Moonstone is usually pictured as white or blue, so an orange one surprises people. This 6.05 carat stone comes from Africa and carries a warm orange body, with the soft adularescence of the species still present as a gentle glow. Under daylight the colour looks warmer than the pale stones from Ceylon.

Start with durability, because it governs how you use the stone. Moonstone rates 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale. That is enough for a pendant and for a ring worn with care, but not for daily knocks. A bezel setting hides and protects the edges, and it is wise to remove the ring for cooking, gardening and sport. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and strong chemicals; wash in lukewarm water with a drop of mild soap and dry with a soft cloth.

The price is Rs. 4,500, about Rs. 744 per carat. Moonstone usually comes without treatment; check this exact stone with us on WhatsApp, and an independent lab test can be arranged if you want one. The reference is GS-000420.

Colour variety

If orange is not what you had in mind, the moonstone category also lists white, pink, grey and brown stones.

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. 4,500 — roughly Rs. 744 for each carat. Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000420 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.