At 8.55 carats this is the largest stone on this page, and its colour is recorded as Pinkish red rather than the deeper red used on about two thirds of these listings. That distinction is worth taking seriously, because the gap between a pinkish red and a deep red ruby is most of what separates a modest price from a serious one.

The numbers, and why they are what they are

The price is Rs. 12,000, which is about Rs. 1,404 per carat and the lowest-but-one rate in this category. In ratti, 8.55 carats is 9.40 ratti. The reference is GS-000560. This listing previously named a famous mining region in its title. We removed it. Nothing in our records establishes where this stone came from, and that name on a stone priced at roughly Rs. 1,404 per carat would have told you something false about what you were buying.

What this stone actually is: a lot of natural ruby for the money, in a lighter, pinker tone, at a size that is hard to find in better colour at anywhere near this figure.

Ruby, yaqoot and hardness

Ruby is red corundum, yaqoot in Urdu, and sits at 9 on the Mohs scale. Even a large stone like this one will keep its polish through years of wear if it is set sensibly. Size does make it more exposed, so a setting that shields the edges matters more here than it would on a two carat stone.

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. At this weight and this rate, that sentence deserves your full attention rather than a glance. This stone has not been tested and there is no laboratory report for it. We are not telling you it is unheated and we are not offering you a document we do not hold. If you want independent testing before you commit, ask and we will arrange it.

Setting and care

8.55 carats is a statement piece: a heavy gents ring, a cuff, or a pendant where the weight hangs well. Warm water, mild soap, soft brush. Never ultrasonic or steam, which is especially important for a stone of unverified treatment at this size.

Buying this one

Cash on Delivery across Pakistan, so you can weigh and look at it before you pay. Returns within 7 days of delivery. Tracked, insured courier. WhatsApp +92 308 887 3888, reference GS-000560.

Questions people ask about this stone

Is this really the biggest ruby you have on this page? Yes, at 8.55 carats. Nothing else in these twenty is heavier.

Then why is it one of the cheapest? Because of what it is rather than how big it is. Its colour is recorded as Pinkish red, and at Rs. 1,404 per carat the market is telling you that the material is ordinary. Size and quality are priced separately in ruby, and here you are buying size.

It used to say it came from a famous region. What happened? We removed that. There is no origin record for this stone, and the region named carries a price premium that nothing here earns. We would rather lose the search traffic than keep a claim we cannot stand behind.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural ruby, known in Urdu as Yaqoot, with a weight of 8.55 Carat. Its price is Rs. 12,000 — roughly Rs. 1,404 for each carat. Origin: Pakistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000560 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.