A ring is the obvious idea for a tourmaline rated 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, and it is a sound one if the setting protects the stone. A bezel in silver does that well. A pendant avoids knocks altogether, and a simple gold or silver drop lets the colour speak for itself.

Tourmaline varies widely in colour from one stone to the next, so the pictures are your best guide to what this one looks like. For a ring, think of the hand that will wear it; for a pendant, think of what it will sit against. We can talk through a custom silver ring setting on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888.

The facts

The price is Rs. 5,400. Tourmaline is sometimes heated or irradiated to change its colour, which the trade treats as normal for the family, so ask us what we know about this particular stone and quote GS-00018. Independent lab testing can be arranged on request.

Look through the tourmaline category if you want to compare it with other stones before deciding.

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 tourmaline guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural tourmaline. Its price is Rs. 5,400. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-00018 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.

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.