The stone at a glance

Weight: 22.2 carats. Price: Rs. 3,750, which is about Rs. 169 per carat. This natural hematite, the Hadeed of Urdu speakers, carries the reference GS-HE-0012 and belongs to our hematite range. It measures 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale.

A stone over twenty carats is large for any gem, but hematite is common enough that big pieces remain affordable, which is the main reason people choose it.

Wearing it well

Because hematite scratches more readily than quartz, give it a bezel setting in silver and avoid wearing it while washing up or working with tools. It is a dense mineral, so a large piece will feel weighty on a ring; many people prefer it as a pendant for that reason. For a custom silver ring setting, start the conversation on WhatsApp.

Note that hematine, a magnetic man-made substitute, exists in the market. Ask us what we know about this specific stone and we will say so honestly. Lab testing is available on request.

Order with Cash on Delivery anywhere in Pakistan: open the parcel, check the stone, then pay. If it is not right for you, you have 7 days to return it. Before you choose, read our hematite guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural hematite with a weight of 22.2 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,750 — roughly Rs. 169 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-HE-0012 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 hematite rates 5.5 to 6.5. That makes it soft for a gemstone, better suited to pendants, earrings and rings for special occasions than to a daily ring. Keep it away from perfume, cleaning products, steam and ultrasonic cleaners, and polish it with a dry, soft cloth after wear.

Whoever you buy hematite 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 hematite 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): Natural hematite is usually untreated (beware magnetic "hematine", a man-made imitation). 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.