People in Pakistan have long associated opal with Venus in Vedic astrology, and some wear it on an astrologer's advice for that reason; whatever your own view, that belief is part of why opal is asked for in our market. Here, though, are the plain facts about this stone.

It is a natural fire opal of 0.95 carat, the smallest in this group, so it is a good candidate for a delicate pendant or small ring. The price is Rs. 3,000, about Rs. 3,158 per carat, and its reference is GS-000593.

Opal's Mohs hardness sits between 5.5 and 6.5. That means it should not be worn through heavy work or kept loose with other stones. Water content makes it sensitive to heat, so avoid leaving it in a hot car or near a stove.

Treatment

A solid opal is commonly left as found, although some are darkened with smoke or sugar and others are built up as doublets or triplets. We sell solid natural opal. For what we know about this exact stone, message +92 308 887 3888 with the reference. Independent lab testing is available on request.

The Urdu and English names for many stones are listed on our gemstone names page, and more opals are in the opal category.

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 opal guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural opal with a weight of 0.95 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,000 — roughly Rs. 3,158 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000593 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.

Under two carats, a stone like this sits neatly in a slim ring, a stud or a delicate pendant and does not snag on sleeves. It is also where many first-time buyers begin when a stone is recommended for astrological reasons, because the total cost stays modest.

On the Mohs scale opal rates 5.5 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 opal 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 opal 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): Solid opal is usually untreated; some opal is smoke- or sugar-treated, and doublets/triplets exist — we sell solid natural opal. 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.