Yaqoot is simply the Urdu name for ruby, and this is a 5.35 carat natural one with its colour recorded as Red. It is among the larger faceted stones on this page. Its title previously named a mining country; we have removed that, because no record we hold establishes it.

The numbers

The price is Rs. 37,500, which comes to about Rs. 7,009 per carat. In ratti, 5.35 carats is 5.88 ratti. The reference is GS-000561. Note that the per-carat rate here is lower than on several smaller stones in this category, which is normal: weight alone does not set the rate, and a bigger stone of the same quality does not automatically cost more per carat in this part of the market.

A photograph shared with another listing

Be aware of this before ordering. The image on this page is the same photograph that appears on another ruby listing in this category, recorded at a different weight. The facet layout and the internal marks line up exactly, so one of the two listings is not showing its own stone. We are telling you rather than hiding it. Ask us before you buy and we will take a fresh photograph of the stone that carries this reference, with a scale in frame.

Ruby, and how hard it is

Ruby is red corundum, and at 9 on the Mohs scale it is harder than topaz, quartz or any agate, and beaten only by diamond. That makes it a genuinely practical choice for a ring you wear every day. Hardness is about scratching, though, not toughness: an inclusion-heavy stone can still crack under a hard enough blow, whatever its Mohs number.

Treatment, and what we have not done

Most ruby (yaqoot) is heated, and lower grades may be glass-filled; we do not sell glass-filled ruby as natural ruby. This stone has not been tested and carries no laboratory report. We will not call it unheated when nobody has checked, and we will not promise paperwork that does not exist. Independent testing can be arranged before purchase if you want certainty at this price.

Setting and care

5.35 carats makes a substantial gents ring or a confident pendant. A protective setting around the edge is worth the extra work. Clean with warm water, a little mild soap and a soft brush; skip ultrasonic and steam.

Buying this one

Cash on Delivery across Pakistan. Open the parcel, look at the stone, then pay. Returns within 7 days of delivery. Tracked, insured courier. WhatsApp +92 308 887 3888 with reference GS-000561.

Questions people ask about this stone

Is yaqoot the same thing as ruby? Yes. Yaqoot is the Urdu name; ruby is red corundum either way. Some sellers price the two words differently, which is worth knowing when you compare quotes.

Why is the per-carat rate lower here than on smaller stones in this category? Because rate follows material, not weight. At Rs. 7,009 per carat this is a large stone at a middling rate, while some of the small ones here sit above Rs. 8,000.

What do I do about the shared photograph? Message us with GS-000561 before ordering and we will take a new picture of the stone that carries that reference, with a scale in frame, so you can see what you are actually buying.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural ruby, known in Urdu as Yaqoot, with a weight of 5.35 Carat. Its price is Rs. 37,500 — roughly Rs. 7,009 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000561 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 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.