Here is a 5.75 carat natural hessonite garnet (gomed), listed at Rs. 6,750. Three questions that buyers of gomed usually ask follow.

What does the per-carat rate tell me?

Rs. 6,750 over 5.75 carats gives about Rs. 1,174 per carat. Use it to compare with other garnets in the garnet range, keeping in mind that clarity and colour also shape the final price.

Is it treated?

Garnets are rarely treated. As each stone differs, message us on WhatsApp +92 308 887 3888 with reference GS-00075 and we will say what we know; independent lab testing is available on request.

Will it survive a ring?

With a Mohs hardness of 7 to 7.5, yes, if you are sensible about it. Take it off for heavy work. A 5.75 carat stone gives a ring a fair presence without bulk. Wash in lukewarm water and dry with a soft cloth.

Gomed is linked with Rahu in Vedic astrology, as tradition only. If you decide to buy, quote the reference on WhatsApp, and remember that returns are accepted for 7 days from delivery.

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

This particular stone

This listing is one natural garnet with a weight of 5.75 Carat. Its price is Rs. 6,750 — roughly Rs. 1,174 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-00075 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.

Between two and six carats is the range most people choose for a gents' ring or a noticeable pendant. Here colour drives the price more than size does, which is why two stones of near-identical weight can be priced very differently.

On the Mohs scale garnet rates 7 to 7.5. It handles daily wear, but a hard knock can still nick an exposed corner, so a protective setting is a sensible choice. Clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and keep it away from abrasive cleaners and high heat.

Whoever you buy garnet 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 garnet 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): Garnet 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.