{"product_id":"hurrem-sultan-lab-created-ruby-ring-in-sterling-silver","title":"Hurrem Sultan — Lab-Created Ruby Ring in Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hurrem Sultan Ruby Ring by Zanvari 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 Zanvari, third generation jewelers since 1947.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentre stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lab-created red ruby — same chemical composition, hardness, and colour as natural ruby, grown in a controlled environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurrounds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moissanite accent stones for brilliant, permanent sparkle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 925 sterling silver with rhodium plating and gold-tone detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turkish Ottoman-inspired with hand-engraved artisan detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm · 17mm · 18mm · 19mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually handcrafted in Pakistan — allow 10–16 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime replating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free rhodium replating for life on every Zanvari piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe story behind the ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHurrem 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLab-created vs natural ruby\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore 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. Zanvari's lifetime replating guarantee covers the rhodium and gold plating for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the ruby in this ring real?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy lab-created rather than natural?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural 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, Zanvari's natural ruby collection is available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the accent stones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I get this ring engraved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Custom engraving is available for Rs. 2,000 additional. Engraved rings cannot be exchanged. Contact Zanvari on WhatsApp at 0342 8269771 to arrange before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take in Pakistan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach ring is handcrafted to order in 10–16 business days. Delivery across Pakistan takes 3–5 weeks via courier. 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