Nearly fourteen carats of deep blue stone, and the question that matters is how it will be worn. A pendant is the answer. At 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale lapis is softer than most gems used in rings, and 13.95 carats is a lot of surface to protect.

The price is Rs. 5,250, which works out to about Rs. 376 per carat. Reference GSN-LL-18.

Lapis lazuli, or lajward in Urdu, is a rock made of several minerals and not a single crystal, which is why it can show tiny pale flecks. Those are normal for the stone. What deserves a question is dye or wax, both of which are sometimes used to even out the blue; we will say what we know if you ask at +92 308 887 3888.

Store it separately and wipe it after use. Many more pieces appear under lapis lazuli.

A flat Rs. 500 shipping fee applies per order, and you may open the parcel to inspect before paying. Pendants and brooch mounts keep the stone away from the knocks a hand takes, and a snug bezel guards the edges.

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 lapis lazuli guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural lapis lazuli, known in Urdu as Lajward, with a weight of 13.95 Carat. Its price is Rs. 5,250 — roughly Rs. 376 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-LL-18 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 lapis lazuli rates 5 to 6. 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 lapis lazuli 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 lapis lazuli 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): Lapis lazuli (lajward) is sometimes dyed or waxed to even out its blue. 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.