0.33 ct Loose Emerald Stone | Panjshir Emerald Gemstone
0.43 carats oval Natural Blue Ceylon Sapphire
Swat Emeralds Raw Cut | Rough Swat Emeralds
Discover the world's finest Swat Valley emeralds from Pakistan's legendary Hindu Kush mountains. Our curated collection features authentic natural emerald gemstones ranging from rare rough specimens to expertly cut loose stones, perfect for collectors, jewelers, and gemstone enthusiasts.
Swat Valley is a breathtaking province of Hindu Kush Mountain range in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. It is renowned for its rich cultural heritage. The valley has an ideal geological conditions for emerald formation. With the passage of time, the geological factors led with combination factors of temperature, pressure and mineral rich fluids necessary for crystallisation of beryllium aluminium silicate in forming vivid green emerald stones of Swat.
Natural Swat Emeralds dates back millions of years. The geological processes worked their magic deep within the Earth's crust. Swat Valley's geological composition, with its unique combination of pegmatite veins and metamorphic rocks, created the ideal conditions for the formation of these mesmerizing gemstones. Through intricate process, beryllium rich fluids started to interact with the minerals in surroundings. Which resulted into formation of emerald crystals. Emeralds are from beryl family. The other stones in beryl family are aquamarine, morganite, goshenite, hellidor, bixbite.
The most interesting feature of Natural Swat Emeralds is their rich green color. The reserves of emeralds are estimated around 70 million carats in Pakistan of emeralds in Swat Valley. The Swat Valley emeralds are popular for their vibrant colors.
There are four locations of emeralds in Pakistan. They include
Swat emerald deposits are one of the largest despots in Pakistan as overall. Swat has four mining areas in Norther Khyber Pakhtunkhua. The northwestern end of the Himalayan mountain range. There are 5 mines in Swat Valley.
1. Loose Cut Emeralds (Ready for Setting)
2. Rough Emerald Parcels (For Cutting & Faceting)
3. Mineral Specimens (Collector's Items)
4. Investment Grade Emeralds
Our emeralds come from the prestigious Swat Valley mining areas:
Q: What makes Swat emeralds special compared to other emeralds?
A: Swat emeralds are popular and widely liked for their vivid green color, good clarity (especially in smaller sizes for watches). Mostly Swat emeralds come with perfect hexagonal crystal formation. They're formed in unique geological conditions in Pakistan's Hindu Kush mountains, creating emeralds with distinctive characteristics highly valued by collectors and jewelers worldwide.
Q: Are these emeralds natural or treated?
A: All our Swat emeralds are 100% natural and untreated. They come directly from the mines in Swat Valley, Pakistan, maintaining their authentic geological properties and natural beauty.
Q: What's the difference between rough and cut emeralds in your collection?
A: Rough emerald stones are uncut stones which are used in lapidary work, faceting, or collecting as natural specimens. Cut or loose emeralds are professionally faceted and polished, ready for jewelry setting. Rough stones offer more value for money and cutting potential, while cut stones are ready for immediate use.
Q: Do you provide certificates of authenticity?
A: Yes, we provide detailed information about the origin and characteristics of each emerald. For high-value pieces, we can arrange professional gemological certification upon request.
Q: How do you grade the quality of your emeralds?
A: We evaluate our emeralds based on the traditional 4 Cs: Color (vivid green being premium), Clarity (eye-clean to slightly included), Cut (for finished stones), and Carat weight. We also consider crystal formation and origin authenticity.
Q: What's the clarity like in Swat emeralds?
A: Swat emeralds are particularly known for exceptional clarity in melee sizes (small stones). Larger stones may have natural inclusions typical of emeralds, which actually confirm their natural origin and don't significantly impact their beauty or value.
Q: Which emerald size should I choose for investment?
A: For investment purposes, we recommend our larger rough parcels (100+ carats) or quality cut stones in any sizes. Swat emeralds have shown consistent value appreciation due to limited supply and increasing global demand.
Q: Can I buy emeralds for custom jewelry projects?
A: Absolutely! Our cut emeralds are perfect for custom jewelry. We offer various sizes and cuts suitable for rings, pendants, earrings, and other jewelry pieces. Our rough emeralds can also be custom cut to your specifications.
Q: Do you offer wholesale pricing for bulk purchases?
A: Yes, we offer competitive wholesale pricing for bulk orders and repeat customers. Contact us directly for volume discounts on our rough emerald parcels and multiple stone purchases.
Q: How are the emeralds packaged and shipped?
A: All emeralds are carefully packaged in protective gem boxes with detailed documentation. We use secure, insured shipping methods with tracking for all orders to ensure safe delivery.
Q: Can I return an emerald if I'm not satisfied?
A: We stand behind the quality of our emeralds. Please review our return policy for specific terms and conditions regarding returns and exchanges.
Q: What's the geological composition of Swat emeralds?
A: Swat emeralds are beryllium aluminum silicate crystals formed through interaction of beryllium-rich fluids with surrounding minerals in pegmatite veins and metamorphic rocks. This unique geological process creates their distinctive color and clarity.
Q: Are Swat emeralds suitable for daily wear jewelry?
A: Emeralds rate 7.5-8 on the Mohs hardness scale. This hardness makes emerald stone very suitable for jewelry. However, emeralds are brittle stones by nature thats why we recommend protective settings while designing jewelry such as rings. Jewelry designers should carefully handle to maintain their beauty over time.
Q: How should I care for my Swat emerald?
A: Clean with stones warm soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals. Store separately to prevent scratching, and have jewelry professionally checked periodically.
