Hematite buyers tend to ask the same practical questions, and this 21.85 carat stone from our hematite section is a good one to answer them with.

Is it the real mineral or hematine?

It is natural hematite, hadeed in Urdu. Hematine is a magnetic, man-made imitation, which is exactly why we are glad to go through any piece in detail. Message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-HE-0010; an independent lab test is your option if you want it confirmed.

How tough is it?

It rates 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, so quartz or sapphire can scratch it. Wear it with care and store it on its own.

Why do bigger hematite stones cost less per carat?

Large hematite is common enough that the per-carat rate often drops a little as the size goes up. At almost 22 carats this is a big stone, so think about ring size and how heavy it will feel before you choose a setting.

What happens when I order?

We confirm by phone or WhatsApp, then dispatch. You open the parcel with the rider there and pay in cash only if you are happy. Karachi usually gets it in 1 to 2 working days and other cities in 2 to 4, with 7 days to return it unused. Before you choose, read our hematite guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural hematite with a weight of 21.85 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,630 — roughly Rs. 120 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-HE-0010 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 hematite rates 5.5 to 6.5. That makes it soft for a gemstone, better suited to pendants, earrings and rings for special occasions than to a daily ring. Keep it away from perfume, cleaning products, steam and ultrasonic cleaners, and polish it with a dry, soft cloth after wear.

Whoever you buy hematite 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 hematite 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): Natural hematite is usually untreated (beware magnetic "hematine", a man-made imitation). 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.