Ask most Pakistani families what a pearl is called and they will say moti. In Vedic and Unani tradition it is tied to the Moon, and people have long worn it for calm, though that is belief and not something we can promise. This one weighs 9.05 carats.

Weight is only part of how a pearl is valued. Lustre, surface and colour count for a lot, so ask us for photographs in daylight before you decide.

What is normal for moti

Bleaching and polishing are routine with pearls, and dyed colours should always be disclosed. Message us on WhatsApp with reference AG-000331 and we will tell you what we know about this exact pearl. If you would like it tested independently, that is entirely your choice.

Pearl is soft, 2.5 to 4.5 on the Mohs scale, and reacts to acids, perfume and sweat. Put it on after your perfume, wipe it with a soft cloth when you take it off, and store it separately. A pendant or earrings protect it better than a ring. Browse more in the pearl category.

Buying is simple: Cash on Delivery anywhere in Pakistan, a look at the stone before you pay, about 1–2 working days for Karachi and 2–4 elsewhere, and a 7-day return if you change your mind. Read our pearl guide before you choose.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural pearl, known in Urdu as Moti, with a weight of 9.05 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,630 — roughly Rs. 291 for each carat. Origin: Pakistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000331 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.

From six carats up a stone becomes the centre of attention. It wants a broader shank or a secure claw setting and suits an occasion ring, a signet or a centre pendant. Clean natural material of this size turns up far less often, and the per-carat rate reflects that.

On the Mohs scale pearl rates 2.5 to 4.5. 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 pearl 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 pearl 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): Pearls (moti) are commonly bleached and polished; dyed colours are disclosed. 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.