Natural Quartz (Dur-e-Najaf) 13.70ct White, Oval, Iran

13.70ct, This Is the Weight Serious Buyers Come For

Hold this natural quartz 13.70ct white oval under a daylight lamp and you’ll see exactly why Dur-e-Najaf commands the respect it does among Pakistani collectors and scholars. The semi-transparent body catches light from the inside, not a surface reflection, but a slow internal luminescence that glass simply cannot fake (and at 13.70ct, that’s not common in genuine Iranian material). This piece comes directly from Iran’s Najaf geological corridor. No heat treatment. No resin filling. No tricks. You can see the full range of available pieces in our Dur-e-Najaf stone collection.

13.70 carats is a serious weight. Most buyers asking about this size are setting it as a centrepiece, a pendant, a large ring stone, or a display piece with spiritual significance. It delivers on all three.

The Semi-Transparency Profile: What It Means in Practice

Quartz registers 7 on the Mohs scale. For a Pakistani buyer, that means it survives daily ring wear, resists scratching from most household surfaces, and holds its polish for years without professional maintenance. The mineral here is silicon dioxide, structurally stable, chemically inert, and one of the most well-documented gemstones in Islamic and Pakistani lapidary tradition.

This natural quartz 13.70ct white stone shows a refractive index between 1.544 and 1.553. What that number means physically: the glow is soft and diffused, not sharp and glittery. Under fluorescent lighting it reads as a warm milky white. Under natural sunlight, the semi-transparency opens up and you see depth, layers of light moving through the stone rather than bouncing off the surface. That layered quality is what distinguishes genuine Iranian Dur-e-Najaf from Chinese glass copies flooding Lahore’s Anarkali market right now.

No inclusions visible to the naked eye. Clean internal structure. We checked it under 10x loupe before listing, something Pakistani buyers rarely ask about, but should.

Dur-e-Najaf in Pakistani Islamic Tradition

What makes this stone different from every other white quartz on the market? The answer is spiritual, not geological. Dur-e-Najaf is named for Najaf al-Ashraf in Iraq, the city of Imam Ali (AS), and its connection to the Ahlul Bayt makes it one of the most requested stones among Shia Muslims across Pakistan, from Karachi’s Lyari to Lahore’s old city to the Hazara community in Quetta.

Islamic scholars cite narrations recommending the wearing of Dur-e-Najaf during salah, particularly on the right hand. It helps strengthen the spiritual connection during prayer. It helps the wearer maintain focus and calm. Families gift it at nikkah ceremonies as a nazrana, a spiritually meaningful token rather than a purely decorative one. Log kehte hain it keeps nazar away. We’ve heard this from buyers across every major Pakistani city, consistently, for years.

Asli stone, asli niyyat. That’s how Pakistani buyers approach this one.

Authenticity: What Most Sellers Won’t Tell You

Worth the price? Only if it’s real. The Pakistani market for Dur-e-Najaf has a serious fake problem, glass pieces from Chinese manufacturers are being sold as Iranian quartz at markets in Saddar, Karachi and Peshawar’s Friday Market. Here’s how to verify before you buy.

Temperature test: hold the stone for 45 seconds. Real quartz stays noticeably cool, glass warms to body temperature fast. Scratch test: try to scratch the stone with a steel file, real quartz at 7 Mohs won’t scratch easily; glass at 5.5 Mohs will. UV test: under a shortwave UV lamp, genuine natural quartz 13.70ct white shows minimal to no fluorescence, synthetic glass often glows bright white or yellow-green.

Every stone we list goes through certified gemstone authentication using a refractometer and polariscope. The results are on file. No synthetics. Real origin.

Frequently Asked Questions

dur e najaf stone price

Dur-e-Najaf stone price varies by weight and quality. For a genuine Iranian piece at 13.70ct, expect to pay between PKR 15,000 and PKR 35,000 depending on clarity and semi-transparency grade. Cheap versions under PKR 2,000 total are glass. Dur e najaf stone price in pakistan at GK Jewelers reflects actual origin and lab verification, message us on WhatsApp for the current rate on this specific piece.

how to check dur e najaf is real

Three home tests work well. First, the cold test: real quartz stays cool against your palm for much longer than glass does. Second, check under a strong torch for internal movement of light, genuine semi-transparent quartz has depth; glass looks flat and uniform. Third, try a scratch test on an inconspicuous edge with a steel file, real quartz at 7 Mohs resists; glass scratches easily. When in doubt, ask for a lab certificate.

which finger to wear dur e najaf ring

Islamic tradition and Pakistani scholars consistently recommend wearing Dur-e-Najaf on the ring finger of the right hand. Some scholars specify the index finger for men during salah. In astrological tradition followed across Pakistan, the right hand ring finger is associated with spiritual protection and is the standard recommendation for this stone. Wear it in silver for maximum traditional adherence.

Our Promise on This Stone

GK Jewelers sources directly from verified Iranian and regional suppliers, not from Anarkali’s wholesale row. Every stone is tested. Every claim is backed by documentation you can ask for.

7-day exchange policy. COD to 200+ Pakistani cities. WhatsApp support from an actual gemologist. Custom ring settings available on request. Frankly, if you’ve been burned by fake Dur-e-Najaf before, this is where you come to fix that. Pure. Natural. Untreated.

Get This Stone, Order Today

You can place an order directly on this page or send a WhatsApp message for a quick response. COD is available from Islamabad to Hyderabad to Muzaffarabad. If you need this stone set in a silver ring before delivery, we can arrange that, just mention it when you order. You pick the design. We handle the rest. Order now.