Here is a short list to keep in mind with this 9.3 carat red garnet. It is a plain, practical stone, and the points below are what to check.

• Price and rate: Rs. 10,280, about Rs. 1,105 per carat.
• Hardness: 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, tough enough for regular ring wear.
• Reference code: GSN-GT-16, which saves time on WhatsApp.
• Treatment: garnet seldom needs enhancing; ask us if you want details of this one.
• On arrival: hold the stone near a window and tilt it to see how the red behaves in daylight.
• Storage: a soft pouch of its own so that harder stones do not touch it.

Because we sell by Cash on Delivery, you can open the parcel and examine the stone before you hand over any money. For questions, our number is +92 308 887 3888, and other red pieces can be viewed in the garnet section.

The seven-day return period starts when the parcel reaches you, so there is time to be sure. Colour reads differently under lamps, so judge it in natural light.

Before you choose, read our garnet guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural garnet with a weight of 9.3 Carat. Its price is Rs. 10,280 — roughly Rs. 1,105 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-GT-16 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.