Tourmaline Price in Pakistan: Colour, Clarity and Fair Quotes

Tourmaline has one of the widest price spreads of any gem sold in Pakistan. It comes in nearly every colour, and the colour type alone can move the price of two stones of the same weight by a very large margin. A dark olive-green stone, a bright pink one and a neon blue-green one are all "tourmaline", but they are not priced as the same thing.

Pakistani buyers also have a local connection to this stone: tourmaline is mined in the mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan and across the border in Afghanistan, and much of what reaches Lahore and Peshawar comes from these regions. This guide explains what sets the price, shows GemStore's own range in the table below, and sets out how to compare per-carat and per-ratti quotes. For what tourmaline is traditionally worn for, see our tourmaline colours and traditions article.

GemStore's tourmaline prices

The table is built from our own tourmaline listings and refreshed monthly. It shows the lowest, typical and highest price per stone, and per carat and per ratti.

Tourmaline · October 2026 edition · PKR, from GemStore listings. 1 ratti = 0.91 carat.

Weight	Weights	Stones	Per carat	Per ratti
All Tourmaline in stock	1.6 – 2.1 ct	2	Rs 2,500 – Rs 5,400	Rs 2,300 – Rs 4,900

The per-ratti column uses the standard gemstone ratti of 0.91 carat. Because tourmaline varies so much by colour, look at each stone's own listing as well as the summary. Our monthly gemstone price guide shows other stones for comparison.

Colour type: the biggest price factor

The trade groups tourmaline by colour, and each group has its own price level. In rough order of how the market values them, from most to least sought after:

• Copper-bearing "Paraíba-type" tourmaline: intense neon blue to green-blue, coloured by copper. The most valuable tourmaline by far. Origin claims for this type need a lab report.
• Rubellite: red to deep pink tourmaline that keeps its colour in both daylight and lamp light. A pure red without brown is prized.
• Chrome and bright green: a vivid, emerald-like green. Popular in Pakistan and sometimes chosen as an affordable green stone.
• Indicolite: blue tourmaline. A clear, bright blue is scarce; most blue stones lean towards green or are very dark.
• Bi-colour and watermelon: two or more colours in one stone, such as pink with green. Valued for a sharp, clean colour boundary.
• Pink, yellow, olive and brown-green: attractive and widely available, at more modest prices.
• Black (schorl): opaque and common, generally the least costly.

Within each colour, the usual rules apply: a lively, pure, medium-to-medium-dark shade is worth more than a pale or very dark one, and brownish or grey tints lower the price.

The dark-axis problem

Tourmaline is strongly pleochroic: it looks darker along the length of the crystal than across it. Cutters must orient the stone so the face-up colour is pleasant. A poorly oriented green stone can look almost black from the top, and it should cost less however good the colour looks from the side. Always judge colour face-up, in daylight.

Clarity: expectations depend on colour

Gemmologists know that some tourmaline colours usually grow clean and others usually do not:

• Green and blue tourmaline are often eye-clean. Visible inclusions in these colours lower the price noticeably.
• Pink, red and watermelon tourmaline very often contain fine liquid-filled fractures and inclusions. Some are accepted in these colours, and a truly clean rubellite commands a premium.

So a few inclusions in a pink stone are normal, while the same inclusions in a green stone are a fault. Large surface-reaching fractures are a problem in any colour, since they are weak points in a ring.

Cut and shape

Tourmaline crystals are long and pencil-shaped, so many stones are cut as elongated rectangles or ovals to save weight. A well-cut stone shows even brightness across the face without a dull "window" in the middle. Long, narrow shapes can look attractive in a pendant but may sit awkwardly in a men's ring; for rings, an oval or cushion of balanced proportions often costs more per carat because more rough is lost in cutting it.

Size

Price per carat rises with size, especially for the scarcer colours. Clean, bright stones above a few carats are much harder to find than small ones. In common colours the rise is gentler. Many ring stones in our range are a carat or two, such as the 1.55 carat Afghan tourmaline and the 2.10 carat tourmaline.

