At 8.10 carats this is the second largest stone in this category, and unlike most of the big ones here its colour is recorded as Red rather than pinkish red. Its shape is recorded as oval. For a ring that needs to be seen from across a table, that combination of size and the deeper colour record is the interesting part.

The numbers

The price is Rs. 14,250, which is about Rs. 1,759 per carat. In ratti, 8.10 carats is 8.90 ratti. Quote GS-000554 when you message us.

Worth knowing: some of the small stones on this page run above Rs. 14,250 a carat. This one is a fifth of that rate at four times the weight. Per-carat rate falls as you move down the quality ladder far faster than it rises with size, and a large stone at a low rate is telling you about the material, not about a bargain someone missed.

Ruby, yaqoot and hardness

Ruby is red corundum, the same mineral as sapphire, and yaqoot in Urdu. It is 9 on the Mohs scale. That is the practical case for ruby in a ring: of the coloured stones commonly set in Pakistan, only a handful resist everyday scratching as well. Impact is a different matter, and a large oval sitting high on a shank is exposed, so ask your setter for a seat that keeps it low.

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 there is no laboratory report for it. We will not claim it is unheated and we will not offer you a document that does not exist. Independent testing can be arranged before you commit if you would rather be sure.

Setting and care

8.10 carats is a heavy ring stone. A bezel is the safest answer at this size; if you want claws, ask for four substantial ones rather than four thin ones. Clean with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush. No ultrasonic, no steam.

Buying this one

Cash on Delivery across Pakistan, so you look at it and weigh it before paying. Returns within 7 days of delivery. Tracked, insured courier. WhatsApp +92 308 887 3888 with reference GS-000554.

Questions people ask about this stone

Is this photograph of the actual stone? Yes. Five pairs of listings in this category share a photograph between them and we say so on each of those pages. This is not one of them.

8.10 carats at Rs. 1,759 per carat sounds too good. What is the catch? No catch, but no bargain either. Large ruby of ordinary quality trades at low rates; the small stones on this page cost five times as much per carat because of their material, not because someone mispriced this one.

Will it work in an everyday ring? Yes, with the right setting. Ruby is 9 on the Mohs scale, so scratching is not the worry; a large stone sitting high on a shank is, so ask for a low seat and a bezel or four heavy claws.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural ruby, known in Urdu as Yaqoot, with a weight of 8.1 Carat. Its price is Rs. 14,250 — roughly Rs. 1,759 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000554 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.