Who is a 7.15 carat garnet for? Mostly the person who wants a proper, visible red stone for a ring that actually gets worn. A deep red with a bright face, it is big enough to look deliberate and still sensible in weight.

Why garnet suits daily wear

On the Mohs scale garnet reaches 7 to 7.5, above quartz, so a ring does not pick up a cloud of fine scratches in its first year. It is also harder than red coral and needs none of the fuss that opal or kunzite demand. There is no cleavage plane inside it either, which makes a knock less alarming. A soft brush, warm water and a little mild soap bring the shine back.

The practical details

The stone costs Rs. 8,400, about Rs. 1,175 per carat, which is the sort of rate you expect for garnet of this size and colour. Look at it under a lamp as well as in daylight: a good garnet keeps throwing light long after paler stones go flat. If you want a ring made around it, a custom silver ring setting can be discussed on WhatsApp, where you can quote GSN-GT-09. You can compare it with similar pieces in the garnet category.

Order with Cash on Delivery anywhere in Pakistan: open the parcel, check the stone, then pay. If it is not right for you, you have 7 days to return it. Before you choose, read our garnet guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural garnet with a weight of 7.15 Carat. Its price is Rs. 8,400 — roughly Rs. 1,175 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-GT-09 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 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.