There is a point where a stone stops being part of a piece of jewellery and becomes the whole of it. For bloodstone that is somewhere around twenty carats, and this one is well past it. At 26.75 carats it is the largest in our collection, and buying at this size changes what you can sensibly do with it.

The stone

26.75 carats, which is 29.40 ratti. Rs. 5,250, about Rs. 196 per carat, reference GS-000294. One piece only.

What it looks like

A drop-shaped cabochon with a dark, almost black body, broad red markings across the upper half and fine white veining running through. The polish is high, so the dark areas catch light cleanly rather than looking flat. It is photographed as it is — nothing on this site is colour-corrected.

Why a large bloodstone is not proportionally dearer

This catches people out, because with sapphire or ruby the per-carat rate climbs steeply with weight. Bloodstone is the opposite: it forms in quantity and is cut in volume, so there is no scarcity premium for size, and the fixed cost of cutting is spread over more carats. This 26.75 carat stone is about Rs. 196 per carat while our 25.80 carat one is Rs. 224. You pay for the weight, not for the privilege.

What a stone this size needs

• A pendant is the easiest home. Nothing has to fit, and a drop shape hangs naturally with a bail at the narrow end.
• A wide-bezel ring works too. Ask for a broad shank — 9 mm or more — and a solid gallery to carry the weight.
• Keep the setting low. A cabochon already domes upward; added height means more knocks.
• Not a delicate band. A narrow shank under a stone this heavy will bend and eventually crack at the shoulders.

Measurements

Length, width and depth have not been recorded for this piece. At this size a mount cannot be adapted afterwards, so ask us on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888 and we will measure it and photograph it against a scale before your jeweller cuts metal.

Durability

Bloodstone is 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, the same family as agate and jasper, with no cleavage planes. It takes knocks that would chip a faceted transparent gem. Warm soapy water and a soft brush; no bleach and no ultrasonic cleaner. More in our bloodstone care guide.

Treatment

Bloodstone is usually untreated. We have not tested this stone, so the specification says so rather than claiming it is untreated. A certificate of authenticity comes on request and independent laboratory testing can be arranged.

Ordering

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 sizes in the bloodstone collection.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural bloodstone with a weight of 26.75 Carat. Its price is Rs. 5,250 — roughly Rs. 196 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000294 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.