Feroza Price in Pakistan: What You Are Paying For

Two pieces of feroza can look almost the same in a bazaar tray and still be priced far apart. The gap usually comes down to four things: how blue the stone is, how much matrix runs through it, whether it has been stabilised, and how hard and dense it is. Size and cut matter too, but less than most first-time buyers expect.

This guide explains each of those factors in plain terms, shows how per-carat and per-ratti quotes work in Pakistan, and gives you a short method for comparing two sellers fairly. The price table below is built from GemStore's own feroza listings, so you can see real numbers next to the explanation instead of a guess. If you are still deciding whether feroza is right for you, our feroza collection shows each stone with its own photo and weight.

Feroza prices from our own listings

The table below is generated from the feroza stones currently listed on GemStore and is refreshed every month. It shows the lowest, typical and highest price per stone, along with the same figures per carat and per ratti, so you can check any quote you receive elsewhere against something concrete.

Feroza · October 2026 edition · PKR, from GemStore listings. 1 ratti = 0.91 carat.

Weight	Weights	Stones	Per carat	Per ratti
6 – 10 carat	6.2 – 9.6 ct	2	Rs 380 – Rs 750	Rs 350 – Rs 700
Over 10 carat	12.6 – 15.0 ct	2	Rs 300 – Rs 300	Rs 270 – Rs 270

Read the table as a range, not a fixed rate. A stone near the top of the range is not automatically overpriced, and one near the bottom is not automatically a bargain. The sections below explain what pushes an individual stone up or down. For other stones, the monthly gemstone price guide uses the same method.

Per carat or per ratti: how feroza is quoted

Most Pakistani gem dealers quote feroza per ratti, while online listings and lab reports use carats. The standard gemstone ratti used in Pakistan is 0.91 carat, or about 0.182 grams. A jeweller's sunari ratti is smaller, about 0.1215 grams (roughly 0.61 carat), so a quote "per ratti" means very different money depending on which ratti the seller has in mind. Always ask.

Feroza is a light stone for its size. A cabochon that fills a man's ring can weigh more in carats than you would guess, and a thin slice can look big while weighing little. That is why the per-ratti rate on its own tells you only half the story. Ask for the weight, then use our carat to ratti converter to put two quotes on the same footing.

• A stone of 9.1 carats is 10 standard ratti.
• The same 9.1 carats would be called about 15 sunari ratti by some jewellers.
• If one seller says "10 ratti" and another says "15 ratti", they may be describing the same stone.

Colour sets most of the price

The most valued feroza is an even, medium sky blue with no green cast. In the trade this is the colour people mean when they say Irani or Nishapuri feroza, and buyers pay more for it. As the blue shifts towards green, the price usually falls. Pale, chalky blue stones sit lower still.

Look at the stone in daylight near a window rather than under a shop's white tube light, which flatters blue. A good stone keeps its colour in both. A stone that looks blue under bright light and greyish by the window will not hold its value well in your eyes once you wear it.

Evenness matters as much as hue. Blotchy colour, pale patches near the edge or a darker centre all bring the price down, even when the main colour is good.

Matrix: clean, webbed or patchy

Matrix is the host rock that shows as brown, black or golden lines through the blue. It changes price in two directions depending on how it looks.

• Clean stones with little or no matrix and strong colour are the classic choice for rings and usually sit at the upper end.
• Fine, even webbing, sold in Pakistan as shajri feroza, has its own following. A neat, spider-web pattern on good blue can be priced well, as with our 6.20 carat shajri Irani feroza.
• Blotchy or crumbly matrix, where patches of rock break up the surface, lowers the price and can weaken the stone.

There is no single right answer here. Some buyers want a clean blue; others prefer the webbed look. Pay for the pattern you like, but make sure the matrix is solid and well polished, not soft or pitted.

Natural, stabilised and imitation feroza

Turquoise is porous. Much of the feroza sold worldwide is stabilised, meaning it has been impregnated with resin so it can be cut and worn without soaking up oils and changing colour. Stabilisation is an accepted treatment as long as it is disclosed, but it should cost less than a comparable untreated stone.

