Pakistan's natural treasures.

A family legacy of gemstones and minerals, from Peshawar to the world since 1982.

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About ZeeGems

A legacy of discovery since 1982

1982Founded in Peshawar

1984First at Tucson

40+Years of family legacy

Founder photoMr. Zahid Iqbal ("Mr. Zee"), portrait 800 x 1000 px

Mr. Zahid Iqbal, founder of ZeeGems.

His vision went beyond buying and selling gemstones. He wanted to discover Pakistan's natural treasures and introduce them to the international world.

ZeeGems was founded in 1982 by Mr. Zahid Iqbal, a pioneer of the gemstone and mineral specimen trade in Peshawar, Pakistan.

In the international gemstone community, friends, collectors, and business partners came to know him affectionately as "Mr. Zee." The name became associated with his passion for Pakistani gemstones and mineral specimens, and his commitment to introducing Pakistan's geological treasures to international markets.

Taking Pakistani gemstones to the world

In 1984, Pakistan arrived at Tucson.

Mr. Zahid Iqbal became the first Pakistani to introduce Pakistani gemstone specimens at the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show in Arizona, USA. It was an important milestone in the international promotion of Pakistan's gemstones and mineral specimens.

Tucson show photoMr. Zee at the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, landscape 1600 x 900 px

Our journey

From one man's passion to a global network

1982

ZeeGems is founded

Mr. Zahid Iqbal starts trading gemstones and mineral specimens in Peshawar, Pakistan.

1982 photoEarly shop or founding archive photo

1984

Tucson Gem & Mineral Show

The first Pakistani to present Pakistani gemstone specimens at the show in Arizona.

1984 photoTucson booth or display photo

Growth

Connections across markets

Relationships with collectors, dealers, jewelers, and gemstone enthusiasts in Italy, France, Switzerland, the United States, and other countries.

International photoMeetings, shows or partners abroad

Today

Swat Emerald, minerals, and mining

ZeeGems introduces Swat Emerald to China and expands into exploration and mining projects.

Today photoEmerald, mining or exploration photo

Swat Emerald photoCrystal or cut stone, 1200 x 900 px

Introducing Swat Emerald to China

Himalayan Emerald, from Swat

ZeeGems has been involved in introducing Swat Emerald to the Chinese gemstone market. Our efforts helped promote the unique beauty and origin of Swat Emerald among international gemstone professionals and collectors.

Swat Emerald has also received recognition in the international gemological community, including being described as "Himalayan Emerald" by GRS Laboratory.

For ZeeGems, this is more than a gemstone. It is our continuing commitment to putting Pakistan's natural treasures on the world map.

Continuing the legacy

The Zee family carries it forward

Today, the legacy of Mr. Zahid Iqbal continues through his sons, and the next generation of the Zee family.

Portrait800 x 1000 px

Hassan Iqbal

Portrait800 x 1000 px

Jabbar Khan

Portrait800 x 1000 px

Mahmood Iqbal

Family photoThe Zee family together, wide 1800 x 770 px

Together, we carry forward the principles on which ZeeGems was built: passion for natural treasures, quality, authenticity, trust, and international connections.

Gemstonesphoto

Gemstones

Gemstones remain at the heart of our heritage.

Explorationphoto

Mineral exploration

Discovering the wider mineral wealth of Pakistan.

Nephritephoto

Nephrite

Nephrite projects that extend our natural-stone expertise.

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Metal and mineral mining

Mining projects that grow with our vision.

Our goal

To find the best natural treasures of Pakistan and promote them throughout the world.

We believe Pakistan holds remarkable geological wealth, much of which remains undiscovered or underrepresented in international markets. ZeeGems builds a bridge between these resources and the global community of collectors, jewelers, designers, investors, mineral enthusiasts, and industry professionals.

From Peshawar to the world

More than four decades, one family

What began in 1982 with one man's passion has grown into a family legacy spanning more than four decades. From Mr. Zee and his first gemstone specimens to today's new generation of ZeeGems, our journey continues.

We don't simply trade natural treasures. We discover their stories, preserve their heritage, and share them with the world.