Rough Aquamarine

Natural Rough Aquamarine – Faceting Rough, Lapidary Material & Mineral Specimens

This collection offers natural rough aquamarine sourced directly from mining regions in Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Nigeria, and Afghanistan. Every parcel in this collection is uncut, untreated aquamarine in its raw form — available in individual crystals, carat-weight parcels, gram-weight lots, and bulk wholesale quantities. Whether you cut, cab, carve, or collect, this collection has material suited to your work.

What We Offer in This Collection

Facet-Grade Rough Aquamarine

The largest category in this collection is facet-grade rough aquamarine — material selected for transparency and clarity suitable for cutting into finished gemstones. Parcels range from 21 carats to 500 carats and include clarity grades from SI to VVS and loupe-clean. Origins include Santa Maria color aquamarine from Brazil (known for its deeper blue saturation), high-clarity material from Pakistan, and volume parcels from Madagascar. Individual piece weights typically range from under 1 carat to 10 carats per stone, making these parcels practical for faceters working at any scale.

Lapidary Rough & Cabbing Material

For lapidary artists who cut cabochons, carve, or work with larger rough, this collection includes gram-weight and kilogram-weight lots. Options include 100-gram parcels, 500-gram deals, 1 kg lots, and bulk offers up to 25 kg. Stone sizes range from 2 mm to 40 mm. Colors include light blue, sky blue, bluish-green, and sea green. Material comes from Madagascar and Nigeria and is graded translucent to transparent, with some opaque pieces included in bulk lots suited for carving.

Hexagonal Aquamarine Crystals

Several listings feature natural hexagonal aquamarine crystals in their original formation — terminated, undamaged, and displaying the characteristic six-sided beryl structure. These crystals come from Skardu and Shiger Valley in Pakistan and range from single specimens under 10 grams to multi-piece lots of 30–75 grams. Clarity ranges from VS to loupe-clean. These are suitable for both cutting and display.

Mineral Specimens & Display Pieces

This collection includes matrix specimens featuring aquamarine crystals on mica, feldspar, and combined mineral assemblages. Notable listings include aquamarine with rutile needles on mica from Nagar, Pakistan; aquamarine-goshenite crystals on mica matrix (304 grams and 438 grams); and a combined aquamarine, topaz, elbaite, and quartz specimen on feldspar from Skardu. These are collector-grade pieces suited for display, study, or museum-quality collections.

Mixed Gemstone Parcels Featuring Aquamarine

Several parcels combine aquamarine with other facet-grade rough stones including tourmaline, emerald, garnet, hackmanite, apatite, morganite, peridot, and zircon. These mixed lots range from 126 carats to over 1,200 carats and are sourced from multiple origins. They are suited for buyers who want variety across a single purchase or who work with multiple stone types.

Wholesale & Bulk Aquamarine Lots

For buyers purchasing in volume, this collection includes bulk aquamarine lots from 1 kg to 25 kg. The 10 kg parcel from Madagascar is priced at $4,000 and the 25 kg wholesale lot is available at $12,000. A 9 kg combined aquamarine and oligoclase parcel is also listed. These lots are intended for lapidary studios, gem dealers, and wholesale buyers who require consistent supply of raw material.

Deals & Pricing in This Collection

Prices in this collection range from $30 for thumbnail mineral specimens to $12,000 for 25 kg wholesale lots. Carat-weight faceting parcels start at $60 for 40 carats and scale to $1,750 for 200 grams of high-clarity blue faceting rough. Kilogram lots for lapidary use are available from $550 to $950. Mixed gemstone parcels are priced between $260 and $950 depending on stone variety and total carat weight. Bulk wholesale pricing is available on select listings, and some items are tagged for price inquiry.

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Who Should Buy from This Collection?

