Gemstones in Clifton, Karachi

Clifton is one of Karachi's busiest addresses: offices along Marine Drive and around Teen Talwar, boutiques in Block 5, flats and family homes from Block 2 to Boat Basin. If you live or work here, you have probably already seen plenty of gemstones in mall showcases. Authentic Gems sells online and on WhatsApp from Karachi, so a Clifton order usually reaches your home or office in 1 to 2 working days by insured, tracked courier, with Cash on Delivery. This page covers comparing offers fairly, gifts for colleagues and clients, and what ordering from us looks like.

Comparing quotes from Clifton jewellers

If you already have a quote or two, that is a good place to start. To compare properly, get these four things from every seller, us included:

1. The exact weight in carats, not an estimate.
2. The per-carat rate: price divided by carat weight.
3. Whether the stone is natural, and any treatment, in writing.
4. The paperwork: a certificate, and whether an independent lab report is possible.

Each of our listings is one natural stone, photographed as it is and priced by itself. We inspect every stone, disclose known treatments, and provide a certificate of authenticity on request; independent lab testing can be arranged if you ask. The authenticity page explains our documents.

Mall lighting versus daylight

Mall and showroom spotlights make almost any stone sparkle, glass included. Wherever you buy, ask to see the stone in daylight, at a window or the door. Our photos are of the actual stone, taken to show it as honestly as we can, and with Cash on Delivery you can look at it in your own light, on your own balcony if you like, before you pay.

Gifts for colleagues, clients and family

A natural stone makes a gift that lasts, whether for a colleague, a client or someone at home. Tell us the budget and the occasion on WhatsApp and we will send photos and weights of suitable stones from current stock so you can decide quickly. Several stones can share one parcel for a single flat Rs. 500 delivery charge, and an office address with a receptionist is fine. Not sure of the names? The Urdu and English gemstone names page helps, and the gemstone buying guide covers the quality basics.

What Clifton customers often choose

• Yaqoot (ruby) and neelam (blue sapphire) for statement rings.
• Zamurd (emerald) for pendants and earrings.
• Pukhraj (yellow sapphire), a traditional astrological choice that also looks striking in gold.
• Tourmaline, peridot and topaz, colourful stones from Pakistan's northern mountains and further afield.
• Aqeeq and feroza for traditional rings.

If an astrologer has recommended a stone, the gemstones by rashi guide explains the traditional pairings. These are beliefs; we promise an honestly described natural stone, not an astrological result.

Ordering to a Clifton home or office

• Order in the shop or on WhatsApp.
• Confirmation by phone or WhatsApp, then dispatch within 1 working day by insured, tracked courier.
• Delivery usually within 1 to 2 working days, to a flat, house or office. It always goes by courier; we don't do hand-overs or meet-ups.
• Payment by Cash on Delivery, after you have opened the parcel and checked the stone.
• Returns within 7 days of delivery for a refund or an exchange, if the stone is unused and in its original packaging. See the return policy.

A custom silver ring setting can be discussed on WhatsApp. In sea air, keep silver in a closed pouch when you are not wearing it.

Contact us

Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@authenticgems.pk, Monday to Saturday. For the rest of the city, see gemstones in Karachi.