Product Description
This is a deal of 16 loose Panjshir Emeralds in oval shapes. They are mined in Pnjshir Valley of Afghanistan — one of the world's most popular source of fine quality emeralds.
Lot Specifications
- Total Weight: 5.5 Carats
- Total Pieces: 16
- Individual Weights: 0.12 to 0.38 carats per stone
- Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.2 x 2.3 mm, 6.3 x 4.5 x 2mm, 6.3 x 3.8 x 2.6 mm, 4.8 x 4.1 x 2.3 mm, 5.5 x 4.3 x 3.3 mm, 4.9 x 4.8 x 2.5 mm, and similar others
- Origin: Panjshir Valley, Afghanistan
- Treatment: None — 100% natural, untreated
- Species: Beryl (Emerald variety)
About Panjshir Valley
Since 1970, the Panjshir Valley has produced nice quality of emeralds. These emeralds are popular for their color, clarity and sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
Are loose emeralds natural or synthetic?
Loose emeralds are 100% natural Earthly mined.
Do emeralds have inclusions?
Natural emeralds are expected to have inclusions atleast 99% in emeralds. Total inclusion free emeralds are more likely to be synthetic. Even VVS or eye clean emeralds are rare with minor inclusions.
Can I wear emerald jewelry daily?
Emeralds hardness is 7.5 at Moh scale and durable to wear.However, emeralds are brittle stones and inclusions can impact the durability. They should be avoided to expose towards harsh environment and steal cleaning. Emerald care cleaning should be carefully done.
Disclaimer: All Kashmir Stones are ethically sourced and sold with full provenance transparency.