4.80 carats — 5.27 ratti — at Rs. 1,800, about Rs. 375 per carat. The reference is GS-MO-0009.

Why this one suits a man's silver ring

It is the darkest-reading stone of its size here. Black needles cover 61% of the face — the second-highest in the collection — and only 8% of the surface is open pale quartz. The result is a stone that reads as near-black with a silver sheen rather than as a clear crystal, which is exactly the look most men ask for.

Black and silver also sit naturally against silver metal. A pale stone can look washed out in a heavy mount; this one holds its own.

The needles

Fine schorl tourmaline, densely crossed, running at many angles across the face. At this density they form a mat rather than a scatter, which is why the stone reads as a tone rather than as a pattern from a distance — and then resolves into individual needles when you look closely. That shift is part of the appeal.

Setting advice

A bezel rather than claws. Quartz is 7 on the Mohs scale and hard enough for daily wear, but a heavily included stone has planes of weakness along its larger needles, and claws concentrate pressure at four points. A bezel spreads it and protects the edges.

Oxidised silver suits a dark stone better than a high polish.

Wearing it

At 4.80 carats this is a practical size for an everyday ring — enough to read on the hand, not so much that it catches.

Care

Warm soapy water and a soft brush are safe. No ultrasonic cleaner, and avoid sudden heat.

We have not had this stone tested, so its treatment is recorded as "not tested" rather than untreated, and we hold no documented origin for it. We can discuss a silver setting on +92 308 887 3888. The rest of the range is in the Moh-e-Najaf category.

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

This particular stone

This listing is one natural moh-e-najaf with a weight of 4.8 Carat. Its price is Rs. 1,800 — roughly Rs. 375 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-MO-0009 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.

Between two and six carats is the range most people choose for a gents' ring or a noticeable pendant. Here colour drives the price more than size does, which is why two stones of near-identical weight can be priced very differently.

On the Mohs scale moh-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 moh-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 moh-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): Moh-e-Najaf (included 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.