"Premium quality" is the least useful phrase in the gemstone trade, because nobody has to define it. With a patterned opaque stone it is harder still — there is no clarity to grade and no brilliance to judge. So what is actually left? Three things, and they are all visible in the photograph.

The stone

23.50 carats, which is 25.82 ratti. Rs. 5,250, about Rs. 223 per carat, reference GS-000292. Note that our whole bloodstone range sits between roughly Rs. 180 and Rs. 225 per carat — this is the top of a narrow band, not a different class of stone.

What it looks like

A drop-shaped cabochon with a dark, near-black body, strong red markings across the upper portion and fine white veining threading through. Photographed as it is, with no colour correction.

What quality means here

1. The pattern and where it sits. This is the whole of it. Red markings that fall across the centre of the face look deliberate; the same markings running off one edge look like an offcut. Contrast matters as much as quantity — strong red against a clean dark body reads far better than muddy transitions.
2. The polish. On a stone with no transparency, the surface finish is most of what you see. Bloodstone takes a glassy polish easily, so a dull or scratchy surface means a rushed job rather than difficult material. Look at the reflection of a light: it should be sharp, not smeared.
3. The dome and outline. An even curve with no flat spot on top, a symmetrical outline, and a clean girdle with no chips. A lopsided cabochon forces a custom mount and costs more to set.

What we have not verified

Being straight about this is part of the same argument. Exact measurements and a formal colour grade are not recorded for this stone — those fields stay blank rather than being filled with plausible values. Treatment has not been tested either; bloodstone is usually untreated, but we will not claim a stone is untreated without a report. Ask us on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888 and we will measure it, photograph it against a scale, or arrange independent laboratory testing.

Is it worth the top of the range?

Open this listing and our cheapest bloodstone side by side in two browser tabs and compare the photographs at full size. The difference across our range is about Rs. 40 a carat — on a 23 carat stone that is under a thousand rupees in total. Buy the pattern you prefer rather than the rate.

Does premium mean certified?

No — separate claims. A certificate of authenticity is available on request and independent testing can be arranged, but no certificate grades a pattern.

Durability and care

Bloodstone is 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, the same family as agate and jasper, with no cleavage. Warm soapy water and a soft brush; no bleach and no ultrasonic cleaner. See our care guide.

Ordering

One piece only. Flat Rs. 500 delivery anywhere in Pakistan, insured and tracked, dispatched in one to two working days. Cash on Delivery, seven days to return it unused. Compare the range in the bloodstone collection.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural bloodstone with a weight of 23.5 Carat. Its price is Rs. 5,250 — roughly Rs. 223 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000292 when you message us about it. The photographs show this exact stone, so what arrives at your door is the piece you chose on screen.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

On the Mohs scale bloodstone rates 6.5 to 7. That is middle-of-the-road hardness: comfortable in pendants and earrings, and in rings worn with some care. Store it apart from harder stones so it does not pick up scratches, and wipe it with a damp cloth rather than scrubbing.

Whoever you buy bloodstone from, make sure of three things: the stone is natural rather than lab-grown, glass or glass-filled; any treatment is stated in writing; and the weight quoted is the weight of the finished stone. We check every bloodstone for those three points before it is listed, a certificate is available on request, and because you pay on delivery you can look at the stone — or have it tested — before any money changes hands.

We sell natural stones only and inspect each one before it is listed. Treatment for this stone: Treatment not tested. Certificate available on request. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Bloodstone is usually untreated. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is available on request.

A certificate of authenticity is available on request for this stone, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged. Because you pay on delivery, you can also take the stone to a lab of your choice within the 7-day return window. Read more on our authenticity page.