Natural Emeralds for Sale – Rough, Loose & Wholesale Emerald Parcels

Find Your Emerald Treasure: Rough Stones and Loose Gems

At FolkmarketGems, we offer 100% natural emerald gemstones sourced directly from trusted mining regions. Our collection includes rough emeralds, loose cut emeralds, raw emerald crystals, specimens, and polished emeralds, available in small parcels to large wholesale lots.

We specialize in Swat emeralds (Pakistan), Panjshir emeralds (Afghanistan), Chitral emeralds, with selected Zambian and Colombian emeralds — carefully graded and transparently disclosed for collectors, lapidaries, jewelry designers, and wholesale buyers worldwide.

Types of Emeralds Available at FolkmarketGems

Facet-Grade Rough Emeralds

• AAA Grade Facet Rough Emeralds (for faceting & loose stones)
• AA Grade Emeralds for Faceting
• A Grade Rough Emeralds for Faceting

Lapidary & Craft Emerald Rough

• Raw emeralds for lapidary works such as cabochons, beadings, carving
• Raw emerald rough suitable for custom jewelry

Emerald Crystals & Specimens

• Raw emerald crystals for collection or making raw stone jewelry
• Fine emerald specimens for collectors

Loose & Polished Emeralds

• Loose emerald stones for jewelry designers
• Emerald polished cabochons, tumbles, carving

Emerald Origins & Mining Regions

Pakistani Emeralds

• Swat Emeralds
• Chitral Emeralds

Afghan Emeralds

• Panjshir Emeralds

African & South American Emeralds

• Zambian Emeralds
• Colombian Emeralds

Each location gives unique variations in color, clarity, and quality. Colombian emeralds are known for their brilliant green color and exceptional clarity, are among the most highly demanded. Swat Emeralds are having rich green colors. Swat color is almost one of the top color in emerald stones. Panjshir emeralds comparatively are known for stunning brilliance, clarity and sizes.

Natural Swat Emeralds – Pakistan

Swat Emeralds are popular and graded for their rich, vibrant hues that range from deep forest greens to vibrant teals, the lush green landscapes. The best color in emeralds is that of Swat Valley stones. Swat Emeralds are called as “hidden gemstones”. Swat emeralds are also known as “Pakistani Emeralds”. They have recently captured attention of gems collectors around the world.

Popular for their mesmerising saturation and hues, Swat Emeralds are graded for their rich green intense color, hue, saturation. Their color range from vivid green to vivid grass green to deep rich green forests. The color is the result of chromium and vanadium presence during the formation of stone.

The geological conditions of Swat Valley, the presence of schist and granite especially is contributing formation of Swat Emeralds. Mining of emeralds in Swat is done ethically.

Natural Panjshir Emeralds – Afghanistan

Folkmarketgems offer variety of natural Panjshir Emeralds in rough and loose form. Panjshir emeralds are by nature more clean than Swat emeralds. However Swat emeralds surpasses the Pnajshir in color. Panjshir Makni mine is producing rich green color but production is quite uncommon. 

Rough vs Loose vs Cut Emeralds

• Rough Emeralds: Natural, unprocessed stones used for faceting, cabbing, or collecting.
• Loose Emeralds: Cut and polished stones ready for jewelry setting.
• Polished Forms: Cabochons, carvings, beads, and tumbled emeralds.

Discover our stunning collection of rough emerald gemstones, cut loose emerald gemstones, and raw emeralds for sale at FolkmarketGems. Sourced from the finest mines around the world, these enchanting green gems are perfect for crafting exquisite jewelry pieces, adding to your gemstone collection or seeking the powerful energies these stones are known for.

Who This Emerald Collection Is For

• Gemstone cutters & faceters
• Lapidary artists
• Jewelry designers & manufacturers
• Mineral collectors
• Wholesale gemstone buyers & investors

We supply small curated lots as well as large wholesale emerald parcels for repeat buyers and dealers.

Emerald Grading, Evaluation & Market Value

Treatments & Authenticity of Emeralds

To buy genuine emeralds, it is vital to focus on ethical and reputable sources. The certification should be done to get idea of genuine of emeralds.

Is clarity enhancement common in emeralds? Yes, most emeralds undergo minor oiling to fill surface fractures. FolkmarketGems clearly labels untreated and minor-oil emeralds from both Swat (Pakistan) and Panjshir (Afghanistan) in its collection.

Geological Formation of Emeralds

Emerald Stone Specifications

Why Buy Emeralds from FolkmarketGems

Best Place to Buy Natural Emerald Raw Cut

If you are looking for the natural emerald stones, raw or cut? FolkmarketGems offer an exceptional collection of 100% genuine emerald stones, ensuring the authenticity. Whether you're a gem collector, lapidary artist, gemstone cutter, faceter or a jewellery designer, or someone seeking a special emerald stone gift, FolkmarketGems is the best place to buy natural emeralds.

With a reputation for excellence, FolkmarketGems takes great pride in offering a wide range of emerald stones ethically sourced and carefully selected. Whether you prefer the raw emerald stones, uncut emeralds or a dazzling cut emerald stone, FolkmarketGems offers all. FolkmarketGems, one will get 100% natural emeralds raw or cut.

FAQs – Rough Emeralds

1. What is the difference between Swat and Panjshir rough emeralds?

Swat emeralds are known for their lighter, vibrant green shades, while Panjshir emeralds offer a deeper, richer green with higher clarity. Both varieties are available in the FolkmarketGems rough emerald collection.

2. Are all natural rough emeralds treated with oil?

No, some rough emeralds are fully untreated. FolkmarketGems offers both no-oil and minor-oil emerald parcels, especially from Panjshir and Swat mines.

3. Do rough emeralds from mines like Swat and Panjshir come directly from the source?

Yes, many rough emeralds available at FolkmarketGems are sourced directly from miners in Swat (Pakistan) and Panjshir (Afghanistan), ensuring authenticity and traceability.

4. Can rough emeralds be used for faceting and cabbing?

Yes. Lapidaries often prefer Swat and Panjshir rough emeralds because their crystal structure allows for faceting, cabbing, and custom jewelry work.

5. Are Swat and Panjshir emeralds considered investment-grade?

High-clarity pieces with vivid green color from these regions can be considered collectible and investment-worthy. FolkmarketGems provides small and bulk lots for both collectors and investors.

6. Why are rough emeralds cheaper than cut emeralds?

Rough emeralds are unprocessed and may contain inclusions or cracks. Once cut, polished, and graded, their value increases significantly. FolkmarketGems offers affordable rough emerald parcels from Swat and Panjshir for collectors and lapidaries.

7. Is clarity enhancement common in emeralds?

Yes, most emeralds undergo minor oiling to fill surface fractures. FolkmarketGems clearly labels untreated and minor-oil emeralds from both Swat (Pakistan) and Panjshir (Afghanistan) in its collection.

8. Can rough emeralds chip or scratch easily?

Emeralds rank 7.5–8 on the Mohs hardness scale but can still chip due to internal fractures. Swat and Panjshir emeralds are naturally hard but should still be handled carefully during cutting or setting.

9. What precautions should I take while caring for emerald jewelry made from rough stones?

Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, harsh chemicals, or high heat. Clean gently with mild soap and a soft brush. Store emerald jewelry separately to avoid scratches.

10. How is the value or grade of rough emerald stones determined?

Value depends on color, clarity, size, and origin. Deep green Panjshir stones with fewer inclusions are considered higher-grade, while lighter Swat emeralds are prized for their unique color and crystal shapes. FolkmarketGems grades each parcel before listing. Learn about emerald price per carat here…