Most people expect a quartz to be the dullest thing in a gem box, and then they see what rutilated quartz does: thin needles of another mineral suspended inside clear crystal, giving a stone that has more to look at than its modest price suggests. This 9.55 carat moh-e-najaf, reference GS-MO-0013, costs Rs. 3,600, or about Rs. 377 per carat.

At nearly ten carats it is the largest of the moh-e-najaf stones in this batch, which means the inclusions have room to show themselves. It reads clearly across the hand, yet quartz is light for its size, so it will not drag on a finger the way a denser gem of the same carat weight might.

The Mohs rating is 7. That makes it a reasonable ring stone, and a comfortable pendant stone too, where it faces even less contact. Quartz of this kind is usually sold as found; ask us on WhatsApp for what we know about this particular piece, and we can arrange an independent lab test if you need one.

To compare needle patterns across weights, look through the moh-e-najaf range.

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 moh e najaf guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural moh-e-najaf with a weight of 9.55 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,600 — roughly Rs. 377 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-MO-0013 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 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.