Aquamarine prices in Pakistan look chaotic until you see what drives them. Across the stones on this page the rate runs from under Rs. 400 to over Rs. 2,500 per carat — a six-fold spread in the same gem. This stone sits at the bottom of that range, and it is the clearest example we have of why.

This stone's numbers

25.20 carats, which is 27.69 ratti. Origin: Afghanistan. Recorded clarity: included. Rs. 9,450, about Rs. 375 per carat, reference GS-000287.

What moves an aquamarine's price, in order

1. Clarity, and it is not close. Fine aquamarine is expected to be eye-clean, so visible inclusions cut the rate hard. This stone is recorded as included, which is exactly why it is Rs. 375 a carat while a clean stone in the same collection is over Rs. 1,600.
2. Colour saturation. Aquamarine is pale by nature. The deeper, more saturated blues are scarce and command a large premium; very pale material is plentiful.
3. Cut quality. Beryl is strongly pleochroic — it shows different colour strength along different directions — so a cutter who orients the rough well gets a better blue out of the same crystal.
4. Size, but gently. Beryl grows in large clean crystals, so unlike sapphire the per-carat rate does not climb steeply with weight. That is why a 25 carat aquamarine is within reach at all.

So what should you pay?

For commercial-grade material of honest colour, roughly Rs. 400 to Rs. 900 per carat is a realistic range in Pakistan. Clean, well-saturated stones run from about Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 2,500. Below Rs. 300 you should be asking what the clarity is, or whether it is blue topaz or glass being sold under the wrong name. Our aquamarine price guide works through per-carat and per-ratti pricing in detail, and the general price guide covers the other stones.

About the included clarity

We record it rather than hide it, and it is worth understanding what it means in practice. Aquamarine inclusions are typically fine parallel tubes — the trade calls them rain — and they are a strong indicator that the stone is natural rather than glass or synthetic. At 25 carats, in a pendant or a large silver ring, they are part of the character. If you want an eye-clean stone, the aquamarine collection has them at a higher rate, and the difference will be visible in the photographs.

Has it been heated?

Aquamarine is commonly heated to remove green tones and leave a purer blue. That is standard for the gem, stable and permanent. We have not had this particular stone tested, so the specification says "treatment not tested" rather than claiming it is unheated. Independent laboratory testing can be arranged, and a certificate of authenticity comes on request.

How do I know it is not blue topaz?

The commonest substitution in local markets, because blue topaz is cheaper and a similar colour. Topaz is heavier for its size and has a distinct cleavage direction; aquamarine's fine tube inclusions look different from anything in topaz. Our real versus fake gemstones guide covers the checks, and a laboratory report settles it outright.

Durability

Beryl is 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale — harder than quartz and well suited to a ring. It is not indestructible: a sharp knock on an edge can chip it, so a bezel protects better than tall claws. Warm soapy water and a soft brush; no ultrasonic cleaner on an included stone.

Ordering

One piece only. Flat Rs. 500 delivery anywhere in Pakistan by insured, tracked courier, dispatched in one to two working days. Cash on Delivery, seven days to return it unused. Shape and measurements have not been recorded — message us on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888 and we will measure it.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural aquamarine, known in Urdu as Beruj, with a weight of 25.2 Carat. Its price is Rs. 9,450 — roughly Rs. 375 for each carat. Origin: Afghanistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000287 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.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

On the Mohs scale aquamarine 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 aquamarine 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 aquamarine for those three points before it is listed, a certificate is available on request, 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. Certificate available on request. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Aquamarine is commonly heated to remove green tones and leave a purer blue. 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.