Zarnoor - Aventurine and Topaz Silver Earrings

From the Sunheri Shaam collection by Orah Jewels and Crafts, earrings that bring together two of Pakistan's most beloved gemstone varieties in a single, compact design. Zarnoor features pear-drop aventurine from Swat Valley and natural topaz from Skardu Valley, the soft green of the aventurine and the gentle brilliance of the topaz reflecting the shifting colors of the landscape at the golden hour.

Aventurine from Swat Valley is among the finest available from Pakistan's northern highlands. It carries the distinctive optical phenomenon that gives the stone its name,  aventurescence,  a sparkling, shimmering quality produced by tiny platelets of fuchsite mica embedded within the quartz matrix. In the right light, the stone seems to contain its own internal light source, a characteristic that makes it one of the most visually dynamic of the green gemstones. Orah Jewels sources its Swat aventurine directly, maintaining the provenance chain that distinguishes genuine regional material from generic commercial stock.

Paired with it, natural topaz from Skardu Valley adds clarity and brilliance. The two stones together produce a color story that is entirely of the Pakistani landscape: the green of the Swat Valley forests against the crystalline light of the Karakoram sky.

At 0.9 inches, Zarnoor is a compact everyday earring, versatile enough for professional settings, considered enough for formal occasions, and priced at a point that makes the collection accessible without compromising on material integrity. Made in Lahore by Orah Jewels and Crafts. 

Stones: Natural Pear-Drop Aventurine (Swat Valley) + Natural Topaz (Skardu Valley)
Metal: Sterling Silver
Drop Length: 0.9"
Collection: Sunheri Shaam