Gemstones in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi

Gulshan-e-Iqbal is one of Karachi's big family neighbourhoods, block after block of homes and flats stretching from University Road and Nipa Chowrangi out towards Maskan and Gulistan-e-Jauhar. Gemstones here are often a family matter: a stone handed down from a dada or nani, a set for a wedding, or the traditional astrological stones that elders still follow. Authentic Gems, based in Karachi, sends natural stones to every block of Gulshan by insured, tracked courier, usually within 1 to 2 working days, with Cash on Delivery.

A family stone you want to understand?

Many families have stones that were passed down years ago with nobody quite sure what they are. Some are fine natural gems; some are glass or synthetic. If you want to find out:

• Send us clear daylight photos on WhatsApp. We can tell you what we see and what to ask next, though photos alone can never confirm what a stone is.
• For a firm answer, go to a laboratory. Independent lab testing can be arranged on request. A report states the species, whether the stone is natural and any treatment it can detect.
• Looking for a match? Send a photo and the size, and we will look for similar stones in current stock and send photos and weights.

The traditional nine stones

The navratan tradition pairs nine stones with the nine planets of Vedic astrology. Plenty of Karachi families still follow it, usually on an astrologer's advice:

We carry natural stones for many of the nine, depending on stock. These are beliefs and traditions, and we cannot promise any astrological effect. The gemstones by rashi guide gives the traditional stone for each moon sign, and our gemstone names page translates the Urdu names. For everyday ring stones we also have natural aqeeq, feroza and lapis lazuli.

Gifts for weddings, engagements and a new baby

A natural stone is a family gift that lasts. Tell us the occasion and your budget on WhatsApp and we will suggest stones from current stock, with photos and weights, so you can choose without leaving home. Several stones can travel in one parcel for a single flat Rs. 500 delivery charge. That helps when a whole wedding's worth of gifts is being sorted at once.

What comes with every stone

• Natural stones, inspected by us, with known treatments such as heating disclosed.
• Individual photos and pricing. The per-carat rate is the price divided by the weight.
• A certificate of authenticity on request. Read more on our authenticity page.

The gemstone buying guide explains how to judge colour, clarity and weight before you buy anywhere.

Delivery to Gulshan-e-Iqbal

Order in the shop or on WhatsApp. After a quick confirmation call, we dispatch within 1 working day, and the insured, tracked courier usually delivers within 1 to 2 working days to any block of Gulshan, from Block 1 to Block 19, and to neighbouring Gulistan-e-Jauhar. Every order goes by courier; there is no walk-in viewing or meet-up. With Cash on Delivery you check the stone before paying, and you can return it within 7 days of delivery, unused and in its original packaging, for a refund or an exchange. See the return policy. A custom silver ring setting can be discussed on WhatsApp.

Contact us

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