Labradorite Price in Pakistan: What You Pay for the Flash

Labradorite is priced on its flash. The grey feldspar itself is plentiful and inexpensive; what you pay extra for is a sheet of blue, green, gold or purple light that switches on as the stone turns. A stone whose flash is bright, covers the whole face and shows several colours costs a good deal more than one with a dull blue patch in a corner, even if the second stone is larger.

That makes labradorite different from most stones sold in Pakistan, where weight and the ratti count tend to lead the conversation. This guide explains what moves labradorite prices, why per-carat figures matter less than for sapphire or ruby, how to compare quotes from different sellers, and which budget bands make sense. GemStore's own labradorite prices are in the table below, refreshed monthly from our listings.

GemStore labradorite prices

The table below comes from the labradorite we list. Each stone is photographed and priced on its own, so the table shows the lowest, typical and highest price per stone, and the same spread per carat and per ratti.

Labradorite · October 2026 edition · PKR, from GemStore listings. 1 ratti = 0.91 carat.

Weight	Weights	Stones	Per carat	Per ratti
All Labradorite in stock	9.8 – 32.4 ct	18	Rs 160 – Rs 240	Rs 150 – Rs 220

Labradorite is sold in large sizes, so per-stone figures are often more useful than per-carat ones. A 20-carat cabochon is a normal ring or pendant stone, not a rarity. The monthly gemstone price guide shows how labradorite compares with moonstone, opal and other stones that show a play of light.

What sets the price of labradorite

Our labradorite buying guide explains how to read the flash itself. Here we look at what each feature does to the price.

Flash colour

Blue is the most common flash and sits at the lower end of the price range. Green and gold flashes are less common and cost more. Orange, copper, pink and purple are rarer again. A stone that shows a full spectrum of colours across its face is at the top of the scale. Very fine full-spectrum material from Finland has been sold under the trade name spectrolite, and it carries a premium.

Coverage

How much of the face lights up. A stone with flash across most of its surface is worth several times one with a small patch, because most of the rough is cut away to reach a clean, full-face flash.

Intensity

A flash that shows clearly under ordinary room light is worth far more than one that needs a spotlight or direct sun. Ask for a video under normal indoor light, because labradorite photographed under a strong lamp almost always looks better than it will on your hand.

Orientation

The flash appears only from certain angles. A well-cut stone shows it when you look straight down at the face, which is how you see a ring. A poorly oriented stone flashes only when tilted sharply, so most of the time it looks plain grey. That fault alone can halve the value of a stone.

Body colour and clarity

Most labradorite has a dark grey body with natural lines and needle-like inclusions, and that is expected. A darker body makes the flash look stronger. Rarer transparent or near-colourless labradorite with a blue sheen, sometimes sold as rainbow moonstone, is a different look and is priced on its own terms. Visible cracks running across a ring stone reduce the price and the stone's strength.

Cut and shape

Most labradorite is cut as cabochons, with some faceted and carved pieces. A smooth, well-polished dome with a sensible thickness is what you want. A thin, flat stone is fragile, and a very thick back adds weight without adding any flash. Calibrated ovals for standard ring mounts cost slightly more per carat than freeform pieces.

Size

Size matters less for labradorite than for most stones. Large rough is common, so price per carat rises slowly with weight. A big stone with weak flash will usually cost less than a smaller stone with strong, full-face colour.

Per carat and per ratti

Labradorite is sometimes quoted per ratti in Pakistani markets, usually by sellers who quote every stone the same way. It helps to know the units.

• 1 carat is 0.2 grams.
• The gemstone ratti used in Pakistan is 0.91 carat, about 0.182 grams.
• The jeweller's sunari ratti is about 0.1215 grams, roughly 0.61 carat.

Because labradorite is light and sold in large pieces, a per-ratti figure can look tiny while the total is not. Always multiply out to a total price for the stone and compare totals, then judge the flash. Our carat to ratti converter turns ratti quotes into carats. For labradorite, the millimetre size is often more useful than the weight, since it tells you how big the stone will look on your hand.

