At 17.85 carats, this is a big stone, and the size is the first thing to plan around. Labradorite of this weight feels heavy in a pendant and works best on a thick chain or a strong ring base.

Handling

Hardness runs from 6 to 6.5 on Mohs. That is moderate, so pendants and brooches are the safest options. A ring should have a protective bezel and be taken off for housework.

The numbers

The price is Rs. 3,000, about Rs. 168 per carat, and the code to quote is GSN-LB-02. Labradorite is a lower-cost stone per carat than most, so size does not push the budget the way it would with sapphire.

Enhancement is not usual for this gem, though a buyer should always ask. Send a message to +92 308 887 3888 for what we know, and see the labradorite range for similar weights. Our gemstone care guide covers cleaning and storage.

Cash on Delivery applies nationwide, so you may open the parcel and inspect the stone before paying. Weight like this suits someone who enjoys a stone they can actually see from across a table.

Pay Cash on Delivery once you have opened the parcel and seen the stone yourself, anywhere in Pakistan, with 7 days to return it if you change your mind.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural labradorite with a weight of 17.85 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,000 — roughly Rs. 168 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-LB-02 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 labradorite rates 6 to 6.5. 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 labradorite 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 labradorite 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): Labradorite 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.