characteristics — weight, color, pyrite content, and form. Bulk buyers get access to the same source material as retail buyers, with pricing that scales with quantity. Orders are packaged to protect rough and fragile material during international transit, and worldwide shipping is available on all listings.

Secure Payments. Worldwide Shipping.

All orders are processed through Shopify's secure checkout with encrypted payment handling. We ship lapis lazuli rough, beads, cabochons, and wholesale lots internationally. Packaging is designed specifically for mineral and rough stone shipments to prevent damage in transit. Buyers from North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East order regularly from this collection.