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The Journal

Guides, birthstone notes and news from the world of Pakistani gemstones.

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Gems Bazar 2026 Rawalpindi: Showcasing Pakistan’s Finest Natural Gemstones

Two days at Pine Banquet Hall, where miners, cutters and buyers met to trade Pakistan’s best natural gems.

A plain-language guide to what makes a stone a gem, how quality is judged and what to ask before you buy.

Soft pink, easy to wear and rich in symbolism: what rose quartz is, what it means and how to look after it.

The gemstones traditionally linked with Virgo and how to choose between them.

A soft, banded stone in pale blues: what blue agate is and why people wear it.

Aquamarine, amethyst and more: the stones traditionally connected with Pisces.

Warm, radiant stones for the sign that likes to shine.

Garnet, obsidian, topaz and more: stones traditionally chosen by Scorpio.

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