Treatment

Some tourmaline is treated, and treatment changes the price:

• Heating is used to lighten overly dark green or blue stones and to improve some copper-bearing material. It is generally stable.
• Irradiation can deepen pink and red colours.
• Fracture filling with resin hides cracks, mostly in pink and red stones. Filled stones are less durable and should cost less.

Untreated stones of good colour can cost more than treated stones of similar appearance. Treatment is not always easy to detect; ask for it to be stated in writing, and use a lab for an important stone. We disclose treatments where known.

Origin

Tourmaline is found in Pakistan's northern areas, in Afghanistan, Brazil, several African countries and elsewhere. For most colours origin has only a modest effect on price, and colour and clarity matter far more. The big exception is copper-bearing tourmaline, where origin opinions from a lab can change value a great deal. Read more about the northern deposits on our Gilgit-Baltistan gemstones page and the wider gemstone mines of Pakistan guide.

Look-alikes that affect price

Green tourmaline can be confused with emerald or peridot, pink tourmaline with pink topaz or spinel, and rubellite with ruby or garnet. Glass imitations exist too. Tourmaline's strong change of colour depth as you turn it is a useful first check; glass looks the same from every angle and may show bubbles. A gem tester or lab confirms the species. Never pay emerald or ruby prices for an unidentified green or red stone.

Matched sets and calibrated sizes

Because tourmaline comes in so many shades, finding two or more stones that match closely in colour and tone takes time and rough material. Matched pairs for earrings, or a row of stones for a bracelet, therefore cost more per carat than single stones. Calibrated sizes, cut to standard millimetre dimensions so they drop neatly into ready-made settings, can also carry a small premium over stones cut freely to save weight.

How per-ratti pricing works

Tourmaline in Pakistan is often quoted per ratti, especially when bought on an astrologer's advice. The total is the weight in ratti multiplied by the rate, but two ratti are in use:

• Standard gemstone ratti: 0.91 carat (about 0.182 g). GemStore uses this.
• Jeweller's sunari ratti: about 0.61 carat (0.1215 g).

A 2.73 carat tourmaline is 3 standard ratti or about 4.5 sunari ratti. A per-ratti rate means nothing until you know which scale. Ask for the weight in carats and convert with our carat to ratti converter.

How to compare quotes

1. Compare the same colour type. A rubellite and a pink tourmaline, or a chrome green and an olive green, are not alternatives at the same price.
2. Judge face-up colour in daylight, from a photo or video taken without filters.
3. Match clarity expectations to colour. Clean green is normal; clean red is a premium.
4. Convert every quote to price per carat for the loose stone and compare similar sizes.
5. Get treatment in writing. A filled stone and an untreated one should not cost the same.
6. Value the buying terms. Inspection before payment and a return window protect you from a colour that looked different on screen.

Budget tiers

Our shop filters group all stones into four price bands. Check the table above to see where our tourmaline falls, then filter:

• under 5,000 rupees: smaller stones in the more common colours. Choose for a pleasant face-up colour and no surface cracks.
• 5,000 to 20,000 rupees: ring-size stones with lively colour and good clarity for their colour type.
• 20,000 to 50,000 rupees: brighter colours, larger clean stones and better-cut shapes.
• over 50,000 rupees: fine rubellite, bright green or blue in larger sizes, and rare types. Ask for a lab report at this level.

The filters cover every category, so choose tourmaline from the list or go straight to our tourmaline collection.

Wearing and caring for tourmaline

At 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, tourmaline suits a daily ring, though a sharp knock can chip a corner, so a bezel or protected prongs make sense. Clean it with mild soap and water. Avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners, especially for pink and red stones, which often contain fluid inclusions or fillings. It is also a modern October birthstone; see our October birthstone page and buying opal and tourmaline wisely. For other green options, our green gemstones page shows alternatives.

Buying tourmaline from GemStore

Every tourmaline is listed singly with its own photo, weight and price, with origin given where known and treatments disclosed where known. A certificate is available on request, and independent lab testing can be arranged. Pay Cash on Delivery anywhere in Pakistan, inspect the stone before paying the rider, and return it within 7 days. We dispatch in 1 to 2 working days by insured, tracked courier, and delivery usually takes about 7 working days. Ask for a daylight video of any stone on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888.

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