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Aquamarine from Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Rarely do we see such geometric contrast and structure in a specimen this large of any species, let alone aquamarine from the several-mile-high alpine environment in northern Pakistan that produces much of the world's great aquamarine specimens. This combination, with transparent gem aquamarines perched in a spray on sharp, textbook-quality feldspar crystals for a blue and white contrast, stands out in any showcase as a miracle of Nature. It looks built, or constructed! However, this is natural, shocking in its growth that was made possible in a large open pocket at the time. These pockets later collapse, so when found some repairs are needed to restore it to as it was formed. Usually, that means many repairs and large restorations in a piece this size, but this specimen is miraculously almost pristine, and has lock-fit repairs that are simply trivial in context, given the size. If you see a photo of this piece, you might expect it to be 4–6 inches, given the geometry; but instead it is larger than a basketball. The combination of scale and structure, with sheer quality of those transparent aquamarines, elevates this to among the more elegant of such specimens in this size range, which are usually blocky and heavy with big "sticks" on massive rock matrix. This sculptural piece, on the other hand, is elegant and easy to carry and move, despite the size.
Product details
SpeciesAquamarineFeldspar
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions30.0 x 22.0 x 18.0 cm
Added on10/15/2026
LocalityPakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Shigar Valley
Current owner
Member since 2026
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Mineral guide
Learn about Aquamarine
sea-blue to blue-green beryl; forms in pegmatites and alpine veins; prized for color, clarity, and dramatic matrix specimens.Regional guide
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