A men's silver ring is the obvious home for this one. It weighs 6.90 carats, its outline is recorded as oval, and its colour is recorded as Pinkish red rather than the deeper red of some stones on this page. On a wide silver shank that lighter tone reads well, because silver's own grey does not fight it the way yellow gold can.

The numbers

It is Rs. 11,250, which is about Rs. 1,630 per carat. In ratti, 6.90 carats is 7.58 ratti. Quote GS-000558 when you ask about it.

For a stone approaching seven carats that is a modest total, and the reason is the colour record: pinkish red material is far more common than deep red, and the market prices it accordingly. If you want presence on the hand for a reasonable figure, this is a sound way to get it. If deep red is the point for you, look at the stones here recorded simply as Red and expect to pay several times the per-carat rate.

Ruby, yaqoot and hardness

Ruby is red corundum and yaqoot in Urdu, at 9 on the Mohs scale. That is the practical argument for ruby in a man's everyday ring: it resists the scratches that would dull a softer stone within a year of real wear. It still does not like being struck against a door frame, so a setting that stands slightly proud of the edge is worth asking your setter for.

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 has no laboratory report. We are not going to say it is unheated, and we are not going to promise you paperwork that does not exist. Ask and we will arrange independent testing before you commit.

Setting and care

For a silver ring at this weight, tell your setter the finger size and ask for a seat deep enough that the stone does not sit high. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush. No ultrasonic, no steam. If you want a custom silver setting made, message us and we will talk you through what it costs.

Buying this one

Cash on Delivery across Pakistan, so you inspect it before paying. 7-day returns from delivery. Tracked, insured courier. WhatsApp +92 308 887 3888 with reference GS-000558 and have your finger size ready if you want it set.

Questions people ask about this stone

Will 6.90 carats look too big on a man's hand? Rarely. On a wide silver shank a stone of this size reads as proportionate; it is on a slim band that it starts to look perched. Tell us your finger size and we will say honestly how it will sit.

Why silver rather than gold? Both work. Silver's grey leaves the colour alone, while yellow gold pushes warmth into a lighter red. With a stone recorded as Pinkish red, silver is usually the safer choice.

Is Rs. 1,630 per carat too cheap to be natural? No. It is natural ruby of ordinary quality, which is what that rate buys. What we cannot tell you is its treatment history: it has not been tested and there is no laboratory report for it.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural ruby, known in Urdu as Yaqoot, with a weight of 6.9 Carat. Its price is Rs. 11,250 — roughly Rs. 1,630 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000558 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 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.