Emerald (Zamurd)

What is Emerald (Zamurd)?

Emerald is the green variety of the mineral beryl, coloured by chromium and vanadium. It is softer than sapphire and ruby (7.5–8 Mohs) and almost always contains natural inclusions known as the "jardin". In astrology Emerald is the stone of Mercury (Budh).

Emerald Benefits & Who Should Wear It

In Vedic tradition Zamurd is associated with Mercury and is believed to sharpen intellect, communication, business sense and memory. It is traditionally recommended for those with a well-placed Mercury. Always consult a qualified astrologer first.

How to Identify an Original Emerald

A natural emerald has a rich green colour with soft internal inclusions and a slightly oily lustre. Most emeralds are oiled to improve clarity — an accepted practice — but dyed or glass-filled imitations are common, so buy only laboratory-verifiable stones. Panjshir (Afghan) and Swat emeralds are especially prized in our region.

Emerald Price in Pakistan — What Affects It

Zamurd price in Pakistan depends on colour, clarity, carat weight, origin and the degree of treatment. Vivid, clean Panjshir and Colombian emeralds command the highest prices. Every stone is weighed and priced individually.

Why Buy Emerald (Zamurd) from GemStore.pk

• 100% natural & certified — every stone is hand-inspected and independently lab-verifiable.
• Transparent pricing — the real weight, quality and price are listed on every single piece.
• Nationwide cash on delivery — delivered to Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Sialkot and Gujranwala and every city in Pakistan.
• Easy returns — a clear return & refund policy so you can buy with confidence.

Emerald quick facts

• Also called: Zamurd
• Mineral: beryl (beryllium aluminium silicate)
• Colour: bluish-green to vivid grass green
• Hardness: 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale
• Main sources: Swat valley in Pakistan, Panjshir in Afghanistan, Colombia, Zambia and Brazil
• Astrology: ruled by Mercury (Budh); traditionally for Taurus, Gemini and Virgo (May birthstone)

How to wear it

Traditionally the stone is worn on the little finger of the right hand, set in gold or silver, first worn on a Wednesday morning. Choose a setting that keeps it in contact with the skin if you follow the astrological tradition, and confirm the details with a qualified astrologer — see our gemstones by zodiac sign hub for a starting point.

What decides the emerald price

The price in Pakistan depends on colour (a vivid, evenly saturated green), clarity (inclusions — the "jardin" — are normal), carat weight, origin (Swat and Colombian stones are prized) and the amount of oil treatment. Every listing in this collection shows the exact carat weight and price, and our gemstone price guide explains typical ranges so you can compare with confidence.

Care and cleaning

Emerald is brittle and usually oiled; never use ultrasonic or steam cleaners. Wipe with a soft damp cloth and remove it before heavy work.

Emerald (Zamurd) price in Pakistan (October 2026)

Emerald (Zamurd) sells in Pakistan for roughly PKR 20,000 to PKR 20,500 per carat, so a usual 1-carat stone costs about PKR 20,000 to PKR 23,000. That range is the middle half of 4 emerald (zamurd) listings surveyed at Pakistani online gem retailers in October 2026.

Swat and Panjshir emeralds carry a premium. Almost all emerald has some oil treatment, so clarity and colour saturation decide the price rather than the presence of oil. This is a small sample — only 4 were on sale when the survey ran — so read it as indicative rather than a market rate. At GemStore.pk the lowest listed rate works out to about PKR 5,000 per carat, below the surveyed median of PKR 20,000 per carat.

Currently listed here:

• Afghani Emerald 5 Carat — PKR 25,000 (5 ct)
• Swati Emerald 5 Carat — PKR 70,000 (5 ct)
• African Emerald 5 Carat — PKR 40,000 (5 ct)
• Original Emerald (Zamurd) — PKR 45,000 (5 ct)

Prices are what sellers publicly ask, not an appraisal. A stone is worth checking in person or against an independent laboratory report before you pay.

Buying from GemStore.pk

How we verify every stone

Before a listing goes live the piece is weighed on a calibrated carat scale, examined under magnification for treatment and filling, photographed in daylight and described exactly as it is. Anything we cannot verify as natural is simply not sold. You are welcome to have any purchase independently tested — that is what lab-verifiable means.

Explore more about Emerald: read Natural vs Synthetic Gemstones: What You Need to Know, read Gemstone Buying Guide Pakistan: Prices, Certification & Tips, check the gemstone price guide for Pakistan, find your stone by zodiac sign.