Bob Lapis Lazuli Novels & Stories

The silver stood out, though not as brightly as the blue gemstone in the center. “What is that?” I asked, nudging my chin at the piece of jewelry. “This,” He lifted the ring for me to inspect, “is our way off this island. The gem is Lapis Lazuli. Beautiful, isn’t it?” “It is, but how will a ring get us off the island?” My father’s lips quirked up in a mischievous grin that had my insides warming. It wasn’t until meeting him, my birth parent, that I realized how little I looked like Lucille.

Piper stayed put, counting the seconds and the steady but rapid beat of her heart. When she finally entered the ballroom, she went unnoticed by the crowds. Prospective bidders were focused on the collection of amethysts and lapis lazuli that were gathered on a display table, arranged with purple mums to bring out the natural colors of the gems. Piper looked over the tops of the heads in the crowd, trying to see where Mikhail had gone, but there was no trace of him. Her heart sank with disappointment. She'd hoped he would stay.

Kazal sauntered close to take a better look. To Kazal’s surprise, the sapphire’s blue hue is the most radiant than any sapphire he has ever seen before. The color resembles that of a deep blue sea, yet the edges seems to be glowing. Kazal closed his eyes a bit to clear his mind, and opened it again to look at the jewel. The sapphire is still looking like it’s glowing. “…Bring me my monocle.” Kazal extended one of his hands. Swiftly, Rein retrieved his monocle he used to appraise the jewels earlier and placed it on his palm. Kazal checked the monocle a bit while the workers lifted the glass case from it’s base.

Alyssa was taken aback but didn't reach out to take the box. She hadn't expected Jasper to have kept that by his side all this time. "Alice couldn't possibly accept that from you. I'll do it in her stead." Before Alyssa could say anything, Colene had taken the box from Jasper. Inside was a gorgeous bracelet carved from the finest lavender moon quartz. It gleamed with a soft light, looking like a treasure from centuries before. Alyssa could instantly tell this was a one-of-a-kind material, not usually for sale to the public. If Jasper had given this to her years ago, she would have been so happy she wouldn't have been able to sleep.

In an instant, the entire hall was illuminated by the shimmering malachite beads. Atticus was stunned, tongue-tied in amazement. "This is...the Peerless Elegance, one of the world's top seven malachite treasures!" The Peerless Elegance was valued at three billion. It consisted of nine glassy emperor-green malachite beads and 204 diamonds totaling 41.58 carats. The malachite was flawless and round, and there were no impurities. It was said to have been kept by the wealthiest tycoons abroad, rarely seen in the world.

"Mr. Colson, you're not mistaken, are you? Isn't this a fake diamond? Why would you want to buy it?" "Mr. Robert, please watch your words!" Stanley said solemnly, "I never said this diamond was fake. I can stake my 30 years of professionalism that this is The Lustra, and it's 100% genuine!" "What?" "If you don't believe me, just look. Under strong light, The Lustra will display seven distinct colors that are interwoven." Stanley shone a beam of light onto The Lustra. Sure enough, it revealed seven different colors in crystal-clear clarity. It was dreamlike, ethereal, and breathtakingly beautiful.

She set it on the coffee table and unlatched the silver clasps. She opened the lid. A gasp rippled through the art students. Even Blake leaned in, his mouth dropping open. Inside the velvet-lined case was a set of brushes. But not just any brushes. These were Japanese calligraphy brushes, handles made of dark bamboo and horn, the bristles pristine and varied. Beside them sat twelve small glass jars filled with pigment powder—vibrant blues, crushed golds, deep crimsons. “Are those…?” Blake whispered. “Is that genuine Lapis?”

“You have an excellent taste, my lord, but that took me a lot of hard work. I normally find myself working with common stones or gems, but this one is made with a rare stone and my best silver." "Can I see?" She nodded hesitantly, and reached back for the box. As the beta set it on the counter between us, my eyes widened at the glint from the harsh rays above. The stones had a soft azure colour, almost familiar, that made my lips twitch. “The stone is blue lace agate, found deep within a cave on the southern side.” "It's exquisite," I said in an awed tone. The agate was a pretty blue, contrasting against the silver chains around. All I could think about was how lovely it would look sitting o

A 3D model of a sleek, minimalist ring appeared. It looked like a classic Azure design elegant, sapphire-crusted, and timeless. "This is the 'Azure Guardian' prototype," Liora said. The board members whispered among themselves. Leo Vance leaned forward, his hands trembling slightly as he studied the design. "It looks like your mother's 'Deep Blue' line, Liora. But something is different." "Everything is different, Leo," Liora replied. She tapped the screen, and the 3D model expanded, revealing the internal components.