KABUL, Afghanistan – The brilliant blue stone lapis lazuli, prized for millennia, is almost uniquely found in Afghanistan, a key part of the extensive mineral wealth that is seen as the best hope for ...

Zenith releases the Defy Extreme Lapis Lazuli limited to 50 pieces, combining a lapis lazuli stone dial with a 50Hz chronograph. The 45mm steel case features dual escapements at CHF 32,900. The post ...

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Defined by a deep, ultramarine hue, lapis lazuli is one of the world’s oldest and most storied jewellery materials. Unusually, it’s not a single mineral, but a rock composed of lazurite – responsible ...

The Swiss brand marks its milestone year with a constellation of very modern classics. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

Afghanistan's mineral wealth is helping fuel the war that has long ravaged the country, with armed anti-government groups - including the Taliban - earning up to $20 million a year from illegal mining ...

What makes the Lapis Lazuli so meaningful? The Lapis Lazuli is a special blue metamorphic rock that has been used for many healing purposes. Its shiny vibrant color makes it great for jewelry and ...

The Taliban and other armed groups earn up to $20 million a year from illegal mining of the semi-precious lapis stone from a far corner of Afghanistan, a London-based watchdog group said Monday. The ...