Emerald on Quartz

Nicknamed "The Viridian Turret," this very large and nearly perfect hexagonal emerald crystal, standing erect on a sloping hill of clear-to-smoky quartz, gives the impression of a beguiling green turret rising out of an organic mountain fortification. The deep green color and translucent quality is exceptional for emeralds from the Swat Valley. Emeralds from this locality and of this quality are lacking from most museums and other major collections.