Rough Emeralds

Natural Rough Emeralds – Faceting Rough, Lapidary Lots & Mineral Specimens

This collection offers natural rough emeralds sourced directly from active mining regions in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Every piece is earth-mined and untreated (except for minor oil, which is standard industry practice). Whether you are a gemstone cutter, lapidary artist, mineral collector, or wholesale buyer, this collection has options suited to your specific needs.

What This Collection Includes

Facet-Grade Rough Emeralds

These are rough emerald parcels selected for their transparency and color saturation, making them suitable for cutting into faceted stones. Origins include Swat Valley (Pakistan), Panjshir (Afghanistan), and Chitral (Pakistan). Parcel sizes range from 14 carats to 150 carats, with individual piece weights typically between 0.65 and 7.5 carats per stone. Clarity grades across the range include eye-clean, VS, SI, and semi-transparent material.

Lapidary Rough & Melee-Size Parcels

Smaller melee-size parcels (under 1 carat per piece) are available for cutters producing 1–4 mm finished stones for pave settings, eternity bands, earring pairs, and accent stone work. These lots offer consistent color across the parcel, which is important for matched jewelry sets.

Mineral Specimens & Crystal Clusters

Display-grade emerald specimens are available for collectors who prioritize natural crystal form over cutting yield. These include hexagonal emerald crystals on calcite, quartz-feldspar matrix pieces with golden mica, and compact crystal clusters from Swat Valley. Specimen weights range from 6.5 grams to 240 grams.

Mixed Facet Rough Lots

Multi-stone parcels are available that include emeralds alongside other facet-grade rough such as aquamarine, tsavorite, amethyst, citrine, and rhodolite. These are suited to lapidary artists who work across multiple stone types or buyers looking for variety in a single purchase.

Bulk & Wholesale Lots

Larger parcels of 80 to 150 carats are listed for buyers who need volume. These are priced per lot and are suitable for gem dealers, cutting houses, and jewelry manufacturers sourcing consistent rough material.

Example Deals Available in This Collection

• 45 Carats Vivid Green Swat Emerald Melee Rough – $650. Untreated, semi-transparent, ideal for cutting 1–4 mm stones. Origin: Swat Valley, Pakistan.
• 90 Carats Panjshir Emerald Lot – $670. Sizes 1–7.5 carats per piece, no treatment. Origin: Afghanistan.
• 105 Carats Rich Green Facet Grade Emerald Deal – $2,035. Transparent to semi-transparent, sizes under 1 to 6 carats. Origin: Swat, Pakistan.
• 150 Carats Chitral Rough Emerald Lot – $250. Light green, translucent to included, 17 pieces. Origin: Chitral Valley, Pakistan.
• 38.3 Gram Swat Emerald Crystal on Calcite – $250. Premium mineral specimen, 40 x 35 x 30 mm. Origin: Swat Valley, Pakistan.
• 6.5 Gram Emerald on Calcite Thumbnail Specimen – $40. Entry-level specimen, 100% natural, no treatment.

Pricing & Deals

Prices in this collection start at $40 for thumbnail mineral specimens and go up to $4,500 for premium 80-carat cutting-grade lots. Most faceting rough parcels are priced between $180 and $2,999 depending on origin, carat weight, and clarity grade. Mixed multi-stone lots start from $260. All prices are listed per lot, not per carat, and are clearly stated on each product page.

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Who Should Buy From This Collection?

• Lapidary artists and gemstone cutters who need facet-grade rough with sufficient transparency and color for finished stones.
• Jewelry designers and manufacturers sourcing melee-size emerald rough for pave, accent, or matched-set applications.
• Mineral and crystal collectors looking for display-quality hexagonal emerald specimens with natural matrix.
• Gem dealers and wholesale buyers who require larger carat-weight lots at competitive per-lot pricing.
• Geology students and educators seeking authentic locality specimens from documented mining regions.

How to Choose the Right Product

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

• For faceting: Choose parcels labeled "Faceting Rough" or "Facet Grade" with clarity noted as transparent, VS, or SI. Swat and Panjshir origins are recommended for color saturation.
• For melee cutting (1–4 mm finished stones): Select under-1-carat per piece parcels from Swat Valley. These yield consistent small stones suitable for pave and accent work.
• For display and collection: Choose products listed as "Mineral Specimens" with matrix or crystal-on-matrix descriptions. These are not cutting-grade but are valued for natural form.
• For wholesale or bulk: Filter for lots of 80 carats and above. Contact us for custom parcel requests or larger volume pricing.
• For mixed-stone projects: The multi-stone facet rough lots offer variety across origins and stone types in a single purchase.

Why Buy From Folkmarketgems?

• All rough emeralds are sourced directly from mining regions in Pakistan and Afghanistan — no middlemen.
• Every product listing includes origin, carat weight, clarity, treatment status, and piece count — no vague descriptions.
• Stones are 100% natural and untreated except for minor oil, which is disclosed on every listing.
• We serve lapidary artists, gem dealers, collectors, and jewelry manufacturers with the same inventory — no separate "trade" catalog.
• Product photography is taken in both white and yellow light where applicable so buyers can accurately assess color tone before purchasing.

Related Products We Offer

In addition to rough emeralds, Folkmarketgems carries facet-grade rough in aquamarine, tsavorite, rhodolite garnet, amethyst, citrine, hackmanite, scapolite, and prasiolite. Mixed rough lots that include emeralds alongside these stones are also available in this collection. For other gemstone categories, browse our full catalog.

Rough Emerald FAQs

Q1: What is the difference between Swat emeralds and Panjshir emeralds in this collection?
Swat emeralds (Pakistan) are known for vivid, saturated green color and are well-suited for melee and small faceted stones. Panjshir emeralds (Afghanistan) tend toward light to medium green with good transparency and are available in larger individual piece sizes up to 7.5 carats. Both are untreated.

Q2: Are the rough emeralds in this collection suitable for faceting, or are they display-only?
Both types are available. Products labeled "Faceting Rough" or "Facet Grade" are selected for cutting. Products listed as "Mineral Specimens" are display-grade and are not recommended for faceting due to opacity or natural fractures.

Q3: What carat yield can I expect when cutting these rough emeralds?
Typical cutting yield for emerald rough is 20–40% of rough weight, depending on clarity and crystal structure. A 45-carat melee parcel, for example, can yield approximately 20–40 finished stones in the 1–4 mm range.

Q4: Do you sell individual rough emerald crystals, or only lots?
Most listings are sold as lots (multiple pieces per parcel). However, some mineral specimens — such as the 38.3-gram Swat emerald on calcite and the 46-carat specimen with mother rock — are listed as single pieces. Each product page specifies the number of pieces included.

Q5: What does "minor oil" treatment mean, and does it affect the value of the rough?
Minor oil refers to the practice of soaking emeralds in a neutral oil (such as baby oil) immediately after mining. This is a standard, widely accepted industry practice that does not alter the stone's color or structure. It is disclosed on all relevant listings. Untreated stones (no oil) are also available and are noted explicitly in those product descriptions.