Durability first. Tourmaline measures 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, which puts it in the same league as quartz and makes it a fair candidate for a ring. It is not unbreakable: a sharp knock can chip an edge, so a pendant or a protective setting is the careful choice.

This stone is priced at Rs. 3,000. Tourmaline comes in an unusually wide range of colours, and the colour you see in the photographs is what you are buying, so study them in good light. Ask us for the weight if you need it before deciding.

On treatment, some tourmaline is heated or irradiated to alter its colour, and the trade regards that as ordinary for the family. A WhatsApp message to +92 308 887 3888 quoting GS-00019 will get you what we know about this one.

Cleaning and storage

Warm water, a little mild soap and a soft brush are enough. Tourmaline can attract dust when it warms up, so wipe it before you put it away. Keep it in a cloth pouch apart from harder stones. The rest of the range is under tourmaline.

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. Its price is Rs. 3,000. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-00019 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.