What are gemstone prices in Pakistan?
Gemstone prices in Pakistan depend on the stone, its colour, clarity, size, treatment and certificate, so they are given as ranges per carat. We list 17 stones — ruby (yaqoot), blue sapphire (neelam), yellow sapphire (pukhraj), emerald (zamurrad), diamond, peridot, aquamarine, pearl and more. 1 ratti ≈ 0.91 carat.
Gemstone Prices in Pakistan · October 2026
Precious stones
Ruby یاقوت
Pinkish red to deep "pigeon blood" red💬 Price on request — prices for this stone vary a lot with quality. Ask us or a trusted dealer for a quote.
- Hardness
- 9 Mohs
- Birthstone
- July
- Found in
- Myanmar, Mozambique, Thailand, Sri Lanka · Pakistan: Hunza valley
Red corundum. Price depends most on a strong, even red colour, clarity and whether it is heated or untreated.
Blue Sapphire نیلم
Light to deep royal blue💬 Price on request — prices for this stone vary a lot with quality. Ask us or a trusted dealer for a quote.
- Hardness
- 9 Mohs
- Birthstone
- September
- Found in
- Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Myanmar, Kashmir
Blue corundum (Neelam). Untreated stones with a vivid, even blue cost far more than heated ones.
Yellow Sapphire پکھراج
Lemon to golden yellow💬 Price on request — prices for this stone vary a lot with quality. Ask us or a trusted dealer for a quote.
- Hardness
- 9 Mohs
- Birthstone
- November
- Found in
- Sri Lanka, Thailand, Madagascar
Yellow corundum (Pukhraj). Clean, bright, untreated stones are the most valuable.
Emerald زمرد
Light to deep green💬 Price on request — prices for this stone vary a lot with quality. Ask us or a trusted dealer for a quote.
- Hardness
- 7.5–8 Mohs
- Birthstone
- May
- Found in
- Colombia, Zambia, Brazil · Pakistan: Swat
Green beryl. Most emeralds have natural inclusions; colour and the amount of oil treatment drive the price.
Diamond ہیرا
Colourless (D–Z), fancy colours💬 Price on request — prices for this stone vary a lot with quality. Ask us or a trusted dealer for a quote.
- Hardness
- 10 Mohs
- Birthstone
- April
- Found in
- Botswana, Russia, Canada, South Africa
Priced by the 4Cs — carat, colour, clarity, cut — and the grading certificate. Lab-grown diamonds cost much less than natural.
Cat's Eye لہسنیا
Honey-yellow to green with a sharp light line💬 Price on request — prices for this stone vary a lot with quality. Ask us or a trusted dealer for a quote.
- Hardness
- 8.5 Mohs
- Birthstone
- —
- Found in
- Sri Lanka, India, Brazil
Chrysoberyl cat's eye (Lehsunia). A sharp, centred eye and honey colour fetch the best prices.
Semi-precious stones
Peridot زبرجد
Olive to bright lime green💬 Price on request — prices for this stone vary a lot with quality. Ask us or a trusted dealer for a quote.
- Hardness
- 6.5–7 Mohs
- Birthstone
- August
- Found in
- Pakistan: Kohistan (Sapat) · Myanmar, USA, China
Pakistan's Kohistan peridot is known worldwide for large, clean, bright green stones.
Aquamarine ایکوا میرین
Pale to deep sea blue💬 Price on request — prices for this stone vary a lot with quality. Ask us or a trusted dealer for a quote.
- Hardness
- 7.5–8 Mohs
- Birthstone
- March
- Found in
- Pakistan: Gilgit-Baltistan (Shigar, Nagar) · Brazil, Madagascar
Blue beryl. Deeper blue and larger clean stones are worth more.
Topaz ٹوپاز
Colourless, blue, golden, pink💬 Price on request — prices for this stone vary a lot with quality. Ask us or a trusted dealer for a quote.
- Hardness
- 8 Mohs
- Birthstone
- November
- Found in
- Pakistan: Katlang (Mardan) pink topaz · Brazil
Natural pink topaz from Katlang is rare; most blue topaz on the market is treated.
