Product Description
3.55 Carat Natural Panjshir Emerald Pair — Pear Cut Loose Gemstones
This listing is for a matched pair of natural emeralds from the Panjshir Valley, Afghanistan — one of the world's most recognized emerald-producing regions. Both stones are pear-cut, totaling 3.55 carats combined, and have received no heat treatment or artificial enhancement of any kind.
Stone Details
The photos show two well-matched pear-shaped emeralds with a vivid green body color and good transparency. The stones are proportionally sized to each other, making them suitable for earring pairs or symmetrical jewelry settings.
- Total Weight: 3.55 Carats (pair)
- Individual Weight: Under 2 ct each (approx.)
- Cut / Shape: Pear Cut
- Color: Vivid Green
- Clarity: VVS
- Origin: Afghanistan (Panjshir Valley)
- Treatment: No Treatment — 100% Natural, Earth-Mined
- Stone Type: Emerald (Precious Stone)
- Mineral Class: Beryl / Nesosilicates
- Crystal System: Hexagonal
- Rock Formation: Metamorphic
- Variety: Loose Stones
- Condition: Very Good (VG)
- Rarity: Rare
- Authenticity: Genuine Natural Gemstone
- Deal Type: Small Lot / Start-Up Deal
- Birthstone: May
- SKU: EMER-156
About Panjshir Valley Emeralds
The Panjshir Valley in northeastern Afghanistan is one of the world's notable emerald sources, with mining activity documented since the 1970s. Panjshir emeralds form in metamorphic schist deposits and are known for their vivid bluish-green to pure green color. Untreated specimens from this region are sought after by collectors and trade professionals due to the limited and artisanal nature of production.
Who This Pair Is For
This pair is suited for jewelry designers working on earring projects that require matched stones, collectors focused on Afghan origin material, and buyers looking for a no-treatment emerald pair at approximately 1.5–2 ct each. The pear shape allows for drop-style settings in earrings, pendants, or ring designs with a pointed tip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do Panjshir emeralds compare to Colombian emeralds in terms of quality?
Panjshir emeralds are known for vivid color and natural clarity, though Colombian emeralds carry broader market recognition. Afghan material is valued by collectors for its rarity, distinct origin, and no-treatment status.
Q: What does "no treatment" mean for an emerald, and why does it matter?
Most commercial emeralds are oiled or resin-filled to improve their appearance. A no-treatment emerald has had no foreign substance added, which is considered a higher natural standard and is typically reflected in its market value.
Q: What jewelry settings work best for pear-cut emeralds sold as a pair?
Pear-cut pairs are most commonly used in drop earrings, with the point facing down. They also work well in pendant duos or as accent stones flanking a center stone in a ring design.