A stone of 1.55 carats from Afghanistan is a sensible start for someone who wants real tourmaline in a ring or a small pendant without spending heavily.

Afghan tourmaline in a small size

The price is Rs. 3,900, and the figure that matters for comparison is about Rs. 2,516 per carat. Tourmaline is valued mainly on colour, and prices per carat rise sharply as shades become richer, so use that rate to compare it against other stones in the same family.

Wearing and checking it

Tourmaline rates 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, which suits a daily ring if the setting protects the edges. It is sometimes heated or irradiated to adjust colour, so ask us about this stone on WhatsApp (+92 308 887 3888); we will share what we know, and a lab test can be arranged on request.

The reference is GS-000437. If you want to see how it sits beside other colours, the tourmaline category lists the rest.

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 tourmaline guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural tourmaline with a weight of 1.55 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,900 — roughly Rs. 2,516 for each carat. Origin: Afghanistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000437 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 tourmaline 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 tourmaline 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 tourmaline 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): Tourmaline is sometimes heated or irradiated to adjust colour. 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.