Tourmaline ٹورملین
Every colour — green, pink, bi-colour💬 Price on request — prices for this stone vary a lot with quality. Ask us or a trusted dealer for a quote.
- Hardness
- 7–7.5 Mohs
- Birthstone
- October
- Found in
- Pakistan: Gilgit-Baltistan · Brazil, Afghanistan
Comes in more colours than any other gem; bright pinks and greens are the most popular.
Spinel اسپینل
Red, pink, blue, purple💬 Price on request — prices for this stone vary a lot with quality. Ask us or a trusted dealer for a quote.
- Hardness
- 8 Mohs
- Birthstone
- August
- Found in
- Pakistan: Hunza · Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
Once mistaken for ruby; bright red and pink untreated spinel is now in high demand.
Amethyst کٹیلا
Lilac to deep purple💬 Price on request — prices for this stone vary a lot with quality. Ask us or a trusted dealer for a quote.
- Hardness
- 7 Mohs
- Birthstone
- February
- Found in
- Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia
Purple quartz (Katela). Affordable; deep, even purple stones cost the most.
Hessonite (Gomed) گومید
Honey to cinnamon brown💬 Price on request — prices for this stone vary a lot with quality. Ask us or a trusted dealer for a quote.
- Hardness
- 7–7.5 Mohs
- Birthstone
- January
- Found in
- Sri Lanka, India, Africa
A garnet (Gomed). Clean, bright honey-coloured stones are preferred.
Turquoise فیروزہ
Sky blue to green-blue💬 Price on request — prices for this stone vary a lot with quality. Ask us or a trusted dealer for a quote.
- Hardness
- 5–6 Mohs
- Birthstone
- December
- Found in
- Iran (Nishapur), USA, China
Persian (Nishapur) turquoise with an even sky-blue colour is the most prized. Much turquoise is stabilised.
Agate (Aqeeq) عقیق
Red, brown, banded, black💬 Price on request — prices for this stone vary a lot with quality. Ask us or a trusted dealer for a quote.
- Hardness
- 6.5–7 Mohs
- Birthstone
- —
- Found in
- Yemen, India, Brazil
Very popular in Pakistan for rings. Yemeni aqeeq is valued; many stones are dyed.
Organic gems
Pearl موتی
White, cream, gold, black💬 Price on request — prices for this stone vary a lot with quality. Ask us or a trusted dealer for a quote.
- Hardness
- 2.5–4.5 Mohs
- Birthstone
- June
- Found in
- Gulf (Basra), Australia, Japan, China
Natural pearls are rare and costly; most are cultured. Lustre, roundness and size set the price.
Coral مرجان
Red, orange-red, pink💬 Price on request — prices for this stone vary a lot with quality. Ask us or a trusted dealer for a quote.
- Hardness
- 3–4 Mohs
- Birthstone
- —
- Found in
- Italy, Japan, Mediterranean
Red coral (Marjan). Deep, even red without cracks is the most valuable.
Gemstone prices — FAQs
Why is there a price range instead of one rate?
Unlike gold, gemstones have no single market rate. Two stones of the same weight can differ many times in price because of colour, clarity, cut, size, origin, treatment (heating, oiling, filling) and the lab certificate.
How many carats are in one ratti?
Gem dealers in Pakistan commonly use 1 ratti ≈ 0.91 carat (and 1 carat = 0.2 gram). Jewellers' traditional ratti for gold is a different, smaller weight — always ask which ratti a seller means.
How can I be sure a gemstone is real?
Ask for a certificate from an accredited gemmological laboratory that states whether the stone is natural, synthetic or treated. Expensive stones should always be certified.
Does Pakistan produce gemstones?
Yes — Pakistan is known for emeralds from Swat, peridot from Kohistan, aquamarine, tourmaline and topaz from Gilgit-Baltistan, pink topaz from Katlang (Mardan), and ruby and spinel from Hunza.
Prices are indicative ranges for the Pakistani market and are not an offer to buy or sell. Always get a written quote and a lab certificate.
