Natural Emerald (Zamarud) 1.78ct Green, Square, Swat (Pakistan)

The Square Swat Zamarud That Sits Perfectly in a Bezel

This natural emerald 1.78ct green square cut comes from Swat Valley, specifically from the mines above Mingora, not generic ‘Pakistan origin’ material. Square cuts in natural Swat emerald are uncommon. The shape demands precise cleaving of rough that already fractures unpredictably, so a clean square face with even color distribution is a win. Green. Real. Untreated. This stone shows a medium-intensity green that shifts slightly cooler under white LED lighting, the kind of color Lahore’s Anarkali jewelers charge a premium for when it’s set in gold. No oil filling, no heat treatment, check it under UV yourself. Browse the complete emerald stone collection if you want to compare weights and shapes before deciding.

Grade Breakdown: What You’re Actually Getting

Beryl family. Mohs hardness 7.5 to 8. This natural emerald 1.78ct green reads medium-deep on the color scale with a clean bluish-green secondary tone, not the warm yellowish green of lower-grade Colombian commercial material, and not the near-opaque dark stones sold in bulk at Peshawar’s Friday Market. Semi-transparent means the stone transmits light with visible natural inclusions (jardin), that’s the signature of real, unenhanced beryl. At 1.78 carats in a square shape, the face size is generous. A typical Swat stone at this weight in the wholesale market reads cloudier. This one doesn’t (and we checked it ourselves before listing).

Tradition and Meaning Behind the Zamarud

Emerald, zamarud in Urdu, holds a specific place in Pakistani jewelry culture. It’s the Mercury stone, worn by those seeking mental clarity, sharper communication, and business success. In Islamic tradition, green is the color of Jannah, and green stones carry symbolic weight in ring-wearing customs. Astrologers in Karachi’s Saddar market and Islamabad’s jewelry district recommend zamarud for Gemini and Virgo ascendants, worn on the little finger in silver. For nikkah sets and Eid nazrana jewelry, a square zamarud in gold sits beautifully. Log kehte hain it brings barakah to those who wear it with intention. 3 carats and above gets ceremonial, under 2 carats like this one is ideal for everyday ring wear.

Authenticity: What Buyers Miss

What exactly are you getting here? Real or fake? That’s the seedha jawab every buyer deserves. Synthetic emeralds, hydrothermal or flux-grown, look clean to the naked eye. Too clean. Natural Swat emerald has inclusions; that’s not a flaw, that’s proof. GK Jewelers sends every stone to certified gemstone lab testing before it’s listed. This natural emerald 1.78ct green shows characteristic jardin inclusions under 10x magnification. Under UV, it shows minimal fluorescence, consistent with natural beryl. Synthetic stones glow red. This one doesn’t. Simple as that.

Frequently Asked Questions

cost of emerald stone

Emerald stone price in pakistan varies widely, PKR 3,000 per carat for low-grade commercial stones up to PKR 1,00,000+ per carat for top-quality Swat or Colombian material. This natural stone at 1.78 carats falls in the mid-premium range. Contact GK Jewelers on WhatsApp for a live price on EME-59.

how to check emerald stone is original

Three home tests: look through the stone with a flashlight, real emerald shows inclusions, fake glass looks too perfect; place under UV light, natural emerald shows little to no red fluorescence, synthetic glows red; try scratching with a copper coin, real emerald at 7.5 Mohs won’t scratch. When in doubt, get a lab certificate from a verified gemologist.

benefits of wearing emerald stone in islam

In Islamic tradition, wearing green stones carries symbolic meaning tied to the color of Jannah. While no specific Hadith mandates emerald, green ring-wearing is a respected Sunnah-inspired practice. Astrologers recommend zamarud for Mercury-ruled individuals seeking clarity and rizq. It’s worn on the right hand, little finger, set in silver or gold.

Our Promise on This Stone

About GK Jewelers, we source direct from Swat Valley miners, not resellers. Lab-tested. Every stone. 7-day exchange policy stands. COD ships to 200+ Pakistan cities. WhatsApp support runs every day. Custom settings? Available on request. That’s the GK difference.

Get This Stone Today

You can order EME-59 right now through our website or WhatsApp us directly for a faster response. COD available in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, and all major cities. Need a ring setting to match? Tell us, we handle it. Every order ships in a certified gemstone pouch. Don’t wait on this one.