Chandi Ring with Stone: Natural Gems in 925 Silver چاندی کی انگوٹھی پتھر کے ساتھ

Why 925 silver, and what "chandi" can mean in the bazaar

Pure silver is too soft to hold a stone firmly, so the silver used in jewellery has a little copper mixed in. The accepted standard is 925 sterling silver: 92.5 per cent silver and 7.5 per cent other metal. In the bazaar, though, chandi gets used for all sorts of grades, and some rings sold as silver are far lower in purity or are just plated brass. Low-grade metal tarnishes faster, can leave a green mark on your finger and bends more easily. Whenever you buy a silver ring, ask for the purity in writing. Ours are all made in 925 silver.

Stones that look good in silver

The cool white of silver is especially kind to blue, white, green and purple stones.

• Feroza and neelam: silver makes the blue stand out. See feroza ring for men and neelam ring price.
• Aqeeq: Pakistan's classic silver ring stone, in red, black, white and Sulemani. See aqeeq ring price.
• Dur-e-Najaf and Moh-e-Najaf: clear quartz and needle-filled quartz, traditionally set in silver.
• Moti (pearl) and moonstone: Vedic tradition links both with the Moon, and silver is the metal that traditionally goes with them.
• Amethyst, aquamarine and peridot: purple, pale blue and green that look sharp against silver.

Warm stones like yaqoot and pukhraj are traditionally set in gold, but plenty of people wear them in silver as well. Our post on silver vs gold ring settings weighs the two metals up.

What goes into the price of a chandi ring with stone

The stone

The stone is normally the biggest part of the bill, and it varies enormously, from an everyday agate to a fine sapphire. Shop by budget: under 5,000 rupees, 5,000 to 20,000, 20,000 to 50,000 and over 50,000. The monthly price guide shows current ranges stone by stone.

How much silver

Silver is sold by weight, by the gram or the tola, and its price tracks the market. A heavy men's band takes noticeably more metal than a slim ladies' ring, so two rings with an identical stone can end up costing quite different amounts.

The design

A plain bezel on a smooth band is the simplest option. Claws, patterned sides, a double band or a raised crown all add labour.

Cast or handmade

Cast rings come out of moulds: quick, uniform and usually cheaper. Handmade rings are built by a karigar around your stone and handle large, deep or unusual shapes better.

Silver rings for men and for women

Pakistani men generally go for a broad band with a single oval or cushion stone in a bezel, often with a flat or softly domed top. Women more often choose a slimmer band, claws that show more of the stone, or a small stone they can wear every day alongside other rings. Both use the same 925 silver; only the weight and design differ. Tell us who the ring is for and we will suggest a style that suits the stone, or send a photo of a ring you already like.

Get the size right first

Send us the size of the exact finger the ring is for. Use our ring size guide, or measure at home with these simple steps. A silver ring can usually be adjusted a little later, but one made to the right size from the start sits better.

How ordering works

1. Choose your stone from our shop, or ask us on WhatsApp to suggest stones by colour, purpose or budget.
2. Send your ring size and the stone link on WhatsApp, with a design photo if you have something in mind.
3. We confirm the design, the full price and the time it will take. Work begins only once you agree.
4. We dispatch the finished ring by insured, tracked courier. Karachi usually gets it in 1–2 working days, the major cities in 2–4, and smaller towns within about a week.
5. You check it and pay the rider in cash. Cash on Delivery covers the whole of Pakistan.

Keeping a silver ring bright

Silver tarnishes when it meets air, sweat, perfume and the sulphur in rubber and some foods. Wearing it often actually helps, since skin contact and handling keep it polished. Wipe it with a soft silver cloth, avoid chemical silver dips if the stone is soft or porous, and keep it in a small zip bag when you are not wearing it. Take it off before swimming in chlorinated water. How to care for the stone depends on what it is; see our gemstone care guide.