Emerald from Afghanistan, Panjshir

A striking emerald crystal beautifully perched on a lustrous quartz and calcite matrix, originating from the renowned Mikeni Mine, Khenj District, Panjshir Valley, Afghanistan. The emerald displays a vivid green color with excellent contrast against the translucent to honey-toned host crystals, creating a visually balanced and highly aesthetic specimen. This piece was mined and acquired directly from local miners in 2016, making it an early and well-documented example from the classic Panjshir emerald deposits. The emerald crystal is well-defined, naturally terminated, and firmly attached to the matrix, offering strong three-dimensional presentation. Specimens of this quality with confirmed early provenance are increasingly scarce, especially those retained in private collections for years. A fine example for advanced collectors of classic locality emeralds.