Natural Quartz (Dur-e-Najaf) 19.50ct White, Oval, Iran

19.50 Carats, The Largest Dur-e-Najaf in This Batch

This natural quartz 19.50ct white is the heaviest specimen in this listing group, and that distinction is worth stating plainly. Sourced from Iran with verified origin documentation, this oval Dur-e-Najaf offers a stone face large enough for a statement ring setting, the kind Lahore’s Anarkali craftsmen build custom bezels for. Rarely available at this weight.

Dur-e-Najaf (the local name for this sacred quartz variety) isn’t just a religious stone, it’s a collector’s stone when it hits the 19ct+ range. This natural quartz 19.50ct white has the semi-transparent body color that Iranian specimens are known for, distinct from the flat-white opacity of glass fakes flooding Karachi’s Saddar market. See the full Dur-e-Najaf stone range to understand how rare this size is.

Hardness, Mineral Family, and What Sets This Specimen Apart

Quartz registers 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, harder than glass (5.5), harder than most imitation materials used to fake this stone, and hard enough for lifetime ring wear without scratching. This natural quartz 19.50ct white is macro-crystalline quartz, the variety historically associated with Najaf’s sacred geography in Islamic tradition.

What makes this specific stone stand out against a typical Dur-e-Najaf specimen? The semi-transparency here is even and consistent throughout the body (something Pakistani buyers rarely ask about, but should). Many stones at this weight show uneven opacity, cloudy in one zone, clearer in another. This one doesn’t. The white color reads as a cool, clean milk-white under both natural sunlight and fluorescent lighting, no yellowing, no grey cast. If we’re being honest, this is the kind of specimen we’d keep for our own collection.

Spiritual Significance and Why This Stone Is Worn in Pakistan

Islamic narrations, particularly within Shia tradition, describe the Dur-e-Najaf as a stone blessed by proximity to the soil of Karbala and the shrine of Imam Ali (AS). Wearing it in a ring is considered an act of tawassul, of seeking nearness through a blessed medium. In Pakistan, this practice spans Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar’s Friday Market, where buyers specifically ask for Iranian-origin stones over local alternatives.

The benefits of dur e najaf stone go beyond the spiritual: it’s a durable natural mineral, beautiful in white metal settings, and carries the kind of cultural weight that makes it a meaningful nazrana gift at nikkah or Eid. Asli stone, real origin, that’s what people come to GK for. No heat treatment. No oil filling. Verifiable under UV light.

Real vs. Fake, Separating Iranian Dur-e-Najaf from Glass Imitations

Real or fake? This is the question every Pakistani buyer should ask before purchasing Dur-e-Najaf anywhere. Glass fakes dominate the low-price market, they’re oval, white, polished, and look identical to genuine quartz in a photograph. Here’s the physical difference: this natural quartz 19.50ct white stays cool against skin for minutes (glass reaches body temperature in under 30 seconds), shows no UV fluorescence (glass often glows blue-white under UV), and has a refractive index of 1.544-1.553 (measurable with a basic refractometer).

GK Jewelers tests every stone against these three parameters before listing. See our detailed verification process on the gemstone authentication Pakistan page. We also recommend checking our gemstone buying guide Pakistan if you’re new to purchasing natural stones. Real stone. Real tests. No exceptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

dur e najaf stone price in pakistan

Dur e najaf stone price in pakistan ranges from PKR 500 for small, unverified pieces to PKR 12,000+ for large, Iranian-origin specimens with documented provenance. This 19.50ct stone sits at the premium end of that range, weight, origin, and clarity all factor in. For the current price on this specific stone, WhatsApp GK Jewelers or visit our Dur-e-Najaf stone page directly.

real vs fake dur e najaf stone

Three tests separate real from fake: the cold-touch test (real quartz stays cold, glass warms fast), the UV light test (real quartz shows no fluorescence, glass often glows), and the inclusion check (real quartz has natural micro-inclusions visible under magnification, perfect clarity means fake). At home, the cold-touch test is the fastest and most reliable. Always ask the seller for a refractive index reading, no legitimate seller will refuse.

which finger to wear dur e najaf ring

The Islamic recommendation is the right hand, ring finger or small finger. Shia Islamic tradition specifically recommends the right-hand ring finger, following narrations about Imam Ali (AS). In Pakistan’s broader market, many buyers also follow the lunar astrological tradition and wear it on the right-hand small finger on Mondays. Either is accepted, the right hand is the consistent guidance across both traditions.

Our Promise on This Stone, The GK Difference

GK Jewelers Pakistan sources Iranian Dur-e-Najaf through direct supplier relationships, not aggregated import lots where origin gets mixed. This stone has individual documentation. The 7-day exchange policy covers any description mismatch. COD ships to 200+ cities: Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, and beyond. WhatsApp support is available every day.

Frankly, a 19.50ct Iranian Dur-e-Najaf with verified provenance at COD pricing is not something you’ll find at every gem shop. That’s the point. We’ve built this sourcing specifically so Pakistani buyers don’t have to guess.

Order and Delivery, Get This Stone Shipped Today

You can place your order directly on this page or WhatsApp us the SKU (DUR-6) for immediate confirmation. COD available, you pay on delivery, no advance required. Custom ring-setting requests are welcome; just mention your preferred metal and style when you order. This size moves quickly. Order today and it ships within 24 hours.