Labradorite at this size suits the buyer who wants a stone that does something when it moves, whether that ends up in a pendant, a bold dress ring or a display tray. This 23.3 carat piece shows a warm gold flash, and it is priced at Rs. 3,750, about Rs. 161 per carat.

Why the gold flash matters

The flash in labradorite is called labradorescence, and it appears only when light hits the stone at the right angle. Tilt it slowly under a window and the gold comes and goes across the dome. A wide, even flash is the thing to judge here, rather than the body colour alone. On a stone of over twenty carats there is plenty of surface for the effect to spread.

Wearing and keeping it

Hardness is 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, so it is a pendant or brooch stone first and a ring stone second. If you choose a ring, a protective bezel in silver and a habit of removing it for housework will keep the dome clear of scratches. Trade practice rarely involves treating labradorite, but message us on WhatsApp +92 308 887 3888 with reference GSN-LB-09 and we will tell you what we know about this exact piece.

More stones of this family sit in our labradorite collection.

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 labradorite guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural labradorite with a weight of 23.3 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,750 — roughly Rs. 161 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-LB-09 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.