Thirteen carats is a large garnet. Most garnets sold are far smaller, so at this weight a stone moves from everyday jewellery towards a feature piece. On a finger it is a decision you make each morning, not because it is fragile (garnet is 7 to 7.5 on Mohs) but because it is big.

It is a deep red, listed at Rs. 12,980. The per-carat figure is about Rs. 998, which is lower than the rate on our smaller garnets. That is normal in this family: as weight climbs, the rate per carat usually softens.

What to look for in a large garnet

Size makes the dark centre problem more likely, because light has further to travel through saturated material. Hold the stone at arm's length: the middle should read as red, not as a black spot. Colour holds the value, not weight alone.

Plan for a setting made for the stone, with a bezel as the sensible choice. Clean with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush. If the 13 carat size is what you are after, quote GSN-GT-19 on WhatsApp, and see other options in the garnet 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 garnet guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural garnet with a weight of 13 Carat. Its price is Rs. 12,980 — roughly Rs. 998 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-GT-19 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 garnet rates 7 to 7.5. It handles daily wear, but a hard knock can still nick an exposed corner, so a protective setting is a sensible choice. Clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and keep it away from abrasive cleaners and high heat.

Whoever you buy garnet 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 garnet 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): Garnet 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.