Bloodstone is not a stone people shop for every day, so here are the questions we hear most about this 18.55 carat piece.

Is it hard enough for daily wear?

It rates 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, so ordinary wear is fine. It is not diamond, though, and a ring that meets door frames every day will gather scratches over the years.

Is it good value?

Bloodstone is a modestly priced gem, so weight is where your money goes furthest, and 18.55 carats is a generous amount of stone.

Has it been treated?

Enhancement is not usual for bloodstone, but a quick WhatsApp message will get you whatever we know about this one. An independent lab test is your choice.

Does it suit a pendant?

Very well. At 18.55 carats it has enough surface to show the green and the red markings clearly, and a pendant frame keeps it out of harm's way.

How should I clean it?

Lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth; then dry it and store it away from harder stones.

The reference to quote is AG-000290. Similar stones are in the bloodstone category.

It ships Cash on Delivery, so you check it first; Karachi usually takes 1–2 working days, other cities 2–4, with 7 days for returns. Read our bloodstone guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural bloodstone with a weight of 18.55 Carat. Its price is Rs. 4,130 — roughly Rs. 223 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000290 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.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

On the Mohs scale bloodstone rates 6.5 to 7. That is middle-of-the-road hardness: comfortable in pendants and earrings, and in rings worn with some care. Store it apart from harder stones so it does not pick up scratches, and wipe it with a damp cloth rather than scrubbing.

Whoever you buy bloodstone 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 bloodstone for those three points before it is listed, 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. No lab report yet; independent testing welcome. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Bloodstone 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.