Gemstones in Bahawalpur

For two centuries Bahawalpur was the capital of a princely state ruled by the Abbasi nawabs, and its palaces still give the city a sense of old grandeur, with the Cholistan desert stretching away to the south and east. Courtly jewellery set with rubies, emeralds and pearls was part of that world, as it was across the subcontinent, and fine stones still carry a feeling of heritage here. GemStore sends natural, individually photographed stones to Bahawalpur by insured, tracked courier with Cash on Delivery.

Matching or restoring a family piece

Bahawalpur families sometimes want to replace a lost stone in an old necklace or ring, or match one stone to its partner. Here is how we can help:

1. Send a clear photo on WhatsApp, taken in daylight, with the setting's size in millimetres if you can measure it.
2. Tell us the colour you want to match and your budget.
3. We look through current stock and send photographs and weights of stones that may suit.
4. You compare and choose. Each listing is one stone photographed as it is, so what you choose is what arrives.

Your family jeweller can then set the stone. If you would like us to discuss a custom silver ring setting instead, message us on WhatsApp.

The courtly stones

• Yaqoot (ruby): prized for its red, and traditionally the stone of the Sun.
• Zamurd (emerald): the green of Mughal-era jewellery, traditionally linked with Mercury.
• Moti (pearl): long used in necklaces and turban ornaments, and associated with the Moon.
• Neelam and pukhraj: the two most requested astrological stones in Punjab.
• Garnet and topaz: rich colour at a gentler budget, good for gifts.

Heritage pieces deserve honest descriptions. A "Burma ruby" or "Colombian emerald" without a laboratory report is a claim, not a fact, and we state origin only where it can be supported.

Devotional and everyday ring stones

Bahawalpur shares the shrine culture of southern Punjab, and many people wear an aqeeq, feroza or dur-e-najaf ring. These are also the most imitated stones: dyed chalcedony for aqeeq, reconstituted or dyed material for feroza, and glass for dur-e-najaf. We sell natural stones only, and each listing says whether a stone is treated or stabilised. The meanings of these stones are traditions and matters of faith, and we present them as such.

Astrological stones

If you have been advised to wear a particular stone, send the recommendation and your budget on WhatsApp. The gemstones by rashi guide explains the traditional stone for each moon sign. We cannot promise any astrological result; we can promise the stone is natural and correctly described.

What you can rely on

• Natural material, inspected by us, with known treatments disclosed.
• Individual photographs and pricing. The per-carat rate is the price divided by the carat weight.
• A certificate of authenticity on request, and independent lab testing arranged if you ask. See the authenticity page.

New to buying stones? The gemstone buying guide covers colour, clarity, weight and treatment in plain language, and the Urdu and English names page explains local terms.

Delivery to Bahawalpur

Choose a stone in the shop or message us. We dispatch from Lahore within 1-2 working days, and the insured, tracked courier delivers within about 7 working days anywhere in Bahawalpur, including Model Town and Satellite Town, and to Ahmedpur East, Hasilpur, Yazman, Bahawalnagar and Rahim Yar Khan. Shipping is a flat Rs. 500 per order.

• Cash on Delivery: open the parcel and inspect the stone before paying.
• 7-day returns: for a refund or an exchange if the stone is unused and in its original packaging. See the return policy and shipping policy.

Contact GemStore

WhatsApp or phone +92 308 887 3888, email cod@gemstore.pk, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm, or use our contact page. GemStore Pakistan: WhatsApp or call +92 308 887 3888, email cod@gemstore.pk.