Beryl var Aquamarine from Pakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Shigar District, Shigar Valley, Alchuri

This elegant Beryl var. Aquamarine comes from the renowned Shigar Valley of Gilgit‑Baltistan, Pakistan — one of the most productive aquamarine localities in the world. Pegmatites in this region are celebrated for yielding sharp, lustrous, and highly aesthetic aquamarine crystals, often with excellent clarity and refined blue coloration.

This specimen displays a naturally twinned crystal pair with a deeper blue‑green saturation that is less common for Shigar Valley material. Most aquamarine from this locality forms in lighter icy blue tones, making the richer color of this piece a distinctive and desirable feature. Both crystals show strong vertical striations and clean hexagonal geometry, with the upper terminations exhibiting subtle natural color zoning that adds visual depth and character.

Shigar Valley aquamarine is highly sought after for:

• Soft to saturated blue‑green coloration
• Long, well‑formed hexagonal prisms
• Excellent luster and clarity

• Natural twinning and parallel growth

This piece is an excellent example of why Shigar Valley remains one of the most important aquamarine sources globally — combining beauty, form, and geological significance in a single specimen.

Please note: The right crystal has a natural circumferential fracture — a complete separation line that can be felt around the crystal. This is a natural structural feature seen in Beryl var. Aquamarine and does not affect the stability or display quality of the specimen.