With a Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7, bloodstone sits just below quartz. That is hard enough for a ring if you are sensible with it, and very comfortable in a pendant, where it faces almost no impact at all.

This piece weighs 25.8 carats and comes from Madagascar. It costs Rs. 5,780, about Rs. 224 per carat. Bloodstone is traditionally dark green with red spots, and we suggest checking the photographs for how the markings fall on this stone.

Looking after it

Clean it with lukewarm water, a drop of mild soap and a soft cloth. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals; the stone is tough, but there is no need to test it. Store it separately, wrapped in cloth, so harder gems do not scratch it.

Bloodstone seldom needs enhancement, but ask on WhatsApp and we will say what we know about this one. The reference is GS-000293. More choices are in the bloodstone collection, and our gemstone care guide covers storage in detail.

Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, so you inspect the stone before paying, and returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural bloodstone with a weight of 25.8 Carat. Its price is Rs. 5,780 — roughly Rs. 224 for each carat. Origin: Madagascar. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000293 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.