At 17.05 carats, this moonstone is big enough to carry a statement ring in silver or gold, and it also hangs well as a pendant. A ring wants a bezel or a deep setting, since the hardness is only 6 to 6.5, while a pendant is the easier choice for regular wear. A custom silver ring setting can be discussed on WhatsApp.

The stone is from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), milky white, with a bluish adularescence that slips across the surface as you move. It weighs 17.05 carats and costs Rs. 10,350, which comes to about Rs. 607 per carat. Treatment is uncommon in moonstone, and for this exact piece we are glad to share what we have noted; a lab report from an independent laboratory can also be arranged. The reference is GS-000411.

With a stone this size the sheen can be seen from across a room, so a plain, simple mount usually lets the glow do the work better than a crowded design. Gold warms the milky body; silver keeps the blue look cooler. Take a look at other weights in the moonstone listings if you want to see what a smaller or bigger stone would do for the same design.

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 moonstone guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural moonstone with a weight of 17.05 Carat. Its price is Rs. 10,350 — roughly Rs. 607 for each carat. Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000411 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 moonstone 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 moonstone 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 moonstone 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): Moonstone 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.