Natural Beryl Gemstones – Rough, Faceted & Mineral Specimens

This collection covers the full beryl mineral group — one of the most commercially significant gemstone families in the world. Every product listed here is sourced directly from active mining regions including Swat Valley and Chitral in Pakistan, Panjshir in Afghanistan, and Brazil. You will find natural emeralds, aquamarine, heliodor (yellow beryl), and morganite in multiple forms: faceting rough, lapidary rough, loose faceted stones, raw crystals, and matrix mineral specimens.

What This Collection Covers

▶ Emerald Faceting Rough

The largest category in this collection. Parcels range from 5.3 carats to 250 carats, sourced from Swat Valley, Chitral, and Panjshir. Sizes within each parcel typically run from under 1 carat to 7–10 carats per piece. Clarity ranges from included to VS, with transparency noted per listing. These are intended for lapidary artists, gem cutters, and wholesale buyers who cut their own stones. Example deals: 42.9 carats Swat emerald facet rough at $1,799 — 180 carats Chitral emerald rough at $820 — 150 carats Panjshir rough at $2,200.

▶ Emerald Mineral Specimens

Matrix specimens with emerald crystals on calcite, biotite schist, quartz, mica, and feldspar. Weights range from 6.5 grams to 240 grams. Origins include Swat and Chitral, Pakistan. These are display-grade pieces with defined hexagonal prismatic crystal habits. Example deals: 67 grams vivid green Swat emerald on calcite at $220 — 42.8 grams Chitral emerald crystal cluster at $350 — 240 grams emerald on golden mica matrix at $750.

▶ Loose Faceted Emeralds

Cut and polished emeralds in emerald cut, octagonal, cushion, radiant, step cut, and baguette shapes. Carat weights range from 1.10 to 23 carats per stone or parcel. Origins include Swat Pakistan, Zambia, Afghanistan, and Brazil. Select listings include lab certificates or offer certificate options. Example deals: 22 carats Swat emerald loose stones with certificate options from $3,850 — 1.96 carat octagonal vivid green emerald at $750 — 9.20 carat Zambian emerald at $2,000.

▶ Aquamarine – Rough & Faceted

Natural aquamarine available as faceting rough parcels and loose faceted stones. Rough parcels from Brazil range from 22 carats (Santa Maria grade) to 118 carats. Faceted stones include oval, step cut, cushion, and emerald cut in sizes from 4.95 to 19 carats. Origins: Brazil, Afghanistan, Madagascar, Pakistan. Example deals: 22 carats Santa Maria aquamarine rough at $350 — 118 carats Brazilian aquamarine facet rough at $400 — 19 carat step cut aquamarine at $650.

▶ Heliodor (Yellow Beryl) Rough

Natural heliodor rough from Brazil in ivory cream, orangish yellow, golden yellow, and light green color ranges. Available in 95-carat single parcels and bulk options of 25 grams (125 carats) at $250 or 50 grams (250 carats) at $420. Clarity VVS to SI. Sizes 1.8 to 10 carats per piece. Suitable for faceting and lapidary work.

▶ Mixed Beryl & Multi-Gem Parcels

Several listings combine beryl varieties with other gemstones. The 1,262-carat mixed rough parcel at $950 includes aquamarine, emerald, morganite, garnet, apatite, and peridot from Madagascar, Mali, and Pakistan. Mixed loose stone deals include 20-carat parcels with emeralds, rubies, sapphires, spinels, and tourmaline — available with or without lab certificates.

Deals, Pricing & Wholesale Options

Pricing in this collection spans a wide range to serve both individual buyers and trade buyers. Entry-level deals start from $30 (thumbnail aquamarine specimens) and extend to wholesale lots priced at $80,000 for AAA-grade Swat emerald rough. Bulk and wholesale listings are tagged accordingly and include minimum order quantities where applicable. Several high-value listings are available on inquiry (ask-price). Certificate options are offered as separate variants on select listings, allowing buyers to choose their documentation level. Heliodor rough is available in two bulk size tiers. Mixed gem parcels offer certificate and non-certificate pricing variants.

Secure Payment & Buyer Protection

All orders are processed through Shopify's secure checkout. Accepted payment methods include major credit cards and other options available at checkout. Each product listing includes weight, dimensions, origin, clarity, and treatment disclosure so buyers have full information before purchase. High-value items are shipped with protective packaging designed for fragile mineral specimens and rough stones. International shipping is standard across this collection.

Who Should Buy From This Collection

• Gem cutters and lapidary artists — faceting rough parcels in emerald, aquamarine, and heliodor with size breakdowns per listing
• Jewelry designers and setters — loose faceted emeralds and aquamarine in standard cuts and carat weights ready for setting
• Mineral collectors and specimen buyers — matrix specimens with defined crystal habits from documented Pakistani localities
• Wholesale and trade buyers — bulk rough lots from 100 to 500+ carats with per-carat pricing available on inquiry
• Birthstone buyers — emerald (May) and aquamarine (March) are both represented in faceted and rough form
• Researchers and educators — specimens with documented origin, crystal habit, and matrix composition

How to Select the Right Product

Use the following criteria to narrow your choice:

• Purpose: If you plan to cut stones, select faceting rough. If you want a display piece, select a mineral specimen. If you need a stone ready for setting, select a loose faceted gem.
• Origin: Swat and Chitral emeralds are Pakistani origin. Panjshir is Afghan. Brazilian aquamarine and heliodor are noted per listing. Origin affects value and provenance documentation.
• Clarity and treatment: Each listing states clarity grade and any treatment. Most emeralds carry minor oil (standard in the trade). Untreated stones are explicitly noted.
• Carat weight and size: Rough parcels list total weight and individual piece size ranges. Faceted stones list exact dimensions and weight.
• Certification: Select listings offer lab certificate variants. For high-value purchases, choose the certificate option at checkout.

Why Source From Folkmarketgems

• Direct-from-mine sourcing from Swat Valley, Chitral, Panjshir, and Brazil — no intermediary markups
• Full disclosure on origin, treatment, clarity, and weight for every listing
• Wholesale and bulk lot availability with inquiry-based pricing for large orders
• Lab certificate options available on select high-value items
• Packaging designed for safe international transit of rough and specimen material
• Mixed parcels available for buyers who want variety across beryl varieties or gem types

Also Available in This Collection

Beyond emerald and aquamarine, this collection includes heliodor (yellow beryl) rough from Brazil, morganite within mixed parcels, and multi-gem lots that combine beryl varieties with ruby, sapphire, tourmaline, garnet, peridot, and spinel. These mixed deals are suitable for buyers who want a range of material in a single purchase.