Hurrem Sultan — Lab-Created Ruby Ring in Sterling Silver

Description

The Hurrem Sultan Ruby Ring by Nuraan is a lab-created pigeon-blood red ruby ring handcrafted in 925 sterling silver with rhodium plating and a touch of gold. Inspired by the legendary Ottoman Empress Hurrem Sultan, it features Turkish artistic detailing and moissanite accent stones surrounding the centre stone. Made to order in Pakistan by Nuraan, third generation jewelers since 1947.

Product details

• Centre stone: Lab-created red ruby — same chemical composition, hardness, and colour as natural ruby, grown in a controlled environment
• Surrounds: Moissanite accent stones for brilliant, permanent sparkle
• Metal: 925 sterling silver with rhodium plating and gold-tone detailing
• Design: Turkish Ottoman-inspired with hand-engraved artisan detailing
• Sizes: 16mm · 17mm · 18mm · 19mm
• Made to order: Individually handcrafted in Pakistan — allow 10–16 business days
• Lifetime replating: Free rhodium replating for life on every Nuraan piece

The story behind the ring

Hurrem Sultan — known in the West as Roxelana — was the most powerful woman in the Ottoman Empire and the wife of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Red was the colour of Ottoman power: the imperial standard, the crimson of court robes, and the rubies — yaqoot — that studded the Topkapı dagger and the sultans’ thrones. The Hurrem Sultan Ruby Ring draws from this tradition — a deep red ruby framed in Ottoman-inspired silver and gold detailing, designed for a woman who carries herself with the same quiet authority.

Lab-created vs natural ruby

A lab-created ruby is real corundum — the same mineral, crystal structure, and hardness (9 on the Mohs scale) as a natural ruby. The only difference is that it is grown in a laboratory rather than mined from the earth. Lab rubies are free of the silk, fractures, and glass-filling that affect most affordable natural rubies, giving a clean, evenly saturated red at a significantly lower price. For buyers in Pakistan who want the colour of a fine yaqoot without the uncertainty of natural stone quality, lab-created is the smart choice.

Care instructions

Store in an anti-tarnish pouch when not wearing. Avoid contact with perfume, lotion, and hairspray. Wipe gently with a soft microfibre cloth. Ruby is very hard and suits daily wear. Nuraan’s lifetime replating guarantee covers the rhodium and gold plating for life.

Frequently asked questions

Is the ruby in this ring real?

Yes — it is a real ruby, lab-created. Lab-created rubies have the same mineral composition (aluminium oxide with chromium) and the same red colour as natural rubies. They are not glass, not imitation, and not cubic zirconia. The distinction from natural ruby is only in origin, not in chemistry.

Why lab-created rather than natural?

Natural rubies of clean, even red are among the most expensive gemstones in the world. Most affordable natural rubies are heavily included or glass-filled to hide fractures. Lab-created rubies have a cleaner, more consistent appearance at a fraction of the price. If you prefer a natural yaqoot, Nuraan’s natural ruby collection is available separately.

What are the accent stones?

The stones surrounding the ruby are moissanite — a genuine gemstone scoring 9.25 on the Mohs scale, with more fire than diamond. Its sparkle is permanent and will never cloud or dull.

Can I get this ring engraved?

Yes. Custom engraving is available for Rs. 2,000 additional. Engraved rings cannot be exchanged. Contact Nuraan on WhatsApp at +923207906077 to arrange before ordering.

How long does delivery take in Pakistan?

Each ring is handcrafted to order in 10–16 business days. Delivery across Pakistan takes 3–5 weeks via courier. WhatsApp updates throughout the process.