How to compare labradorite quotes

1. Video in room light. Turning the stone slowly. This matters more than any other step.
2. Face-up flash. Ask whether the stone shows colour when viewed straight on.
3. Coverage and colours. How much of the face lights up, and in which colours.
4. Solid stone? Ask in writing that it is natural, solid labradorite, not a doublet or coated glass.
5. Size in millimetres and carats. Then compare total prices, not per-ratti rates.
6. Cracks. Ask for a close photo of the surface in plain light, where cracks are easier to see.
7. Returns and inspection before paying. Labradorite is a stone you need to see moving in your own hand.

Imitations that should not cost labradorite prices

• Coated quartz or glass: shows an oily rainbow over the whole surface from every angle. Real labradorite switches on and off as it turns.
• Doublets: a thin slice glued to a backing. Look for a join line on the side.
• Dyed or backed stones: occasionally a dark backing is used to strengthen a weak flash. Ask whether the back is natural.

Our guide to real and fake gemstones covers simple checks you can do at home.

Why labradorite prices differ between sellers

Labradorite is often sold by the piece or by the kilo in rough form, and the same word covers everything from tumbled pebbles to fine cabochons. A low quote from one seller and a high quote from another are frequently for very different stones: one with a faint blue gleam, the other with full-face gold and green flash. Coated glass and quartz also turn up under the same name.

Photography widens the gap. A stone shot under a single strong lamp, tilted to its best angle, can look like top-grade material in a still photo and turn plain grey on your hand. That is why we place so much weight on a video in normal room light.

Reduce every offer to the same facts: solid natural labradorite, face-up flash seen in a video, flash colours and coverage, size in millimetres, and the total price. Once those match, quotes tend to fall into a much narrower band, and the table above shows where GemStore's own stones sit.

Budget tiers by filter

• Under 5,000 rupees: plenty of choice. Blue-flash cabochons in ring and pendant sizes sit here, and a careful buyer can find good coverage at this level.
• 5,000 to 20,000 rupees: stronger flash, multiple colours, better orientation and larger calibrated stones.
• 20,000 to 50,000 rupees: full-face multicolour stones and rarer gold, orange or purple flash.
• Over 50,000 rupees: exceptional full-spectrum material. Rare in the Pakistani market.

Two of our stones show how size and flash interact: the 12.25 carat African labradorite and the 17.85 carat labradorite. Watch how each flash looks in its photo, then compare their prices in the table.

Why it is good value

For buyers who like a moving play of light, labradorite gives more for the money than almost any other stone. Opal and fine moonstone show colour in a similar way but cost more per carat and are often smaller. Labradorite gives a bold, dark stone with flashes that suit a men's ring as well as a pendant or earrings. If you like the effect but want a lighter body colour, compare our moonstone collection and opal collection.

Setting and wear affect the long-term cost

At 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, with two directions of cleavage, labradorite can chip or split if knocked hard. A bezel setting protects the edges, and a pendant or earrings avoid most knocks altogether. In a ring, take it off for heavy work and sport. Clean it with mild soap and water and a soft brush, and avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners. A chipped stone loses much of its value, so a sensible setting is part of the price. Our gemstone care guide has more on cleaning, and our silver vs gold settings guide helps with the metal. Silver suits labradorite's cool grey body particularly well.

A note on tradition

Labradorite belongs to modern crystal lore rather than classical South Asian astrology, and is worn by some for imagination and protection. These are beliefs, not promised outcomes. If you are choosing a stone on an astrologer's advice, see our guide to zodiac gemstones, or the purpose page on gemstones for protection.

Buying labradorite from GemStore

Every stone in our labradorite collection is natural and solid, photographed on its own and priced on its own. A certificate is available on request and independent testing can be arranged. We dispatch in 1 to 2 working days by insured tracked courier, with delivery in about 7 working days. Pay Cash on Delivery anywhere in Pakistan, open the parcel and check the flash before paying the rider, and return within 7 days if it is not what you expected. Message us on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888 for a room-light video of any stone.

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The beliefs described here are traditions, shared for interest. They are not guaranteed outcomes, religious rulings or medical advice.