Natural Quartz (Dur-e-Najaf) 14.65ct White, Oval, Iran

14.65ct of Genuine Iranian Dur-e-Najaf, No Compromises

There’s a weight threshold where Dur-e-Najaf stops being a casual purchase and becomes a collector’s piece, and this natural quartz 14.65ct white oval crosses it. The semi-transparency here is exceptional for this weight: light enters the stone from the top facet and disperses internally rather than reflecting straight back, giving it that characteristic glowing depth that Pakistani scholars and collectors recognize as the genuine article. It came from Iran’s Najaf geological belt (not just labeled ‘Iranian’, we verified the origin documentation ourselves). No heat treatment, no resin filling, no surface coating, verifiable under UV light. Browse the complete Dur-e-Najaf stone range if you want to compare this piece against lighter options.

14.65 carats. That’s a statement piece. Rare at this clarity grade in genuine Iranian material.

Color, Structure, and the Glow That Separates Real from Replica

Quartz at 7 on the Mohs scale means this stone handles daily wear without complaint. For Pakistani buyers setting it in a ring, the most common use for Dur-e-Najaf, that hardness matters more than any other single number. It won’t scratch against keys in your pocket. It won’t chip on a doorframe. Steel files can’t mark it. That’s practical durability, not marketing language.

The mineral is silicon dioxide. The refractive index runs 1.544 to 1.553, which produces a soft diffused glow rather than the sharp sparkle of higher-RI stones. This natural quartz 14.65ct white piece shows a color that’s best described as warm cloud-white, slightly warmer than sterile lab-white, slightly cooler than cream. Under direct sunlight the semi-transparency opens fully and the stone almost seems lit from inside. Under fluorescent office lighting it reads clean white with a faint warm undertone. Under UV, it shows near-zero fluorescence (a detail most sellers skip, fake glass typically glows bright under UV, real quartz doesn’t).

3 things stand out about this stone’s visual profile: the even distribution of semi-transparency across the full oval, the absence of cloudy patches or dead zones, and the polish quality on the curved surface. All three checked before listing.

The Islamic Significance Pakistani Buyers Actually Ask About

What exactly are you getting here, beyond a gemstone? Dur-e-Najaf carries a documented place in Islamic tradition that goes beyond folklore. Named for Najaf al-Ashraf, the city of Imam Ali (AS) in Iraq, this stone is recommended by Shia scholars across Pakistan for wearing during salah. The spiritual tradition is specific: it connects the wearer to the barakah of the Ahlul Bayt, and scholars from Karachi to Lahore to the Hazara belt in Quetta consistently recommend it for men and women of faith.

It helps focus the mind during prayer. It helps maintain calm under stress. Families in Pakistan gift it at nikkah as a nazrana with genuine spiritual intent, not just as jewelry. Log kehte hain it guards against nazar. We’ve sold hundreds of these stones over the years and the feedback from buyers on the spiritual experience is consistent enough that we stopped being surprised by it.

Seedha jawab: if you’re buying this for Islamic ring-wearing tradition, this is the right stone at the right weight.

The Certificate Question, and Our Honest Answer

Real or fake? In the Pakistani Dur-e-Najaf market, this question has real money riding on it. We’ve seen glass pieces from Chinese wholesale suppliers being sold at Peshawar’s Friday Market and Lahore’s Anarkali for PKR 3,000 to PKR 8,000, presented as genuine Iranian quartz. Here’s how you check this specific stone, or any Dur-e-Najaf before you buy it.

Cold test: press the stone against your cheek for 20 seconds. Real quartz (and this natural quartz 14.65ct white specifically) stays noticeably cold. Glass reaches skin temperature within 10 seconds. UV test: shine a shortwave UV lamp on it, genuine quartz shows no fluorescence or a faint blue; glass glows bright white or green. Loupe test: under 10x magnification, look for natural growth patterns or faint internal veils, perfectly clean glass-like interiors with zero features are almost always synthetic.

GK Jewelers uses a refractometer, polariscope, and UV lamp on every stone. The gemstone authentication process is documented and available on request. No guessing. No vague claims.

Frequently Asked Questions

cost of dur e najaf stone

The cost of Dur-e-Najaf stone in Pakistan depends heavily on weight, origin, and clarity. For a genuine Iranian piece at 14.65ct like this one, prices range from PKR 18,000 to PKR 45,000 depending on semi-transparency grade. Dur e najaf stone price in pakistan for glass imitations can be as low as PKR 500, which tells you everything. For an accurate quote on this specific piece, message GK Jewelers on WhatsApp directly.

how to check dur e najaf is real

Three home tests work for Pakistani buyers without any equipment. The cold test: real quartz stays cold against your palm for 30+ seconds; glass warms up fast. The torch test: hold a strong flashlight behind the stone, real semi-transparent quartz shows internal depth and light movement; glass looks flat. The scratch test: try an inconspicuous edge with a steel file, real quartz resists at 7 Mohs. If you can scratch it easily, it’s glass. Always ask for a certificate from a Pakistani gemological lab.

which finger to wear dur e najaf ring

Pakistani Islamic scholars and the broader Shia tradition recommend wearing Dur-e-Najaf on the ring finger of the right hand. For men specifically, the index finger of the right hand is also cited in some narrations for wearing during salah. In the astrological tradition followed across Pakistan and Iran, the right hand ring finger is the standard recommendation. Set it in silver for full adherence to traditional practice.

Why GK Jewelers Handles This Differently

GK Jewelers Pakistan doesn’t source from Anarkali’s wholesale market. Direct supplier relationships in Iran and Pakistan mean the stone you receive is the stone we described, not a bait-and-switch. If we’re being honest, most Dur-e-Najaf sold online in Pakistan right now is glass. We know because we’ve tested them.

7-day exchange policy, no questions asked. COD across 200+ cities. WhatsApp support from a real gemologist, not a customer service script. Custom silver ring settings available before shipping. Worth it? At 14.65ct genuine Iranian quartz, absolutely yes.

Ordering from Pakistan, Here’s How

You can order this stone directly through the product page or reach us on WhatsApp for a faster response. COD is available from Karachi to Gilgit, Lahore to Muzaffarabad. Need it set in a silver ring before it ships? Tell us the ring size and your preferred style, we’ll sort it. You get a verified, documented, genuine Dur-e-Najaf at your door. That’s the whole process. Order today.