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Gujranwala lies on the GT Road in the busy stretch of Punjab that runs up through Kamoke, Wazirabad and on to Gujrat. It is a city of workshops, family firms and packed wedding seasons, and in many households here a gemstone is bought for an occasion, not on impulse. Authentic Gems sends natural stones from Karachi to Gujranwala by insured, tracked courier with Cash on Delivery. This page is a practical guide to picking the right stone for the moments that count.
Matching the stone to the occasion
| Occasion | Stones traditionally chosen | Practical tip |
|---|---|---|
| The groom's ring | Yaqoot (ruby), neelam (blue sapphire), aqeeq | Ruby and sapphire are very hard and cope with a ring worn every day |
| The bride's pendant or set | Zamurd (emerald), moti (pearl), ruby | Emerald is safest in a pendant or earrings, away from knocks |
| A gift for parents | Pukhraj (yellow sapphire), feroza, aqeeq | Find out what they already wear; many elders go by an astrologer's advice |
| Eid, or a new job | Aqeeq, feroza, opal | A fairly priced natural stone beats a costly doubtful one |
The meanings given to these stones come from custom and astrology. They are beliefs, and no result can be promised. Our gemstones by rashi guide covers the traditional pairings, and the Urdu and English gemstone names page explains the terms.
Stones that match
Wedding sets, and gifts for several people in the family, often call for stones that match in colour and size. Tell us on WhatsApp how many you need, the colour and the budget, and we will send photographs and weights of suitable stones from current stock. Since every listing is one stone photographed as it is, you can line them up and compare before you order. Delivery is a flat Rs. 500 per order, so five stones in one parcel cost no more to send than one.
Gold jeweller or gem specialist?
A jeweller in a Gujranwala bazaar is usually a gold expert first. Precious stones such as neelam, pukhraj and yaqoot are often bought in from wholesalers, and the customer seldom sees the carat weight, the treatment or a lab report in writing. That is simply how a gold-led trade works. With Authentic Gems:
- Every stone is natural, and we inspect each one in Karachi before listing it.
- Known treatments, such as heating of sapphire and ruby, are disclosed.
- Every stone has its own price, and the per-carat rate is the price divided by the weight.
- A certificate of authenticity is available on request, and independent lab testing can be arranged. See our authenticity page.
Checking a stone in a crowded bazaar
- Daylight. Spotlights make glass and dyed stones look better than they are.
- Weight in carats. A price "per piece" or "per ratti" with no exact weight is hard to compare.
- Treatment in writing. Most sapphires and rubies are heated. That is normal, but it should be stated.
- A reference point. Compare the per-carat rate with our listings, where each page shows the price of that one stone.
The gemstone buying guide goes into more depth.
Delivery from Karachi to Gujranwala
Choose a stone in the shop, or send your requirements on WhatsApp. After a quick confirmation call, it is packed in Karachi and dispatched within 1 working day. The insured, tracked courier usually delivers within 2 to 4 working days to Satellite Town, Model Town, Peoples Colony, DC Road or the Cantonment, and to nearby Kamoke and Wazirabad, which may take a day or so longer. Every order goes by courier; there is no collection point or meet-up.
With Cash on Delivery you open the parcel and check the stone before paying. If it isn't right, return it within 7 days of delivery, unused and in its original packaging, for a refund or an exchange under our return policy. For a wedding, order a week or two ahead so there is time to set the stone. A custom silver ring setting can be discussed on WhatsApp.
Contact us
WhatsApp us, call, or email hello@authenticgems.pk, Monday to Saturday. You can also message us online or read our shipping policy.
Courier time to Gujranwala
We pack Gujranwala orders in Karachi within one working day of confirming them, then send them by insured overnight courier. Most arrive in 2–4 working days. Public holidays, weather and Cash on Delivery checks can occasionally add a day, and you get a tracking number either way.
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