Thirty carats of labradorite. At this weight the stone is one for a collector's shelf, a heavy pendant or a statement ring.

Rs. 4,880 for 30 carats works out at about Rs. 163 per carat. That figure is steady across the labradorite range, because the price follows the quality of the flash and not the weight alone, so a bigger stone costs more mainly by being bigger.

Colour and presence

The flash here is soft green and blue, spread across a broad dome. Large labradorite has an advantage: the effect needs area to develop, and thirty carats gives it room. The result changes with every tilt of the hand, which is why buyers like it for a piece that sits on display or on the chest.

Think about mounting before you buy. A stone this size is heavy, so a wide silver bezel with a thick wall is wiser than light claws, and a pendant bail should be sturdy. With a Mohs hardness of 6 to 6.5 it dislikes sharp knocks. Raise a custom silver setting with us on WhatsApp, quoting GSN-LB-12. See other large pieces under labradorite.

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 30 Carat. Its price is Rs. 4,880 — roughly Rs. 163 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-LB-12 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.