Pakistani buyers do not ask for "clear quartz"; they ask for Dur-e-Najaf, and the name is understood from the bazaar to the mosque courtyard. It points to the city of Najaf, and in tradition the stone is valued as a plain, bright white gem, often set in silver and worn by believers. We offer that purely as custom and belief.

This piece is clear quartz of 9.35 carats. It is not coloured, it is transparent, and hardness is 7 on the Mohs scale. Dur-e-Najaf is usually left as it comes from the ground, but we are always happy to tell you what we know about this exact stone if you message us on WhatsApp. Independent lab testing is available on request.

The price is Rs. 2,850, about Rs. 305 per carat, a higher rate per carat than larger clear stones, as is usual when the weight is small. The reference to quote is GS-000207. Others are in the Dur-e-Najaf collection.

Order with Cash on Delivery anywhere in Pakistan: open the parcel, check the stone, then pay. If it is not right for you, you have 7 days to return it. Before you choose, read our dur e najaf guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural dur-e-najaf with a weight of 9.35 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,850 — roughly Rs. 305 for each carat. Origin: Pakistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000207 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 dur-e-najaf rates 7. It handles daily wear, but a hard knock can still nick an exposed corner, so a protective setting is a sensible choice. Clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and keep it away from abrasive cleaners and high heat.

Whoever you buy dur-e-najaf 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 dur-e-najaf for those three points before it is listed, a certificate is available on request, 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. Certificate available on request. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Dur-e-Najaf (clear quartz) is usually untreated. 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.