Gem Journal
Learn the stone before you buy it
Straight answers on identifying, pricing, choosing and caring for natural gemstones — written for buyers in Pakistan, with the Urdu names you already know.
Wearing guide How to Wear Emerald (Zamurd): Finger, Metal, Day and Setting
Emerald, zamurd or panna, is traditionally worn on the little finger of the right hand, set in gold or silver, and put on for the first time…
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Wearing guide How to Wear Opal: Finger, Metal, Friday Custom and Daily Care
Opal is traditionally worn on the ring finger or middle finger of the right hand, set in silver or white metal, and put on for the first tim…
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Wearing guide How to Wear Cat's Eye (Lehsunia): Finger, Metal and Setting
Cat's eye, lehsunia in Urdu and Hindi, is traditionally worn on the middle finger or little finger of the right hand, set in silver or panch…
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Real or fake Real or Fake Peridot (Zabarjad): Asli ki Pehchan, Step by Step
Real peridot (zabarjad) has a soft, slightly oily lime to grass green, small disc-shaped inclusions called lily pads, and back facets that l…
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Wearing guide How to Wear Moh-e-Najaf: Hand, Finger, Silver and Setting
Moh-e-Najaf is usually worn in a silver ring on the right hand, most often on the ring finger or little finger, and many families put it on…
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Price guide Aquamarine (Beruj) Price in Pakistan: Per Carat, Per Ratti and Why
The price of aquamarine (beruj) in Pakistan is set first by the depth of its blue, then by clarity, size and cut. A small stone with a clear…
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Price guide Moss Agate (Shajri Aqeeq) Price in Pakistan: How It Is Priced
Moss agate (shajri aqeeq) is priced mainly by the picture inside it: how clear the background is, how crisp and attractive the moss or tree…
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Price guide 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…
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Tradition and wear Pearl (Moti) Benefits: Tradition, Who Wears It and How to Care for It
Few gems carry as much meaning in Pakistani homes as the moti. It turns up in a grandmother's earrings, in a bride's jewellery, and in the s…
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Price guide Moonstone Price in Pakistan: Sheen, Clarity and What You Pay For
Moonstone is one of the easier gems to afford in Pakistan, which is part of its appeal. It is also one where price and quality can drift apa…
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Buying guide Peridot Buying Guide: Choosing Zabarjad Online in Pakistan
Peridot is a friendly stone to buy. It comes in one colour family, it is rarely treated, and Pakistan's own mountains have produced some of…
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Price guide Tiger Eye Price in Pakistan: Why One Chashm-e-Babri Costs More
Tiger eye is one of the most affordable natural stones you can buy in Pakistan, and also one of the most widely available. Walk through any…
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Price guide Black Agate Price in Pakistan: What Changes the Cost of Kala Aqeeq
Black agate, known in Pakistan as kala or siyah aqeeq, is a stone many people buy for a first ring. It is affordable, tough and easy to matc…
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