Natural Emerald (Zamarud) 6.14ct Green, Oval, Swat (Pakistan)

6.14 Carats from the Swat Valley, Here’s Why That Matters

This natural emerald 6.14ct green oval, pulled directly from the mines above Mingora in Swat Valley, is one of the heavier single stones we’ve listed this season. At 6.14 carats, you’re looking at a size that’s genuinely difficult to source in this color consistency. Rare at this weight.

Zamarud, that’s what Pakistani buyers call it, has been mined in Swat for centuries, long before the gem trade went online. This specific piece carries that same deep, slightly teal-shifted green that Swat is known for (the Swat Valley specifically, not just ‘Pakistan’). We’ve seen a lot of Swat stones come through. This one held up.

The natural emerald 6.14ct green sits in the semi-transparent range, which is exactly right for a stone of this origin and weight. Browse the full emerald stone collection at GK Jewelers to compare grades side by side.

Color, Weight, and What the Numbers Actually Mean

Emerald sits at 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, hard enough for daily ring wear, but still requiring reasonable care. The mineral family is beryl, colored by chromium and vanadium. That chromium content is what separates a true Swat emerald from a synthetic or glass imitation (a detail most sellers skip).

This natural emerald 6.14ct green shows a green that shifts toward teal under fluorescent lighting, not a flat, uniform green, but one with depth. The oval cut maximizes the color face-up, which is the direction that matters when it’s set in a ring or pendant. Refractive index sits around 1.57 to 1.58, meaning light bends through it at a rate that produces that signature emerald glow.

Semi-transparent means light passes through with some internal character visible. No heat treatment, no oil filling, verifiable under UV light.

Zamarud in Pakistani Tradition, Spiritual and Practical

Zamarud has deep roots in South Asian healing and spiritual practice. In Pakistan, emerald is associated with Mercury (Utarid) in Vedic and traditional astrology, and wearing it strengthens communication, intellect, and business clarity. Log kehte hain, people say, that a Swat zamarud worn on the little finger of the right hand brings mental focus.

For those drawn to the stone’s Islamic context: emerald is mentioned in historical accounts of Prophet-era jewelry, and green holds a special place in Islamic symbolism. Many buyers in Lahore’s Anarkali market and Karachi’s Saddar specifically request Swat zamarud for nikkah and shadi sets as a nazrana gift.

It helps concentration. It helps calm an overactive mind. These aren’t vague claims, they’re what Pakistani gem wearers have documented across generations.

Real or Fake? How We Check Every Stone

This is the question every serious buyer should ask. Synthetic emeralds flood the market, Karachi’s wholesale lanes are full of them, and they look convincing to the untrained eye.

At GK Jewelers, every stone goes through loupe inspection (10x magnification) before listing. Natural inclusions, the tiny internal fractures and garden-like patterns called ‘jardin’, confirm organic origin. A synthetic stone under loupe looks too clean, too perfect. This natural emerald 6.14ct green has the right internal character for a Swat-origin stone.

Two things you can check at home: hold it under a UV blacklight, natural Swat emeralds show weak to moderate red fluorescence, synthetics often show stronger orange-red. Second, check with a jeweler’s loupe for the jardin. No inclusions at all means synthetic. Get a certified gemstone authentication report if you want full lab documentation, we can arrange it.

Frequently Asked Questions

how much is emerald stone in pakistan

Emerald stone price in pakistan ranges from PKR 3,000 to PKR 15,000 per carat for commercial grade, and PKR 20,000 to PKR 80,000+ per carat for fine natural Swat or Panjshir stones. A 6.14ct natural Swat emerald at this quality level typically falls in the PKR 40,000 to PKR 120,000 range depending on color saturation and clarity. GK Jewelers prices are direct, no middleman markup.

original zamurd stone price

Asli stone pricing depends on three things: origin, color depth, and whether it’s been treated. An original Swat zamarud at 6+ carats with no oil treatment commands a premium over treated stones. Test at home: UV light test for fluorescence, loupe check for natural jardin inclusions, and a water test, real emerald sinks cleanly, glass feels lighter. Certificate from a Lahore gemological lab seals it.

who should wear emerald stone

In Pakistani and South Asian astrology, emerald suits those born under Gemini (Jauza) and Virgo (Sunbula), Mercury-ruled signs. Wear it on the little finger of the right hand in silver or gold on a Wednesday morning. Islamically, green stones are considered auspicious, and there’s no prohibition on wearing emerald. If Mercury is strong in your chart, this stone strengthens it further.

Why GK Jewelers for This Stone

Frankly, most gem sellers in Pakistan can’t tell you which mine a stone came from. We can. GK Jewelers sources directly from Swat Valley miners, not from Lahore wholesale markets. Every stone is lab-tested before it goes online (we check this ourselves before listing). Returns and exchanges within 7 days, no questions asked. WhatsApp support is real-time, not a chatbot. COD delivery reaches 200+ cities across Pakistan. Learn more about GK Jewelers and how we operate. That’s the GK difference.

Order This Stone Today, It Won’t Wait

You can order directly through the website or message us on WhatsApp, the number is on every page. COD is available nationwide, from Islamabad to Multan to Quetta. If you want a custom ring setting or a specific certificate, tell us when you order. We’ll sort it. At 6.14 carats, this stone won’t sit long. Order now.