Azel - Lapis Lazuli Silver Ring

From the Mehr collection by Orah Jewels and Crafts, Azel is a lapis lazuli ring built around the quality of a single stone. A deep blue piece from Afghanistan set within hammered circular silver detailing, the design draws attention inward to the face of the lapis rather than outward to the form of the setting.

Lapis lazuli from Badakhshan, Afghanistan is among the most historically significant stones in the world. Extracted from the same mountains for over six thousand years, it supplied the ancient world with both material and meaning. The blue is unlike any other in nature, a saturated, interior colour that does not sit on the surface of the stone but reads from within it. Azel is selected for a consistent, even face with the characteristic pyrite inclusions present as fine gold threads across the blue, the geological record of the stone's formation under pressure and heat over geological time.

The hammered circular border in sterling silver is a deliberate choice. The texture diffuses reflection, pulling attention back to the depth of the lapis rather than the shine of the metal. It is the kind of design decision that is only visible in a well-made piece. Azel is made for someone who wants to wear a stone with weight and history, not decoration. Made in Lahore at the Orah Jewels facility. One ring.

Stone: Natural Lapis Lazuli (Badakhshan, Afghanistan)
Metal: Sterling Silver
Size: US 8