Natural Quartz (Muh-e-Najaf) 5.45ct Black, Oval, Iran

₨ 2,500

Stone: Natural Quartz (Muh-e-Najaf)
Weight: 5.45 carats
Color: Black
Shape: Oval
Origin: Iran
Transparency: Semi-Transparent
Condition: Natural, Untreated

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SKU: MUH-1 Category: Quartz (Muh e Najaf)

5.45ct Black Quartz, What You’re Actually Holding

Pick up this natural quartz 5.45ct black oval and the first thing you notice is the weight. Solid. Dense. It sits in your palm with that quiet authority that only Iranian Muh-e-Najaf carries. This is the stone Pakistani buyers call Dur-e-Najaf, the sacred quartz from Najaf’s riverbed, and at 5.45 carats, it’s a size you don’t see every week. Untreated. No coatings. No fillers. The semi-transparent body lets light pass through in a way that synthetic lookalikes simply can’t replicate.

We sourced this piece directly. Real origin.

Browse the full Dur-e-Najaf stone collection to compare weights and shapes before deciding.

The Physical Facts Most Sellers Skip

Here’s what gets left out of most listings: Muh-e-Najaf is a variety of quartz, mineral family SiO2, with a Mohs hardness of 7. That matters for ring and pendant durability. This specific natural quartz 5.45ct black sits in the semi-transparent range, meaning light enters but doesn’t pass cleanly through (and at 5.45ct, that’s actually the sweet spot for ring settings, too transparent looks glassy, too opaque looks dull). The black coloration in Iranian Dur-e-Najaf comes from natural mineral inclusions, not dye. Origin: Najaf region, Iran. No heat treatment, no oil filling, verifiable under UV light.

Hardness: 7 Mohs. Family: Quartz (SiO2). Color source: natural inclusions. Pure. Natural. Untreated.

Why People Wear Muh-e-Najaf in Pakistan

Honestly, no other stone carries this much religious weight in Pakistani households. Dur-e-Najaf is connected directly to Islamic tradition, it is said that Imam Ali (AS) wore a stone from the Najaf region, and wearing it is considered a Sunnah by many scholars. Log kehte hain that this stone brings barakah and protection, and that belief runs deep from Lahore’s Anarkali bazaar to Karachi’s Saddar market. 3 reasons Pakistani buyers specifically seek the black variety: it pairs with silver settings for men’s rings, the color is considered protective in Islamic tradition, and black Muh-e-Najaf from Iran holds its value better than lighter varieties. It helps ground the wearer, this is what generations of Pakistani families have observed and passed down.

Real stone. Real tradition.

Real or Fake? How We Verify This Stone

This is the question every buyer in Pakistan should ask. The market is flooded with dyed glass and synthetic resin sold as asli Dur-e-Najaf, and most buyers can’t tell the difference at the point of sale. We verify every stone with a refractometer (quartz reads 1.544-1.553), check for natural inclusions under 10x loupe, and confirm origin documentation from the Iranian supplier (a detail most sellers skip). For home testing: hold the stone under a UV lamp, real quartz shows no fluorescence, while glass often glows faintly. A second test: glass feels warmer in your hand faster; quartz stays cool longer. This natural quartz 5.45ct black comes with a certificate from our gemstone authentication Pakistan process. No guesswork.

Frequently Asked Questions

cost of dur e najaf stone

Dur-e-Najaf stone price in Pakistan ranges from PKR 800 to PKR 8,000+ depending on weight, origin, and clarity. This 5.45ct Iranian piece sits in the mid-to-premium range. For exact pricing and availability, contact GK Jewelers directly on WhatsApp, we give you a seedha jawab, no runaround.

how to identify original dur e najaf stone

Three tests work reliably. First, press the stone to your cheek, real quartz stays noticeably cool for longer than glass. Second, check under a 10x loupe for natural inclusions and growth patterns; fakes look too clean or show bubbles. Third, scratch the surface lightly with a steel needle, quartz at Mohs 7 won’t scratch easily, but glass will. Buy from a verified source like GK Jewelers to skip the risk entirely.

which finger to wear dur e najaf ring

In Islamic tradition, rings are worn on the right hand. For Dur-e-Najaf specifically, most scholars and Pakistani ring-wearing traditions recommend the little finger (pinky) of the right hand for men, following the Sunnah of Imam Ali (AS). Astrologically, some practitioners also recommend the ring finger for those born under specific lunar signs, consult a qualified Islamic scholar for personal guidance.

GK’s Stone Policy, What We Actually Stand Behind

GK Jewelers has sourced directly from Iranian and Pakistani suppliers for years, not through Karachi middlemen, not through wholesale brokers. Every stone we list is physically handled and checked before it goes online. We offer a 7-day exchange on all natural stones, no questions asked. COD is available to 200+ cities. WhatsApp support runs daily. That’s the GK difference.

No synthetics. No exceptions.

How to Order This Stone Today

You can order directly through this page or send us a WhatsApp message, the number is on our GK Jewelers Pakistan homepage. COD is available across Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, and every city in between. Want a custom silver ring setting with this stone? Ask us. We handle that too. Place your order today, stock at this weight moves fast.

We have a 15-day return policy, which means you have 15 days after receiving your item to request a return. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase. To start a return, you can contact us at info@gkjewelers.pk If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as for instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
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