At a jeweller's counter in Karachi, Lahore or Peshawar you will hear it called zamurd; panna is the Hindi and Vedic name. Both mean emerald, the green beryl that Pakistani families have bought for rings and pendants for generations. Vedic astrology associates it with Mercury, though that is belief rather than something we promise.

This is a Swat emerald of exactly 1 carat, from Pakistan, so the price you see is also its rate per carat. Our reference for it is AG-000301.

The hard facts: emerald rates 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale. That sounds durable, but emerald has natural fissures and can chip if struck on an edge, so a protective setting is a good idea. Oiling or resin filling to hide fissures is almost universal in emerald, and this stone is in the commonly oiled group. Ask us on WhatsApp for the specifics.

Compare it with other pieces in our emerald listings, and keep it away from ultrasonic cleaners, which can disturb filled fissures.

Open the parcel, inspect the stone, then pay; Karachi orders usually arrive in 1–2 working days, the rest of Pakistan in 2–4, and you have 7 days to return it. Read our emerald guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural emerald, known in Urdu as Zamurd, with a weight of 1 Carat. Its price is Rs. 15,000 — roughly Rs. 15,000 for each carat. Origin: Swat, Pakistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000301 when you message us about it. The photographs show this exact stone, so what arrives at your door is the piece you chose on screen.

Under two carats, a stone like this sits neatly in a slim ring, a stud or a delicate pendant and does not snag on sleeves. It is also where many first-time buyers begin when a stone is recommended for astrological reasons, because the total cost stays modest.

On the Mohs scale emerald rates 7.5 to 8. It handles daily wear, but a hard knock can still nick an exposed corner, so a protective setting is a sensible choice. Clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and keep it away from abrasive cleaners and high heat.

Whoever you buy emerald from, make sure of three things: the stone is natural rather than lab-grown, glass or glass-filled; any treatment is stated in writing; and the weight quoted is the weight of the finished stone. We check every emerald for those three points before it is listed, and because you pay on delivery you can look at the stone — or have it tested — before any money changes hands.

We sell natural stones only and inspect each one before it is listed. Treatment for this stone: Treatment not tested. No lab report yet; independent testing welcome. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Almost all emerald (zamurd) is oiled or resin-filled to reduce the visibility of natural fissures. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is available on request.

A certificate of authenticity is available on request for this stone, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged. Because you pay on delivery, you can also take the stone to a lab of your choice within the 7-day return window. Read more on our authenticity page.