This ruby weighs 0.95 carats and is listed at Rs. 21,380. Here are the questions people ask us about stones of this kind.

Why is the per-carat rate so much higher than a larger ruby?

The rate here is about Rs. 22,505 per carat. Rates in ruby differ widely with colour, clarity and treatment, and a smaller stone is not automatically the cheaper one per carat. Compare the figure, not just the price.

Is it heated?

Heat treatment is common in ruby, and the weakest material may be glass-filled, which we do not sell as natural ruby. Send us the reference GS-000535 and we will tell you what we know about this stone.

Is it tough enough for a daily ring?

It rates 9 on the Mohs scale, so scratching is unlikely. Choose a setting that covers the edges and take it off before heavy work. The stone is red.

See other sizes in the ruby collection, or learn the trade names in the gemstone names guide.

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 ruby guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural ruby, known in Urdu as Yaqoot, with a weight of 0.95 Carat. Its price is Rs. 21,380 — roughly Rs. 22,505 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000535 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.

Under two carats, a stone like this sits neatly in a slim ring, a stud or a delicate pendant and does not snag on sleeves. It is also where many first-time buyers begin when a stone is recommended for astrological reasons, because the total cost stays modest.

On the Mohs scale ruby rates 9. Few materials will scratch it, so it copes well with everyday ring wear. A soak in warm water with a drop of mild soap and a soft brush keeps it bright; skip the ultrasonic cleaner if inclusions reach the surface.

Whoever you buy ruby 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 ruby 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): Most ruby (yaqoot) is heated, and lower grades may be glass-filled; we do not sell glass-filled ruby as natural ruby. 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.