The price ladder, from top to bottom, usually runs like this:

1. Natural, untreated, hard feroza with fine colour.
2. Natural feroza that has been waxed or lightly treated on the surface.
3. Stabilised feroza, cut from real turquoise and filled with resin.
4. Reconstituted feroza, made from turquoise powder bonded with resin.
5. Imitations such as dyed howlite, dyed magnesite or plastic, which are not feroza at all.

A seller who prices a stabilised stone as if it were untreated is the most common problem buyers meet. Our guide to real and fake feroza covers the warning signs, and reading feroza quality explains matrix and porosity in more detail.

Hardness and density

Good feroza is dense and takes a glassy-to-waxy polish. Softer, chalky material feels lighter in the hand, polishes poorly and is more likely to discolour with sweat, soap and perfume. Expect to pay more for the dense stone, and expect it to keep its colour longer.

You cannot test hardness yourself without risking damage, so look for clues: an even, bright lustre across the whole surface, crisp edges, and no dull or powdery spots.

Size and cut

Price per ratti tends to rise slowly with size, because large, even, clean pieces are harder to find than small ones. The rise is gentler than with sapphire or ruby, so a big feroza is often within reach.

Most feroza is cut as a cabochon. A well-shaped dome with a smooth outline and a flat, tidy base sets cleanly in a ring. Very thin stones, lopsided domes and rough backs are worth less and can be harder to set. Ask for a side photo if one is not shown, as it tells you how thick the stone really is.

How to compare two feroza quotes

Before deciding that one seller is cheaper, check that you are comparing like with like.

• Same ratti. Confirm whether the quote uses the 0.91-carat ratti or the jeweller's ratti.
• Same treatment status. A stabilised stone should not be compared with an untreated one.
• Same stone. Ask for a photo and video of the actual piece, not a sample from the same lot.
• Exact weight. Ask for the weight to two decimal places in carats.
• Setting cost shown separately. If a ring is included, ask what the stone costs on its own. Our feroza ring for men page explains how ring prices are built up.
• Return terms. A cheaper stone with no return option carries more risk.

Budget tiers, by filter

You can browse feroza and other stones by budget using the shop filters:

• under 5,000 rupees: smaller or paler stones, and stones with more matrix. A sensible start for a first ring or a gift.
• 5,000 to 20,000 rupees: the range where most everyday ring stones sit, with better colour and cleaner surfaces.
• 20,000 to 50,000 rupees: larger stones with strong, even blue, or fine shajri patterns.
• over 50,000 rupees: the best colour in larger sizes.

Not every tier will hold feroza at every moment, as stock changes. The table above shows where our current stones actually sit.

Why feroza can change colour, and what that means for value

Because turquoise is porous, an untreated stone can slowly absorb oils from skin, soap, cooking smoke and perfume. Over months or years, a sky-blue stone may drift towards green. Dense, good-quality feroza resists this far better than chalky material, which is one reason it costs more. Stabilised stones resist it too, which is the honest reason many buyers choose them.

When you compare an untreated stone with a stabilised one, think about how you will wear it. For a ring worn daily through wudu and washing, a stabilised stone at a lower price may serve you better than a soft untreated one. For an occasional ring or pendant, a fine untreated stone keeps its appeal and its value.

From loose stone to ring: what adds to the bill

The stone is only part of the cost of a finished feroza ring. Silver is the traditional metal and keeps the total modest; gold raises it considerably. A bezel setting protects the soft edges of the stone better than thin claws and is worth asking for. Setting charges depend on the metal and the work involved, so ask for them separately. Our planned pages on chandi rings with stones and the stone setting service explain the options.

Buying feroza from GemStore

Each feroza we list is photographed on its own and priced on its own, with its weight stated in carats. You can see, for example, our 12.60 carat feroza and 9.60 carat feroza. Known treatments are disclosed on the listing.

Cash on Delivery is available anywhere in Pakistan, and you may open the parcel and inspect the stone before paying the rider. Orders are dispatched in one to two working days and arrive in about seven working days by insured, tracked courier, with seven-day returns. A certificate is available on request, and independent lab testing can be arranged; see lab-certified feroza for what a report covers. If you would like help choosing, send us a message on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888.

Feroza also has a long place in Muslim tradition, and many families give it as a gift. Our page on feroza in Muslim tradition covers that side of the stone.

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The beliefs described here are traditions, shared for interest. They are not guaranteed outcomes, religious rulings or medical advice.