• Faceters and gem cutters looking for transparent, SI to VVS clarity aquamarine rough in carat-weight parcels from Brazil and Pakistan.
• Lapidary artists who cab, carve, or tumble and need gram-weight or kilogram-weight lots of raw aquamarine material.
• Mineral collectors seeking terminated hexagonal crystals, matrix specimens, or display-quality pieces from documented localities.
• Jewelry designers who source their own rough and have it cut to custom specifications.
• Gem dealers and wholesalers purchasing bulk lots for resale or studio supply.
• Beginner faceters who want smaller, affordable parcels to practice cutting — several listings are specifically noted as suitable for beginners.

How to Choose the Right Product

Use the following as a guide when selecting from this collection:

• If you are cutting faceted stones, look for listings tagged faceting or facet-grade with clarity grades of SI, VS, VVS, or eye-clean. Piece weights of 2–7 carats per stone are practical for most faceting projects.
• If you are cutting cabochons or carving, gram-weight and kilogram lots with translucent to opaque material are the most cost-effective option.
• If you want display crystals, look for listings that specify terminated hexagonal formation, matrix specimens, or mineral specimens with documented locality information.
• If you are buying for resale or studio supply, the 1 kg, 10 kg, and 25 kg bulk lots offer the lowest per-gram cost.
• For Santa Maria color aquamarine (deeper blue saturation from Brazil), look for listings that specifically name the Santa Maria origin.

Why Buy Rough Aquamarine from Folkmarketgems?

• All material is sourced directly from mining regions with documented origins — Pakistan (Skardu, Nagar, Shiger Valley), Brazil, Madagascar, Nigeria, and Afghanistan.
• Listings include actual weight, carat count, piece count, size range, clarity grade, and color description — not estimates.
• We stock material across the full range from thumbnail specimens at $30 to 25 kg wholesale lots, so buyers at every scale can find suitable material.
• Mixed parcels allow buyers to sample multiple stone types in a single purchase.
• New arrivals are added regularly across all categories — faceting rough, lapidary lots, and mineral specimens.

Related Material We Offer

In addition to rough aquamarine, Folkmarketgems stocks related beryl-family material including goshenite (colorless beryl), morganite, and emerald rough. We also carry facet-grade rough in tourmaline, garnet, peridot, apatite, zircon, hackmanite, and other collector minerals. If you are building a mixed parcel or sourcing multiple stone types, browse our other lapidary and faceting rough collections.

Rough Aquamarine – Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy a small parcel of facet-grade aquamarine rough to practice cutting?

Yes. Several listings in this collection are specifically suited for beginner faceters, including the 22-carat Santa Maria parcel from Brazil with pieces ranging from 2 to 7 carats, and the 40-carat parcel of 10 pieces from Pakistan priced at $60.

What is the difference between the aquamarine rough from Pakistan and Brazil?

Pakistan material (primarily from Skardu and Nagar) tends to produce well-formed hexagonal crystals, often in light blue to sky blue tones, and is frequently available as terminated display crystals. Brazilian material, particularly Santa Maria color aquamarine, is known for deeper blue saturation and is primarily sold as faceting rough in carat-weight parcels.

Do you sell aquamarine rough by the kilogram for lapidary studios?

Yes. This collection includes 1 kg lots starting at $550, a 10 kg parcel at $4,000, and a 25 kg wholesale lot at $12,000. A 9 kg combined aquamarine and oligoclase parcel is also available. All bulk lots are from Madagascar.

Are the mineral specimens in this collection suitable for display, or are they cutting material?

The mineral specimens — including aquamarine on mica matrix, the aquamarine-goshenite specimens from Nagar, and the combined aquamarine-topaz-elbaite piece from Skardu — are display-grade collector pieces, not intended for cutting. They are listed with full dimensions and locality data.

What clarity grades are available in the faceting rough parcels?

Clarity grades across the faceting rough listings range from SI (slightly included) through VS, VVS, eye-clean, and loupe-clean. Each listing specifies the clarity range for that parcel. If you need a specific clarity grade, filter by the listing descriptions or contact us before purchasing.