Natural Quartz (Dur-e-Najaf) 18.75ct White, Oval, Iran

18.75 Carats of Real Dur-e-Najaf, What Makes This One Different

This natural quartz 18.75ct white, sourced directly from Iran’s Najaf region, is one of the heaviest single specimens we’ve stocked this season. That weight matters. At 18.75ct, you’re getting a stone large enough for a dominant ring setting, something Lahore’s Anarkali jewelers charge a premium to source separately.

Dur-e-Najaf (the local Urdu name for this quartz) carries deep significance in Islamic tradition. Log kehte hain it’s just a white stone, but anyone who’s held a genuine piece knows there’s a translucence to it that synthetic glass simply can’t replicate. We stock this Dur-e-Najaf stone with full origin documentation from Iran. No middlemen. Real origin.

What You’re Actually Getting, Grade and Quality Breakdown

Quartz sits at 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, harder than most people expect, and durable enough for daily ring wear (a detail most sellers skip). This natural quartz 18.75ct white specimen falls in the macro-crystalline quartz family, specifically the variety prized in Shia Islamic tradition for its connection to Karbala’s sacred soil.

The color here is a clean, milky white with semi-transparent clarity. Hold it under natural light and you’ll see a soft internal glow, not the flat opacity of a fake, and not the harsh brightness of glass. This specific semi-transparency is what separates Iranian Dur-e-Najaf from cheaper Pakistani quartz imitations. Frankly, the difference is obvious once you’ve seen both side by side.

Why Pakistani Muslims Wear Dur-e-Najaf, Tradition and Meaning

Imam Ali (AS) is reported to have worn a Dur-e-Najaf ring, and traditions within Islamic literature link this stone to protection, clarity of heart, and the barakah of Karbala. In Pakistan, it’s worn across Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad by those seeking both spiritual connection and a beautiful natural stone.

3 reasons buyers in Pakistan specifically request Iranian origin: the stone’s provenance from near the shrine of Imam Ali (AS), its deeper semi-transparency compared to other sources, and the cultural weight it carries at nikkah and religious occasions. It’s not superstition, it’s centuries of tradition. Seedha jawab: this stone has meaning beyond its mineral composition.

Real or Fake? How We Verify Every Dur-e-Najaf

Pakistani buyers get burned on this stone more than almost any other. Glass fakes are everywhere in Saddar market and online. Here’s how we verify before listing: every stone goes through refractive index testing (genuine quartz reads 1.544-1.553) and UV fluorescence check (real Dur-e-Najaf shows weak to none, while glass glows brightly).

This natural quartz 18.75ct white comes with documentation you can verify independently. We also recommend the temperature test at home, real quartz stays cool to the touch even after minutes in your palm (glass warms up fast). For full details on our process, see our gemstone authentication Pakistan page. No synthetics. Verified before it ships.

Frequently Asked Questions

dur e najaf stone price

Dur-e-Najaf stone price in Pakistan ranges from PKR 800 to PKR 8,000+ depending on weight, origin, and clarity. Iranian origin stones like this one command higher value than local alternatives. At GK Jewelers, this 18.75ct specimen is priced competitively, WhatsApp us for the current rate. Check our Dur-e-Najaf stone category for full pricing.

original dur e najaf stone

To identify an original Dur-e-Najaf at home: press it against your cheek, real quartz feels cold, glass does not. Shine a phone torch through it, genuine stone shows a soft internal diffusion, not a clear glass-like beam. Buy dur e najaf stone pakistan only from verified sellers who provide origin documentation. GK Jewelers includes this with every stone.

which finger to wear dur e najaf ring

In Islamic tradition, the Dur-e-Najaf ring is worn on the right hand’s ring finger or small finger. Many scholars specifically recommend the right-hand ring finger, following the Sunnah of wearing rings. Astrologically in the Pakistan market, it’s also associated with the Moon, some wearers prefer the small finger of the right hand on a Monday.

GK’s Stone Policy, What We Actually Guarantee

GK Jewelers Pakistan sources Dur-e-Najaf directly from Iranian suppliers, not through Karachi import brokers. Every stone is lab-checked before listing. We offer a 7-day exchange if the stone doesn’t match its description. COD is available to 200+ cities. WhatsApp support runs 7 days a week. That’s the GK difference.

If we’re being honest, most online gem sellers in Pakistan can’t tell you the refractive index of what they’re selling. We can. And we do, for every stone on this site.

How to Order This Stone Today

Ordering is straightforward. WhatsApp us the SKU (DUR-4) or place your order directly on GK Jewelers Pakistan. You get COD delivery across Pakistan, Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, and everywhere in between. Custom ring-setting requests? Send us a message and we’ll sort it. Order today. It ships fast.