Historical background of Gemstones of Pakistan


Pakistan is a rich in resources, some of them are standing in the mineral world. It has different minerals such as topaz, emerald, aquamarine, ruby etc many other rare earth minerals and large amount of types of quartz. Pakistan shares a long border with Afghanistan that makes the Afghani minerals flow into Pakistan. Pakistan’s first city was Peshawar for the trade of gemstones of both countries. The bigger market of gem mining in Pakistan was held in Karachi. The artifact of Gandhara and Indus river advancement are evidence to this fact. gemstones dealer in Pakistan was deep rooted in 1979 to explore its own areas of minerals and to enhance its business of gemstones in Pakistan.

Nowadays, two bodies are working for minerals and other areas in Pakistan. Those are, All Pakistan Commercial Exporters Association of rough and un-polished precious and semi-precious stones APCEA, and Trade and Development Authority of Pakistan. The annual expo of gemstones is held in the city of flowers, Peshawar. Gem lover from USA and Europe are attracted by Pakistan’s gemstones and buy stones, mostly in the gemstones show held in Pakistan.

There are many types of stones that are available in Pakistan, which are extracted from different areas. Emerald found in the Swat valley of KPK. Quartz and corundum are found Dir Malakand division of KPK. Glassy samplings are used as gems and red ones are named as ruby and pink-orange are known as Padparadscha. The smoky quartz is found in Mansehra. Peridot has a cluster of lime green peridot crystals in Kohistan. Titanite has light olive green colored sphene from Mohmand Agency. Garnet and Scapolite found in the region of Bajaur Agency.     

Location: Pakistan

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