Gemstones in Multan

Multan, the City of Saints, has a deep tradition of devotional and protective ring stones. Aqeeq, feroza, dur-e-najaf and hadeed are worn across the city, alongside the astrological neelam, pukhraj and yaqoot. They are also the stones most often faked. GemStore sends natural, individually photographed stones to Multan and southern Punjab by insured courier, and you pay only after you have seen the stone.

Spotting dyed aqeeq and imitation feroza

Because aqeeq and feroza are bought in such numbers, the market is full of dyed chalcedony, reconstituted turquoise and plain glass. A few signs to look for:

Some feroza on the market is stabilised, which is a common and accepted treatment when it is disclosed. Our listings state it. The real vs fake gemstones guide has more checks, and a lab can confirm what home tests can only suggest.

Devotional and traditional stones we stock

Depending on current stock, we carry natural aqeeq (including Yemeni, Sulemani and Shajri types), dur-e-najaf, feroza and moti, each priced individually by weight and grade. Customers buying for a shrine visit or as gifts often want matching pairs. Message us on WhatsApp with the colour and size you want and we will send photographs of suitable stones from stock. The significance of these stones is a matter of tradition and faith, and we describe them that way.

The precious stones

Multan's traders and landowning families have long bought the classic astrological stones as well:

• Neelam (blue sapphire), traditionally Saturn's stone.
• Pukhraj (yellow sapphire), Jupiter's stone in Vedic tradition.
• Yaqoot (ruby), the Sun stone.
• Zamurd (emerald), associated with Mercury.
• Opal, popular for gifts and lighter jewellery.

Local choice of these stones is often limited, and written treatment details are uncommon. Each GemStore listing is one natural stone, photographed as it is, with known treatments disclosed. A certificate of authenticity is available on request and independent lab testing can be arranged. See our authenticity page, the rashi guide for traditional pairings, and the Urdu and English names page.

Before you pay anyone

1. Look at the stone in daylight, outside the shop if you can.
2. Ask whether it is dyed, stabilised or otherwise treated, and get the answer in writing.
3. Get the carat weight and work out the per-carat rate.
4. Be wary of a bright, perfect stone at a bargain price.

Delivery to Multan and southern Punjab

We dispatch from Lahore within 1-2 working days. The insured, tracked courier delivers within about 7 working days to any address in Multan, from Cantt and Gulgasht to Bosan Road and the old city, and to nearby towns such as Khanewal, Muzaffargarh and Dera Ghazi 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 exchange, if the stone is unused and in its original packaging. See the return policy and shipping policy.
• Ring setting: a custom silver ring setting can be discussed on WhatsApp.

Contact GemStore

WhatsApp or phone +92 308 887 3888, email cod@gemstore.pk, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm. GemStore Pakistan: WhatsApp or call +92 308 887 3888, email cod@gemstore.pk. Browse the shop or message us.