Hadeed is the Urdu name for hematite, the dark iron-oxide mineral that has been polished and worn in Pakistan and across the region for a long time. Some buyers wear it as a plain ornamental stone, while others follow family customs about it. We simply list it, and leave the belief to you.

This piece weighs 16.65 carats and costs Rs. 2,250, about Rs. 135 per carat. It is a natural hematite from our hematite collection, and on the Mohs scale it measures 5.5 to 6.5. That means a ring needs a protective bezel, while a pendant is the easier life for it.

Because the trade also sells a magnetic imitation named hematine, it is wise to ask about the individual piece. Contact us on WhatsApp (+92 308 887 3888) with the code GS-HE-0008 and we will pass on what we know. Independent lab testing can be arranged on request.

When the stone arrives, hold it in good light and check that the polish is smooth, then wipe it clean with a soft cloth after each wearing.

Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, so you inspect the stone before paying, and returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery. Before you choose, read our hematite guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural hematite with a weight of 16.65 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,250 — roughly Rs. 135 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-HE-0008 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.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

On the Mohs scale hematite rates 5.5 to 6.5. That makes it soft for a gemstone, better suited to pendants, earrings and rings for special occasions than to a daily ring. Keep it away from perfume, cleaning products, steam and ultrasonic cleaners, and polish it with a dry, soft cloth after wear.

Whoever you buy hematite 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 hematite 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): Natural hematite is usually untreated (beware magnetic "hematine", a man-made imitation). 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.