Twelve carats is big for a labradorite, though not unusual for this gem, and the size decides how you wear it. The iridescent flash spreads across a wide surface, which suits a pendant or a bold cocktail ring better than a slim band. A heavier stone also pulls a pendant forward, so use a sturdy chain.

This natural labradorite comes from Africa. In this family large sizes are common, and value lies mainly in how strongly the flash shows, so the rate per carat stays gentle. Quote AG-00038 on WhatsApp for extra pictures.

What to look for in labradorite

Hold the stone under a lamp and turn it. A good piece lights up across a broad area, with the flash fading evenly towards the edges. It rates 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, so protect it from hard knocks. Labradorite is usually left as found, and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone if you ask. Browse the labradorite listings to compare sizes.

It ships Cash on Delivery, so you check it before paying; Karachi usually gets it in 1–2 working days, the rest of Pakistan in 2–4, and returns are accepted within 7 days. Read our labradorite guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural labradorite with a weight of 12.25 Carat. Its price is Rs. 1,950 — roughly Rs. 159 for each carat. Origin: Africa. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-00038 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 labradorite rates 6 to 6.5. 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 labradorite 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 labradorite 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): Labradorite 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.