Natural Emerald (Zamarud) 2.31ct Green, Emerald Cut, Swat, Pakistan

2.31ct from the Mines Above Mingora, What That Means

This natural emerald 2.31ct green, pulled from the mines above Mingora in Swat Valley, carries the kind of color depth you don’t find in traded lots. Real origin. Not a broker’s claim.

Locally called Zamarud in Urdu, this stone has been part of Pakistani jewelry tradition for centuries. The Swat Valley specifically (not just ‘Pakistan’) produces emeralds with a cooler, slightly bluish-green tone, distinct from Colombian or Zambian material. At 2.31 carats, you’re holding a size that works in both ring settings and pendant mounts. Explore more options on the emerald stone category page if you need a different weight.

Color, Cut, and What Semi-Transparent Actually Means

This natural emerald 2.31ct green grades semi-transparent, and that’s worth explaining, because Pakistani buyers often confuse clarity with quality. A semi-transparent Swat emerald isn’t a downgrade. It’s typical of high-iron-content host rock, which produces that characteristic deep, saturated green rather than a watery pale stone.

The emerald cut here isn’t accidental. Lapidaries choose emerald cuts to preserve weight and show off the stone’s natural color banding (a detail most sellers skip). Hardness sits at 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale. Mineral family: Beryl. The color shifts toward teal under fluorescent lighting, something you’ll notice immediately when you hold it under a tube light at home. Compare that to a typical Swat specimen: many run lighter and more included. This one holds its saturation corner to corner.

Zamarud in Pakistani Tradition, What Log Kehte Hain

Log kehte hain that Zamarud brings clarity of thought, calm under pressure, and sharpened intellect. These aren’t superstitions, they’re documented across centuries of South Asian gemological writing.

In Pakistan, emerald is worn for Mercury (Utarid) in Vedic and Islamic astrological traditions. Scholars in the Islamic tradition cite its use as a stone of wisdom and discernment. It’s given as nazrana at nikkah ceremonies across Lahore, Karachi, and Peshawar. Worn on the small finger of the right hand, or set in silver or gold rings for daily wear. The connection between this stone and mental sharpness is consistent across both traditions, that’s not coincidence.

Real or Fake? How We Check Every Stone

Real or fake? It’s the first question every buyer in Anarkali or Saddar Market should ask, and most don’t.

Every natural emerald 2.31ct green we list goes through direct visual inspection under 10x loupe magnification, UV light testing (natural emeralds show weak to no fluorescence, synthetics often glow), and refractive index verification. No heat treatment, no oil filling, verifiable under UV light. Synthetic emeralds and green glass both fail the RI test immediately. You can also try the breath test at home: breathe on the stone; a real emerald clears in one to two seconds, glass holds fog longer. For full documentation, this stone comes with a report from a certified gemstone lab in Lahore. We check this ourselves before listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

how much is emerald stone in pakistan

Emerald stone price in pakistan ranges from PKR 3,000 to PKR 50,000+ per carat depending on origin, clarity, and color saturation. A 2.31ct natural Swat emerald like this one sits in the mid-range, genuine value for a verified, untreated stone. Contact GK Jewelers directly on WhatsApp for current pricing on this SKU.

original zamurd stone price

Original Zamarud (Zamurd) pricing depends on three things: origin, treatment status, and cut quality. To verify at home, check under a bright light for natural inclusions (real stones have them), test with a loupe for color zoning, and ask for a lab certificate. Synthetic zamurd is perfectly clean to the naked eye, that’s your first warning sign. Asli stone always shows character.

who should wear emerald stone

Emerald is recommended for people with Mercury as their ruling or beneficial planet, Gemini and Virgo ascendants in Vedic astrology. In Islamic tradition, wearing a green stone for clarity and protection has historical precedent. Set it in gold or silver, wear it on the small finger of the right hand. Consult a qualified scholar or astrologer for personalized guidance before wearing.

GK’s Stone Policy, No Vague Claims

Every stone on this site is sourced mine-direct from Swat Valley, not through Karachi intermediaries, not from bulk import lots. No synthetics. We carry lab-tested inventory only, and every listing reflects the actual stone photographed, not a sample image.

7-day exchange policy. COD available to 200+ cities across Pakistan. WhatsApp support is direct, you’ll reach a gemologist, not a call center. About GK Jewelers tells you exactly who you’re buying from. That’s the GK difference.

How to Order This Zamarud Today

You can order directly through the website or send us the SKU (EME-18) on WhatsApp. COD delivery reaches Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, and all major cities. Custom setting requests, ring, pendant, taweez mount, are handled on request. If you’re buying for the first time, our gemstone buying guide Pakistan walks you through the process. Place your order. We ship fast.