Dur-e-Najaf comes in small sizes too, and this 5.35 carat stone is a neat one. These are the questions buyers ask us about stones like it.

Why is the per-carat rate higher than on larger stones?

Small stones cost more per carat because the same cutting work and selection go into less material. The higher rate is not a sign of better quality.

Will it survive a ring?

Yes, with reasonable care. Quartz rates 7 on the Mohs scale, so dust and daily wear will not bother it, though knocks against hard surfaces still can.

Is it treated?

Quartz of this kind rarely needs enhancement. Ask us on WhatsApp what we know about this one; an independent lab test is your choice.

Can I inspect it before paying?

Yes. With Cash on Delivery you open the parcel and look at the stone first; hold it to the light and check for a clean, clear body.

The reference is AG-00046, and more stones are shown under Dur-e-Najaf.

Karachi usually receives orders in 1–2 working days and other cities in 2–4, and you can return it within 7 days. Read our Dur-e-Najaf guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural dur-e-najaf with a weight of 5.35 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,630 — roughly Rs. 492 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-00046 when you message us about it. The photographs show this exact stone, so what arrives at your door is the piece you chose on screen.

Between two and six carats is the range most people choose for a gents' ring or a noticeable pendant. Here colour drives the price more than size does, which is why two stones of near-identical weight can be priced very differently.

On the Mohs scale dur-e-najaf rates 7. It handles daily wear, but a hard knock can still nick an exposed corner, so a protective setting is a sensible choice. Clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and keep it away from abrasive cleaners and high heat.

Whoever you buy dur-e-najaf from, make sure of three things: the stone is natural rather than lab-grown, glass or glass-filled; any treatment is stated in writing; and the weight quoted is the weight of the finished stone. We check every dur-e-najaf for those three points before it is listed, and because you pay on delivery you can look at the stone — or have it tested — before any money changes hands.

We sell natural stones only and inspect each one before it is listed. Treatment for this stone: Treatment not tested. No lab report yet; independent testing welcome. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Dur-e-Najaf (clear quartz) is usually untreated. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is available on request.

A certificate of authenticity is available on request for this stone, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged. Because you pay on delivery, you can also take the stone to a lab of your choice within the 7-day return window. Read more on our authenticity page.