Lapis Lazuli Box with Spanish Cedar Presentation Box

Lapis lazuli is unlike most other gem materials because it is not a mineral. Instead, it is a rock composed of multiple minerals. Lapis lazuli's striking blue color is mainly derived from the presence of lazurite. To be called "lapis lazuli," a rock must have a distinctly blue color and contain at least 25% blue lazurite. Pyrite usually occurs in lapis lazuli as tiny, randomly spaced grains colored a contrasting gold.

The box was created by master stone cutter and expert lapidary artist, Konstantin Libman, in his studio in St. Petersburg. The interior of the box is lined with Spanish Cedar and the lid is fitted with two Gold-plated brass hinges. The bottom is made of black Dolerite which contains flecks of glass creating a glimmering effect and finished with felt feet.