Hadeed is what Urdu speakers call hematite, the dark iron-oxide mineral that has been polished and worn in Pakistan and the wider region for generations. Some people wear it as a simple, handsome stone; others keep it for family custom or belief. We sell the stone and leave the meaning to you.

This piece weighs 16.65 carats and comes from our hematite collection. It is a natural hematite with a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6.5, so in a ring it needs a protective bezel, while a pendant gives it an easier life.

Because the trade also sells a magnetic imitation called hematine, it pays to ask about the individual piece. Message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-HE-0008 and we will pass on what we know. Independent lab testing is open to you if you want it.

When the stone arrives, hold it under good light and check that the polish is smooth and even, then make a habit of wiping it with a soft cloth after each wear.

Cash on Delivery applies across Pakistan, so the stone is checked at your door before you pay. Karachi deliveries usually take 1 to 2 working days and other cities 2 to 4, with 7 days to return it unused. Before you choose, read our hematite guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural hematite with a weight of 16.65 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,250 — roughly Rs. 135 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-HE-0008 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.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

On the Mohs scale hematite rates 5.5 to 6.5. That makes it soft for a gemstone, better suited to pendants, earrings and rings for special occasions than to a daily ring. Keep it away from perfume, cleaning products, steam and ultrasonic cleaners, and polish it with a dry, soft cloth after wear.

Whoever you buy hematite 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 hematite 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): Natural hematite is usually untreated (beware magnetic "hematine", a man-made imitation). 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.