A careful buyer should know what is normal for moonstone before paying for one. Moonstone is normally sold without enhancement, which sets it apart from ruby or emerald, where heating or oiling is routine. A norm says nothing certain about any single stone, though, so ask. A WhatsApp message gets you whatever we have noted on this piece, and an independent lab report can be arranged.

Now the stone itself. It weighs 6.05 carats and comes from Ceylon (Sri Lanka). The body is milky white, and a bluish adularescence slides across it as the light changes. It is translucent rather than clear, which is just what moonstone is meant to be. The price is Rs. 4,130, about Rs. 683 per carat.

Hardness is 6 to 6.5, so a ring needs a gentle owner and a setting that shelters the edges. A pendant is kinder. Clean it with lukewarm water and mild soap, dry it with a soft cloth, and keep it in its own pouch away from harder gems that could scratch it. The reference is GS-000406, and our authenticity page explains how certificates and lab tests work.

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 6.05 Carat. Its price is Rs. 4,130 — roughly Rs. 683 for each carat. Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000406 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 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.