This is a natural hessonite garnet, or gomed, of 5.75 carats. Buyers of gomed usually ask three things, so here they are.

How should I compare it?

Work out the rate per carat and compare it with other garnets in the garnet range, remembering that clarity and colour shape the price as well as weight.

Is it treated?

Garnets rarely are. Still, every stone differs, so message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-00075 and we will tell you what we know; an independent lab test is your choice.

Will it survive a ring?

Yes, with sensible care, since it rates 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale. Take it off for heavy work. At 5.75 carats it gives a ring fair presence without bulk. Wash it in lukewarm water and dry it with a soft cloth.

Vedic astrology links gomed with Rahu, which we mention as tradition only. If you decide to buy, quote the reference on WhatsApp, and remember that returns are accepted for 7 days from delivery.

Cash on Delivery lets you inspect it before paying; Karachi usually receives it in 1–2 working days, the rest of Pakistan in 2–4. Read our garnet guide before you choose.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural garnet with a weight of 5.75 Carat. Its price is Rs. 6,750 — roughly Rs. 1,174 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-00075 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.

Between two and six carats is the range most people choose for a gents' ring or a noticeable pendant. Here colour drives the price more than size does, which is why two stones of near-identical weight can be priced very differently.

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, 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): 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.