Top quality, lustre, vivid green Rough Emeralds crystals, from Makani Mine, panjshir valley Afghanistan.
Emerald has priority over beryl as a mineral name. Emerald was known in antiquity and was prized as a gem. A green gem variety of beryl, highly sought after as a precious gemstone. The excellent gem-quality emeralds come from Mikeni mine, Khenj District, Panjshir, Afghanistan
Afghanistan emerald is one of the finest varieties of emeralds which is found in the Panjsher Valley, Afghanistan. These gems boast a unique bluish-green color that can rival the emeralds from any other popular origin.
While there are several other Emerald sources( Swat, Zambia, Ethiopia etc) more recognized, the color of Panjshir is highly prized. The finest quality emeralds beat the Colombian emeralds also. Makani afghanistan emerald excellent quality is rare and so highly prized as compare to other sources. Afghanistan emeralds is more beautiful and desirable.
Historically, the legendary Makani emerald has only rarely come to the market, while other countries have exploited their mines in a rush to deliver goods. Makani mine emerald premium quality usually average sizes. While there is kamer saphid mine in panjshir thats light bluish green color, comes in various size and quality.
Emerald mining in the Panjshir Valley, Afghanistan, has occurred from thousands of year but makani mine emerald is well known for their color, clairty and lustre.
