Hardness is why people choose garnet for rings. This 9.5 carat red stone measures 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, so it resists most everyday scratching, and a pendant version would last for years without trouble. A ring is also reasonable if you remove it for heavy work and gardening.

It still deserves routine care. Clean it with warm water, a drop of dish soap and a soft toothbrush, rinse, and pat dry. Keep it in a pouch rather than loose with other jewellery.

The stone itself is a natural red garnet weighing 9.5 carats, listed at Rs. 10,500 or about Rs. 1,105 per carat. Its stock code is GSN-GT-17.

Garnet is usually untreated, which keeps questions to a minimum, but we will happily share anything we know about this particular piece; reach us at +92 308 887 3888. If you wish to weigh it against alternatives, the garnet category is the place to start.

A certificate of authenticity can be supplied on request, which some buyers like to keep with a stone intended as a gift.

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 9.5 Carat. Its price is Rs. 10,500 — roughly Rs. 1,105 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-GT-17 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.