In the subcontinent moonstone has long gone by the name chandrakant, from the Sanskrit for "beloved of the moon". Traditionally it has been linked with the Moon and with Monday, and jewellers in the region have worked with it for generations, usually set in silver. We mention that as tradition and belief, not as a promise of anything.

The hard facts for this stone are these. It weighs 32 carats, which is a very large moonstone, and it comes from Ceylon (Sri Lanka). The body is milky white with a bluish adularescence, and it is translucent. Mohs hardness is 6 to 6.5, so any ring made from it should shelter the edges well; a pendant suits the weight and size best.

The price is Rs. 21,000, about Rs. 656 per carat. Moonstone is typically sold without enhancement; for what we have on this stone itself, message us on WhatsApp (+92 308 887 3888). A lab test at an independent laboratory is possible too. Please quote GS-000413.

If you are comparing names and prices across several stones, the Urdu and English gemstone names list is a handy reference, and the full moonstone category shows what else is available.

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 32 Carat. Its price is Rs. 21,000 — roughly Rs. 656 for each carat. Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000413 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.