Natural Emerald (Zamarud) 1.88ct Green, Cushion, Swat (Pakistan)

1.88ct from the Mountains Above Mingora

This natural emerald 1.88ct green cushion, pulled directly from the Swat Valley mines above Mingora, is the kind of stone that makes you stop mid-inspection. Real. Compact. Dense. Swat emeralds carry a green that shifts toward teal under fluorescent lighting, something you won’t see in synthetic copies or glass-filled fakes flooding Anarkali’s back-lane shops. The local name is Zamarud, and log kehte hain a true Zamarud from Swat is worth ten stones from anywhere else. Explore more from our emerald stone collection.

No heat treatment. No oil filling. Verifiable under UV light.

What 1.88 Carats Actually Means for a Buyer

At 1.88ct, this stone sits in the sweet spot, heavy enough to read well in a ring setting, light enough to stay within a reasonable budget. Emerald rates 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs hardness scale (harder than most people expect, and ring-safe for daily wear). The mineral family is beryl, colored by chromium and vanadium, that’s what separates a genuine Swat emerald from a green tourmaline or dyed quartz. Semi-transparent clarity means you see through the stone with some character, not a glass-clear synthetic look. This natural emerald 1.88ct green holds color evenly across the cushion face (a detail most sellers skip mentioning). Refractive index sits at 1.57 to 1.58, measurable by any gemologist in Karachi’s Saddar market in under two minutes.

Why Pakistanis Wear Zamarud

Zamarud carries weight in Pakistani tradition, spiritual, astrological, and cultural all at once. Mercury-ruled in Vedic astrology, emerald is worn on the little finger of the right hand to sharpen intellect, improve speech, and bring clarity in business decisions. In Islamic tradition, wearing a natural green stone is encouraged, and emerald sits among the most respected choices for a ring stone. Many buyers in Lahore and Islamabad choose it as a nazrana, a gift of significance, for nikkah occasions. 3 things matter here: the stone is natural, the origin is verified, and the color is genuine Swat green. Not a pale imitation.

Real or Fake? Here’s How We Check

Pakistani buyers are right to be suspicious, the market is full of synthetic emeralds and green glass sold as asli stone. Every stone at GK passes a UV fluorescence test (genuine Swat emeralds show weak to no fluorescence, synthetics often glow orange-red), a refractive index reading, and a loupe inspection for natural inclusions. This natural emerald 1.88ct green comes with documentation from a Lahore gemological lab, not a printed card, an actual certificate. You can also request a certified gemstone authentication report before purchase. Two home tests: hold it under a bright LED and look for jardin (garden-like inclusions), real emeralds have them. Press it against your cheek, real stone stays cold longer than glass.

Frequently Asked Questions

what is the price of emerald stone in pakistan

Emerald stone price in pakistan ranges from PKR 3,000 to PKR 80,000+ per carat depending on origin, clarity, and treatment status. A natural untreated Swat emerald at 1.88ct typically falls between PKR 15,000 and PKR 40,000 total at current market rates. GK Jewelers lists actual prices transparently, WhatsApp us for the exact figure on this stone.

how to identify original emerald stone

Three concrete tests work without equipment: first, check for jardin inclusions under a phone flashlight, real emeralds always have them. Second, a real stone feels heavier and stays cold longer than glass. Third, tilt it, a synthetic shows too-perfect color with no zoning. A refractometer reading of 1.57 to 1.58 confirms emerald identity. Buy from sellers who show you lab certificates, not just verbal assurances.

benefits of wearing emerald stone in islam

Wearing natural green stones is supported in Islamic tradition, the Prophet (SAW) wore a silver ring, and green is among the most blessed colors in Islam. Emerald specifically is worn for mental clarity, honest speech, and protection from anxiety. Wear it on the little finger of the right hand in a silver setting. Consult your scholar for personal guidance, but the stone itself is halal and widely worn across Pakistan.

GK’s Sourcing Promise on This Stone

Frankly, most emerald sellers in Pakistan can’t tell you which valley the stone came from. We can. This stone is mine-direct from Swat, not through three middlemen in Peshawar’s Friday Market. About GK Jewelers: we’ve been handling Pakistani gemstones for years, and we don’t list a stone we haven’t physically inspected. 7-day exchange policy. Lab-tested before listing. COD available. WhatsApp support is real-time, not a bot.

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How to Order This Zamarud Today

You can order directly through our website or WhatsApp us the SKU: EME-73. COD ships to 200+ cities across Pakistan, Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, and everywhere between. If you want a custom ring setting with this stone, mention it at order time. We’ll handle it. Short answer: message us, confirm the stone, and it’s at your door within 3 to 5 days. Simple as that.