Newly Find Natural Raw Chitral Emerald Stones 500 Carats

500 Carats Natural Chitral Emerald Rough - New Pakistani Discovery

Explore this newly found natural rough emerald crystals from the newly discovered Chitral deposit in Pakistan. This exceptional 100-gram (500-carat) parcel features untreated medium green emeralds with impressive clarity ranging from translucent to near-transparent—ideal for lapidary artists, gemstone cutters, and collectors seeking rare Pakistani emeralds at wholesale pricing. A unique opportunity to work with material from this exciting new find.

Gemstone Specifications

• Stone Name: Natural Emerald (Beryl Family)
• Total Weight: 100 grams (500 carats)
• Piece Size Range: Under 1 gram to 2.5 grams (5-20+ carats per piece)
• Color: Medium green (lighter than Swat emeralds)
• Clarity: Mixed grades—Translucent, Transparent, SI, VS, VVS
• Inclusions: Slight carbon inclusions (typical for natural emerald)
• Treatment: None—100% natural and untreated
• Origin: Chitral, Pakistan (new discovery)
• Crystal Quality: Excellent size and clarity for new deposit

Chitral Emeralds: A New Pakistani Discovery

Chitral emeralds represent an exciting recent discovery in Pakistan's gemstone-rich northern regions. While Pakistan is renowned for the vivid green Swat Valley emeralds, Chitral emeralds offer a distinct medium green color with exceptional transparency and larger crystal sizes. This new source provides lapidary artists with fresh material featuring cleaner clarity grades and impressive size potential—perfect for faceting, cabochons, and specimen collecting.

Quality Characteristics

Superior Clarity: Many pieces approach transparent clarity—exceptional for emerald rough, which typically contains visible inclusions
Impressive Sizes: Individual crystals up to 2.5 grams (12+ carats) enable cutting substantial finished gemstones
Medium Green Color: Lighter than Swat's rich green but with excellent saturation and natural beauty
Natural Inclusions: Slight carbon inclusions confirm authenticity—characteristic of genuine untreated emerald
Wholesale Value: New discovery pricing offers exceptional value compared to established sources

Ideal Applications

• Faceting: VS to VVS clarity pieces perfect for brilliant-cut emeralds, step cuts, and custom facet designs
• Cabochons: Translucent to SI clarity material ideal for smooth cabochons showcasing natural color
• Specimen Collecting: Rare opportunity to acquire material from newly discovered Pakistani deposit
• Jewelry Design: Cut stones suitable for rings, pendants, earrings in gold or platinum settings
• Investment: Early access to new emerald source with potential appreciation as deposit gains recognition
• Lapidary Practice: Variety of clarity grades allows skill development across cutting techniques

Sample Parcel Opportunity

This 500-carat lot serves as an ideal sample parcel for evaluating Chitral emerald quality for your lapidary projects or inventory. Test the material's cutting performance, color response, and market appeal before committing to larger wholesale orders. The mixed clarity grades provide versatility for multiple applications, from high-grade faceted gems to beautiful cabochons and carvings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do Chitral emeralds compare to famous Swat emeralds?

Chitral emeralds feature medium green color (lighter than Swat's vivid rich green) but offer superior clarity and larger crystal sizes. While Swat emeralds command premium prices for their intense color, Chitral stones provide excellent transparency and size at more accessible pricing—ideal for lapidaries seeking cleaner material for faceting or collectors interested in emerging Pakistani sources.

What clarity grade should I expect from this parcel?

This mixed-grade parcel includes translucent, transparent, SI (Slightly Included), VS (Very Slightly Included), and VVS (Very Very Slightly Included) clarity stones. The higher clarity pieces (VS-VVS) are exceptional for emerald and perfect for faceting, while SI and translucent material works beautifully for cabochons. This variety maximizes versatility for different lapidary applications.

Are these emeralds treated or enhanced in any way?

No—these are 100% natural, untreated emeralds fresh from the Chitral mines. No oiling, resin filling, clarity enhancement, or color treatment has been applied. The medium green color and natural carbon inclusions are authentic characteristics of this new deposit. Learn more about cleaning and handling rough emeralds in our guide.

What size finished gemstones can I cut from this rough?

With pieces ranging from under 1 gram to 2.5 grams (5-20+ carats), expect to cut finished gemstones from approximately 1 carat to 10+ carats depending on rough quality and cutting skill. Typical yield for emerald rough is 20-40% due to inclusions and crystal structure. The larger, cleaner pieces in this parcel can produce impressive centerpiece stones for high-end jewelry.

Is this a good investment or collector opportunity?

Yes! New emerald discoveries often appreciate as deposits gain market recognition and material becomes scarce. Chitral emeralds represent early access to an emerging Pakistani source with excellent quality characteristics. For collectors, this parcel offers rare specimens from a newly discovered locality. For investors and dealers, wholesale pricing on new-find material provides strong profit potential.

Can I order larger quantities or request specific clarity grades?

Absolutely! This 500-carat parcel is a sample lot. For bulk orders, specific clarity selections (VS+ only, facet-grade, cabbing-grade), larger parcels, or custom requirements, please contact our team . We can source material directly from Chitral mines to meet your project specifications and provide competitive wholesale pricing.