Aquamarine from Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

From the famous Shigar Valley of Pakistan, this specimen showcases a striking aquamarine crystal perched on a matrix of white quartz with inclusions of black tourmaline. The aquamarine itself measures 4.3 × 1.5 × 1.8 cm, displaying sharp hexagonal geometry and a pale blue clarity that contrasts beautifully against the quartz host. The entire piece weighs 42 grams and measures 4.5 × 4.0 × 2.7 cm, making it a perfect collector’s specimen that highlights the natural harmony of minerals formed together.