Purchase date: September 19, 2022
September 2022
The K18 lapis lazuli necklace that I bought this time was given to me by my grandmother a long time ago, but I don't have many chances to use it, so I put it away. . The gold market is also rising, so I think it was just the right timing to consider selling the K18 necklace. Lapis lazuli is difficult to put a price on the stone itself, but depending on its condition and design, it can greatly add value to base metals such as K18. I was worried that the design of the necklace might not be trendy, but I am very happy to hear that the price was higher than expected.
Lapis lazuli is known to be produced in Afghanistan with the best quantity and quality. Along with coral, it has been a popular gemstone in Japan for a long time. It is not very hard and is easily scratched, but it is often used in jewelry because it does not easily chip. High-quality lapis lazuli is pure blue, and white and gold spots can be seen. However, this is a category of preference, so it is often not considered when retailing. Compared to other blue gemstones such as sapphire, tanzanite, and iolite, it is a gemstone that can be purchased at a lower price, but there is a need for it because it is commonly used by brand jewelry.
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Points for purchase / assessment
I sold a necklace with K18 lapis lazuli. The slender K18 necklace was very distinctive with beautiful blue round lapis lazuli. Lapis lazuli has a deep blue color, and although it depends on your preference, the one without white or gold spots is considered to be of higher quality. I was able to see the condition of the lapis lazuli as well as the market price of K18 on that day, and I was able to estimate the product value of the necklace.