Think of this 9.75 carat lapis as a pendant first. The even royal blue reads well on a chain, and the dome is large enough to carry a plain silver bezel without a lot of ornament. A ring is possible, but the weight is considerable, so a low, wide setting that sits close to the finger is better than a tall one.

For a pendant, choose a bail that is thick enough for the stone's weight. For a ring, discuss a custom silver setting with us on WhatsApp +92 308 887 3888. We do not quote prices or timelines before we know what you want. For earrings, one stone is too heavy by itself.

The facts: 9.75 carats, Rs. 3,680, roughly Rs. 377 per carat, and it costs the same as a 9.65 carat stone nearby because the material is of similar quality, so choose by eye rather than by the tenth of a carat. Hardness is 5 to 6, so cover the edges. Dye and wax are known in lapis, so ask us about GSN-LL-11 before you buy. See the full lapis lazuli range.

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. 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 9.75 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,680 — roughly Rs. 377 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-LL-11 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.

From six carats up a stone becomes the centre of attention. It wants a broader shank or a secure claw setting and suits an occasion ring, a signet or a centre pendant. Clean natural material of this size turns up far less often, and the per-carat rate reflects that.

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.