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FADI GEMS • PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL GEMSTONE HOUSE
Treasures of the Earth. Chosen for You.
Natural gemstones, Karakoram mineral specimens, and bespoke fine jewelry—curated at the source in Pakistan by gemologist Zain with rigorous scientific disclosure.
THE FADI ETHOS
Found in nature. Authentic in character. Distinctive in beauty. Inspired by meaning.
Found
Sourced directly from the alpine pegmatites, marble belts, and emerald schists of Pakistan and respected international mineral localities.
Authentic
Scientifically classified by mineral species and variety. We never assume a stone is unheated or certified without verifiable gemological evidence.
Distinctive
Chosen individually for natural crystal geometry, internal garden character, optical brilliance, and lapidary precision.
Inspired
Honoring centuries of birthstone lore and cultural heritage alongside strict mineralogical accuracy.
MINERALOGICAL CLASSIFICATION
Explore by Gemstone Family
Ten mineralogical families encompassing over fifty scientifically documented varieties.
Ruby
5 stones
Mineral Family
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Corundum
Aluminium oxide and the second-hardest natural gem material after diamond. Red corundum is ruby; every other colour is sapphire, including pink, yellow and orange padparadscha.
Ruby • Blue Sapphire • Pink Sapphire • Yellow Sapphire • Padparadscha Sapphire
Chemical formulas
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire
Al₂O₃
Emerald
5 stones
Mineral Family
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Beryl
A beryllium aluminium silicate whose colour variety sets its name: emerald (chromium or vanadium), aquamarine (iron), morganite (manganese), heliodor and colourless goshenite.
Emerald • Aquamarine • Morganite • Heliodor • Goshenite
Chemical formulas
Emerald, Aquamarine, Morganite, Heliodor, Goshenite
Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Amethyst
8 stones
Mineral Family
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Quartz
Crystalline silica, one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth’s crust. Gem varieties include amethyst, citrine, smoky, rose, rutilated, milky and colourless rock crystal.
Amethyst • Citrine • Rose Quartz • Smoky Quartz • Rutile Quartz • Rock Crystal • Milky Quartz • Petroleum Quartz
Chemical formulas
Amethyst, Citrine, Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Rock Crystal, Milky Quartz, Petroleum Quartz
SiO₂Rutile Quartz
SiO₂ (host); TiO₂ (rutile inclusions)
Agate
5 stones
Mineral Family
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Chalcedony
Microcrystalline silica made of tiny intergrown quartz fibres. Agate is banded, carnelian is orange-red, chrysoprase is nickel green, bloodstone has red spots, and jasper is opaque.
Agate • Carnelian • Chrysoprase • Bloodstone • Jasper
Chemical formulas
Agate, Carnelian, Chrysoprase, Bloodstone, Jasper
SiO₂
Pyrope Garnet
8 stones
Mineral Family
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Garnet
A group of related silicate species, not one mineral: pyrope, almandine, spessartine, grossular and andradite, including the green varieties tsavorite and demantoid.
Pyrope Garnet • Almandine Garnet • Spessartine Garnet • Grossular Garnet • Tsavorite • Andradite Garnet • Demantoid Garnet • Rhodolite Garnet
Chemical formulas
Pyrope Garnet
Mg₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃Almandine Garnet
Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃Spessartine Garnet
Mn₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃Grossular Garnet
Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂Tsavorite
Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃
Moonstone
3 stones
Mineral Family
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Feldspar
The most abundant mineral group in the Earth’s crust. Gem varieties are valued for optical effects: moonstone’s glow, sunstone’s glitter and labradorite’s colour flash.
Moonstone • Sunstone • Labradorite
Chemical formulas
Moonstone
KAlSi₃O₈ (with NaAlSi₃O₈)Sunstone
(Na,Ca)(Al,Si)₄O₈ (plagioclase series)Labradorite
(Na,Ca)(Si,Al)₄O₈
Rubellite Tourmaline
5 stones
Mineral Family
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Tourmaline
A complex boron silicate supergroup. Elbaite supplies most gems: pink to red rubellite, blue indicolite, copper-bearing Paraíba-type and bicolour watermelon tourmaline.
Rubellite Tourmaline • Indicolite Tourmaline • Paraíba Tourmaline • Watermelon Tourmaline • Green Tourmaline
Chemical formulas
Rubellite Tourmaline, Indicolite Tourmaline, Paraíba Tourmaline, Watermelon Tourmaline, Green Tourmaline
Na(Li,Al)₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄
Red Spinel
4 stones
Mineral Family
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Spinel
Magnesium aluminium oxide that forms sharp octahedra. Red spinel was long mistaken for ruby; cobalt blue and vivid green stones are among the rarest.
Red Spinel • Cobalt Blue Spinel • Jedi Spinel • Purple Spinel
Chemical formulas
Red Spinel, Cobalt Blue Spinel, Jedi Spinel, Purple Spinel
MgAl₂O₄
Alexandrite
3 stones
Mineral Family
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Chrysoberyl
Beryllium aluminium oxide, a different mineral from beryl. Alexandrite changes colour between daylight and incandescent light, and cat’s-eye shows a sharp silky line of light.
