Natural Quartz (Muh-e-Najaf) 5.20ct Black, Oval, Iran

This Muh-e-Najaf, A Closer Look at 5.20 Carats

Set this natural quartz 5.20ct black down on a white surface and look at the edge. That semi-transparent rim, where the black body lets just enough light through, is the hallmark of genuine Iranian Muh-e-Najaf. We’ve handled hundreds of Dur-e-Najaf pieces through our Lahore sourcing channel, and this natural quartz 5.20ct black sits cleanly in the quality bracket that Pakistani ring buyers specifically look for. Not too light in tone. Not opaque like cheap substitutes. The oval cut is hand-finished, symmetrical, and sized for a standard men’s ring bezel. No treatments applied. What you see is what grew in the ground.

Asli stone. Nothing added.

See the complete range at our Dur-e-Najaf stone category page.

Color, Cut, and the Inclusion Pattern Nobody Mentions

What makes this different? The inclusion pattern inside this natural quartz 5.20ct black is entirely natural, thin mineral threads running through the body at irregular angles (something Pakistani buyers rarely ask about, but should). This is the proof of origin. Lab-grown quartz and dyed glass show uniform, clean interiors. Real Iranian Dur-e-Najaf doesn’t. Hardness sits at 7 on the Mohs scale, durable enough for daily ring wear without chipping. Mineral family: SiO2 quartz. The black color comes from iron and manganese inclusions locked in during crystal formation deep in the Najaf-region geology. Semi-transparent means the stone transmits diffused light. Worth noting.

Islamic Tradition and the Black Dur-e-Najaf

Pakistani buyers ask about this all the time: why specifically the black variety? In Shia Islamic tradition, Dur-e-Najaf carries a direct spiritual connection to Imam Ali (AS) and the sacred soil of Najaf, Iraq, though the stone itself is sourced from Iran’s adjacent geological belt. Wearing this stone in a silver ring on the right hand is considered a recommended act (mustahab) by many Islamic scholars. It helps the wearer maintain focus in prayer, according to traditional Islamic texts passed down through Pakistani religious families. 3 generations of customers in Islamabad and Peshawar’s Friday Market have come to us specifically for black Muh-e-Najaf, the demand hasn’t slowed once.

Real origin. Real meaning.

How to Tell Real from Fake, Buyer’s Guide

Real or fake? That’s the question every Pakistani buyer in Karachi’s Saddar market gets burned by at least once. Synthetic Dur-e-Najaf, usually dyed quartz glass or resin, is everywhere, and it’s priced to look like a deal. Here’s how we screen every piece: refractive index test (quartz: 1.544-1.553), loupe inspection for natural inclusion patterns, and UV fluorescence check (real quartz shows none). For buyers testing at home: the thermal test works, quartz stays cool against your cheek for a full 10-15 seconds; glass warms up in 3-4. A second method: look for air bubbles under magnification, glass has them, quartz doesn’t. This natural quartz 5.20ct black is fully verified through our certified gemstone authentication process. No shortcuts taken.

Frequently Asked Questions

how much is dur e najaf stone

Dur-e-Najaf stone price in Pakistan starts around PKR 600 for small, low-clarity pieces and goes up to PKR 10,000+ for premium Iranian origin stones above 5 carats. This 5.20ct piece is priced competitively, contact GK Jewelers on WhatsApp for the exact current rate. We don’t hide prices.

how to identify original dur e najaf stone

Three reliable home tests: press the stone to your cheek and count, real quartz stays cold for 10+ seconds, glass doesn’t. Hold it under a bright light and look for natural internal threads or wisps; fake stones look too clean or show round bubbles. Finally, try a steel needle on an inconspicuous edge, at Mohs 7, quartz won’t scratch easily. Buy dur e najaf stone pakistan from a source that provides lab documentation, like GK Jewelers.

how to wear dur e najaf ring

Wear Dur-e-Najaf in a silver ring on the little finger of the right hand, this follows the established Islamic Sunnah for ring-wearing. Many Pakistani scholars specifically recommend silver as the metal and the right hand as the wearing hand. Some astrological traditions suggest the ring finger for certain birth months, but the Islamic guidance is clear: right hand, silver, little finger.

What GK Jewelers Guarantees on This Stone

GK Jewelers Pakistan sources Iranian Dur-e-Najaf through direct supplier relationships, not Lahore’s Anarkali wholesale market middlemen. Every stone is physically inspected before listing. 7-day exchange policy applies to all natural stones. COD ships to 200+ cities including Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Quetta, and Peshawar. WhatsApp support is available daily for questions, custom requests, or ring setting consultations. We’ve turned down more stones than we’ve listed, that’s how the standard stays honest.

That’s the GK difference.

Order This Stone, It’s Simple

You can place an order right here on this page or WhatsApp us directly, find the number on our homepage. COD available nationwide. Want a custom ring crafted around this stone? Tell us the metal, size, and style. We’ll handle the rest. Order today, this weight and quality combination doesn’t sit in stock for long.