The Geographical Lock
GPS Verified
Himalayan Origin
Every VERDAAN stone carries GPS coordinates of its mine of origin, documented at extraction. This is not a story. It is a coordinate. Click any mine to explore.
In Relief
The ranges, in three dimensions
Drag to orbit the northern ranges. Select a mine to read its coordinates and the stone it yields. Relief is illustrative; pins follow each mine's latitude and longitude.
Interactive Mine Map
Pakistan's Gemstone Mining Regions
Click any mine location to see GPS coordinates, stones produced, geological data, and what makes each origin unique. Every VERDAAN stone's certificate includes its mine's exact GPS coordinates.
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Mine Details
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Swat Valley
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Pakistan
34.7551° N, 72.3566° E · Elevation: 980–1,400m
One of the world's oldest continuously mined emerald deposits, active for over 2,500 years. The Mughal emperors sourced their finest emeralds here. Geological formation: schist and marble, chromium-rich metamorphic zone created by the Himalayan orogeny.
Swat EmeraldCrystal Quartz
Active mining · GPS-documented extraction · VGD certified
Azad Kashmir
AJK Territory · Pakistan
33.9260° N, 73.7800° E · Elevation: 1,200–2,400m
The source of pigeon blood Kashmir Rubies, among the rarest and most valuable gemstones on earth. The chromium-rich metamorphic belt of the Lesser Himalayas produces ruby of exceptional colour saturation.
Kashmir RubySpinel
Limited extraction · Unheated certified · Museum grade available
Neelum Valley
Azad Kashmir · Pakistan
34.5553° N, 73.9003° E · Elevation: 1,400–2,200m
The valley literally named "Neelum" blue gem, for the sapphires found in its riverbeds. Alluvial and primary deposits of exceptional quality. Cornflower to deep blue, rivalling Ceylon and Burmese material.
Neelum SapphireAquamarine
Alluvial + primary mining · Unheated certified available · Vedic grade
Katlang, Mardan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Pakistan
34.3100° N, 72.0200° E · Elevation: 600–900m
The world's single source of Imperial Pink Topaz, a rose-salmon colour found nowhere else on earth. One mine. One colour. As reserves deplete, this stone appreciates consistently. The definition of geographic scarcity.
Katlang Pink Topaz
Single mine globally · Finite reserves · Investment grade
Skardu
Gilgit-Baltistan · Pakistan
35.2971° N, 75.6369° E · Elevation: 2,200–3,800m
High-altitude pegmatite formations in the Karakoram Range produce some of the world's finest aquamarine, crystalline blue of exceptional clarity. Also known for tourmaline and kunzite of collector quality.
AquamarineTourmalineKunzite
High altitude · Pegmatite formation · Collector grade
Kohistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Pakistan
35.0000° N, 73.0000° E · Elevation: 800–2,000m
Peridot formed in the Earth's mantle and carried to the surface by volcanic activity, one of only a few gem species formed below the Earth's crust. Kohistan peridot has an unusually vivid lime green compared to other world sources.
Kohistan Peridot
Mantle-origin formation · August birthstone · Accessible pricing
Hunza Valley
Gilgit-Baltistan · Pakistan
36.3167° N, 74.6500° E · Elevation: 2,400–4,200m
Historic deposits of ruby and red spinel at extreme altitude in the Karakoram. The Hunza Valley has been a gemstone source for centuries, documented in medieval Islamic trade records as a source of fine red stones.
RubyRed Spinel
Historic source · Extreme altitude · On request
All Mining Regions
Six Extraordinary Origins
Swat Valley
Emerald · KPK
34.7551°N 72.3566°E
2,500+ years of emerald mining. Mughal imperial source.
Azad Kashmir
Ruby · AJK
33.9260°N 73.7800°E
Pigeon blood Kashmir Ruby. Rarest origin on earth.
Neelum Valley
Sapphire · AJK
34.5553°N 73.9003°E
Valley named for its blue stones. Unheated certified.
Katlang, Mardan
Pink Topaz · KPK
34.3100°N 72.0200°E
World's only source of rose-salmon Imperial Topaz.
Skardu
Aquamarine · GB
35.2971°N 75.6369°E
High-altitude Himalayan aquamarine. Exceptional clarity.
Kohistan
Peridot · KPK
35.0000°N 73.0000°E
Mantle-origin peridot. Born 50 million years ago.
The Chain of Custody
Mine to Your Hands
Every Step Documented
Extraction: GPS Documented
At the moment of extraction, GPS coordinates are recorded. For Guardian Circle members, photographic and video documentation is captured at the mine face.
Initial Assessment: Field Gemmology
VERDAAN's gemmologist assesses rough material in the field, species identification, treatment indicators, quality grading. Only VGD-qualifying material proceeds.
Cutting: Master Artisans, Islamabad
Rough material is cut by master craftsmen in Islamabad, families whose cutting tradition spans generations. The stone's identity is maintained throughout.
Certification: VGD Certificate Issued
The finished stone receives its VGD certificate: GPS coordinates, treatment status, 5-point Investment Grade assessment, and the 80% buy-back guarantee in writing.
Delivery: Insured, Tracked, Discreet
Delivered to your door in VERDAAN packaging: Forest Green box, wax seal, origin card with mine map. Fully insured. DHL Express tracked.