Alexandrite • Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl • Chrysoberyl
Chemical formulas
Alexandrite, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl, Chrysoberyl
BeAl₂O₄
Jadeite Jade
2 stones
Mineral Family
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Jade
Two different minerals share the name: jadeite, a sodium aluminium pyroxene, and nephrite, an actinolite-tremolite amphibole. Both are extremely tough because of their interlocking fibres.
Jadeite Jade • Nephrite Jade
Chemical formulas
Jadeite Jade
NaAlSi₂O₆Nephrite Jade
Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
CURATED BY ZAIN
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Experience natural loose gemstones and custom settings documented individually for carat weight, dimensions, origin where verified, and transparent treatment status.
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FROM THE MOUNTAINS OF PAKISTAN
Swat • Hunza • Shigar • Sapat Valley • Katlang
Where three of Earth’s mightiest mountain ranges (the Karakoram, Hindu Kush, and Himalayas) converge in northern Pakistan, geological forces have forged emeralds, rubies, aquamarines, peridots, and imperial pink topaz.
Founder & Principal Gemologist, FADI GEMS
Meet Zain: Sourcing at the Geological Source
Raised amid the mineral corridors of northern Pakistan, Zain bridges field expeditions in Swat, Hunza, Shigar, and Katlang with laboratory-grade gemological verification for international collectors.
TWO PATHWAYS, ONE UNIFIED CATALOGUE
Explore by Nature or Explore by Meaning
Hydrothermal Schist
Swat Valley Emeralds
High-chromium beryl formed in talc-carbonate schists of Mingora and Gujarkilli.
Miarolitic PegmatitesKarakoram Aquamarine & Topaz
Euhedral hexagonal beryl, champagne topaz, and spessartine garnet from Shigar and Skardu.
Metamorphic MarbleHunza Ruby & Spinel
Crystalline corundum and octahedral magnesium spinel hosted in high-altitude marble.
Ultramafic PocketsSapat Valley Peridot
Idiochromatic magnesium-iron olivine crystals from 4,500m alpine pockets in Kaghan.
Traditional Lore
Wisdom & Serenity
Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Turquoise (Feroza), and Natural Zircon.
Traditional LoreVitality & Devotion
Ruby, Red Spinel, Rubellite Tourmaline, Pyrope Garnet, and Carnelian.
Traditional LoreRenewal & Prosperity
Emerald, Peridot, Tsavorite, Demantoid, Yellow Sapphire, and Citrine.
Jan – Dec GuideBirthstones by Month
Explore historical birthstones from January Garnet through December Turquoise & Zircon.
CONNOISSEUR VAULT
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Rare & Distinctive Specimens
Phenomenal, color-change, cuprian, and fluorescent collector gemstones.
Vivid neon swimming-pool blue, electric turquoise, and glowing mint green, powered by trace divalent copper (Cu2+) and manganese.
Chemical formula
Na(Li,Al)₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄ + Cu²⁺ / Mn³⁺
Intense electric royal to neon blue caused by trace divalent cobalt (Co2+), distinct from common grayish-blue iron-colored spinel.
Chemical formula
MgAl₂O₄ + Co²⁺ (± Fe²⁺)
Exhibits the 'Alexandrite Effect'—appearing bluish-green to grass-green in daylight or fluorescent light and shifting to raspberry-red or purplish-red...
Chemical formula
BeAl₂O₄ + Cr³⁺ (Beryllium Aluminum Oxide with trace Chromium)Water-clear doubly terminated crystals housing golden-yellow to amber droplets of ancient liquid petroleum that fluoresce bright electric blue-yellow...
Chemical formula
SiO₂ containing liquid hydrocarbon (petroleum), methane gas bubbles, and asphaltite inclusions
CRYSTALS ON MATRIX & LAPIDARY ROUGH
Rough & Mineral Specimens
Natural terminated crystals on albite, quartz, and muscovite matrix, documented by gram weight, millimeter dimensions, crystal habit, and locality.
BESPOKE & READY-TO-WEAR
Fine Gemstone Jewelry
Rings, pendants, and heirloom settings crafted around authentic gemstones in hallmarked gold, platinum, and sterling silver.
THE FADI GEMS PROTOCOL
Every Stone’s Five-Stage Journey
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Geological Origin
Acquired directly from trusted mining communities and regional markets across Pakistan and beyond.
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Hand Selection
Chosen by Zain for saturation, crystal termination, transparency, and structural integrity.
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Gemological Examination
Verified for refractive index, specific gravity, pleochroism, and honest treatment disclosure.
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Precision Preparation
Oriented and faceted to maximize light return, or carefully cleaned to preserve natural matrix.
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Insured Delivery
Packaged in protective gemological cells and dispatched securely across Pakistan and worldwide.
GEMOLOGICAL EDUCATION
Read Full Gemstone Guide
From the Gemstone Journal & Guide
Natural Zircon vs. Cubic Zirconia: Why Nomenclature Matters
Natural Zircon (ZrSiO4) is Earth’s oldest mineral with high birefringence, whereas Cubic Zirconia (CZ) is a modern laboratory simulant.
Read Gemological Dossier →Inside the Emerald Schists of Swat Valley & Sapat Peridot Pockets
How trace chromium and iron create two of Pakistan’s most celebrated green gemstones.
Explore Pakistani Origins →Understanding Heat Treatment, Oiling & Independent Lab Reports
Why FADI GEMS never labels a stone untreated or certified without verifiable laboratory documentation.
Our Disclosure Standards →
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