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Stories from the Gem Trade in Pakistan.

In Search of Pink Fire: A Journey to the Katlang Pink Topaz Mines

August 05, 2025

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In Search of Pink Fire: A Journey to the Katlang Pink Topaz Mines

Field expedition account to Ghundao Hill in Katlang, Mardan District, one of the only places on Earth where naturally stable, vivid pink topaz is f...

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King of Kashmir or King of Shigar? A Case of Mislabelling in the Mineral World.

July 29, 2025

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King of Kashmir or King of Shigar? A Case of Mislabelling in the Mineral World.

The “King of Kashmir” is a prized aquamarine from Goand, Shigar, Gilgit Baltistan, mislabeled as Kashmir. Bought in 2019 for ~7 crore PKR, it refle...

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August 11, 2025

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Public Notice: ‘Origin Gems Ltd’ Is a Fraudulent Entity

Origin Gems™ is owned by Origin Gems International Ltd, the only authentic Origin Gems. We have no connection to ‘Origin Gems Ltd’, a fraud imperso...

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July 27, 2025

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Welcome to the Gem Log: Stories from the Source

Gem Log: Stories from the Source – Discover untold stories from Pakistan’s legendary gem mines. From Swat emeralds to Hunza rubies, Khewra pink sal...

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Gem Trails of Pakistan

In Search of Pink Fire: A Journey to the Katlang Pink Topaz Mines

King of Kashmir or King of Shigar? A Case of Mislabelling in the Mineral World.

Latest Updates

Public Notice: ‘Origin Gems Ltd’ Is a Fraudulent Entity

Welcome to the Gem Log: Stories from the Source