Lapis Lazuli (Lajward)

What is Lapis Lazuli (Lajward)?

Lapis Lazuli is a deep-blue rock treasured since ancient times, often flecked with golden pyrite and white calcite. The finest comes from Afghanistan.

Lapis Lazuli Benefits & Meaning

Lapis Lazuli is worn for wisdom, truth and protection, and has adorned royalty and scholars for thousands of years. Its royal-blue colour is unmistakable.

How to Identify an Original Lapis Lazuli

Genuine lapis shows a rich royal-blue colour with natural golden pyrite flecks and occasional white calcite veining. Because imitations are common in the market, buy from a trusted seller — every stone at GemStore.pk is hand-inspected and, where applicable, lab-verifiable.

Lapis Lazuli Price in Pakistan — What Affects It

Lapis Lazuli price in Pakistan depends on the depth and evenness of the blue, the pyrite flecks, and origin (Afghan lapis is most prized). Each stone in our collection is priced individually with its exact weight and quality shown.

Why Buy Lapis Lazuli (Lajward) from GemStore.pk

• 100% original & hand-selected — every stone is inspected and, where applicable, lab-verifiable.
• Transparent pricing — real weight, type and price shown on every piece.
• Nationwide cash on delivery — delivered to Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Sialkot and Gujranwala and every city in Pakistan.
• Easy returns — a clear return & refund policy so you can buy with confidence.

Lapis Lazuli quick facts

• Also called: Lajward
• Mineral: a rock of lazurite, calcite and pyrite
• Colour: deep ultramarine blue flecked with golden pyrite
• Hardness: 5–5.5 on the Mohs scale
• Main sources: Badakhshan in Afghanistan (the classic source for 6,000 years), Chile and Russia
• Astrology: ruled by Jupiter and Saturn in different traditions; worn for wisdom and calm; traditionally for Sagittarius and Libra

How to wear it

Traditionally the stone is worn on a pendant, ring or bracelet in silver; avoid daily hard wear. Choose a setting that keeps it in contact with the skin if you follow the astrological tradition, and confirm the details with a qualified astrologer — see our gemstones by zodiac sign hub for a starting point.

What decides the lapis lazuli price

The price in Pakistan depends on depth of blue (even ultramarine with little white calcite is most valued), pyrite distribution, size and polish; Afghan lapis is the benchmark. Every listing in this collection shows the exact carat weight and price, and our gemstone price guide explains typical ranges so you can compare with confidence.

Care and cleaning

Lapis is porous — keep it away from water, perfume and acids, and wipe with a soft dry cloth.

Buying from GemStore.pk

How we verify every stone

Before a listing goes live the piece is weighed on a calibrated carat scale, examined under magnification for treatment and filling, photographed in daylight and described exactly as it is. Anything we cannot verify as natural is simply not sold. You are welcome to have any purchase independently tested — that is what lab-verifiable means.

Delivery, payment and returns

Orders are packed in a padded box and sent by tracked courier to every city in Pakistan, usually within 1–3 working days for major cities and 3–5 elsewhere. Pay the rider on delivery after checking the parcel. If the item arrives damaged or is not as described, tell us within 7 days for a replacement or a full refund — see the Return Policy.

Packaging and presentation

Loose pieces come in a sealed pouch with the carat weight on the invoice; rings and pendants arrive in a gift box. If the order is a present, tell us and we will leave the price off the packing slip. Every parcel is photographed before sealing so you can compare what left us with what arrived.

Sizes, settings and matching pieces

Most pieces are available loose or set in silver as a ring, pendant or bracelet; tell us the finger size or chain length and the setting is made to order in 3–5 working days. If you need a matched pair or a specific carat weight for an astrological prescription, send the details and we will suggest what is in stock or source it for you.

A note on natural variation

Two natural stones are never identical. Small inclusions, slight colour zoning and minor differences in cut are part of what proves a stone is genuine rather than glass or synthetic, and they are visible in our daylight photos. What never varies is the weight on the invoice, the honest description of treatment, and your right to inspect the parcel before paying.

Our certification promise

We describe every piece the way a gemmologist would: species, colour, clarity, carat weight and any treatment. If an independent laboratory ever finds a stone is not what we said it was, we refund the full price and the testing fee. That promise has no time limit, because a natural stone does not change.

Tracking your order

You receive the courier tracking number on WhatsApp the moment the parcel is collected, and a follow-up message once it is out for delivery. If a delivery attempt fails, the courier calls the number on the order and tries again the next working day; parcels are never left unattended.

Explore more about Lapis Lazuli: read How to Care for Gemstones: Cleaning & Storage Guide, read Gemstone Buying Guide Pakistan: Prices, Certification & Tips, check the gemstone price guide for Pakistan, find your stone by zodiac sign.