Labradorite is priced on its play of colour and its size, not on any rarity of the material, so a big piece like this 15.35 carat African stone stays affordable. When you compare labradorites, the rate per carat is the number to look at first.

This is a natural labradorite from Africa, with the iridescent flash the family is known for. The colour appears as the stone tilts, shifting through blues and other tones, so judge it by moving it under a lamp. The best way to study the surface is to ask us on WhatsApp for photos from several angles, quoting AG-00091.

Setting advice

It rates 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, so a pendant is the safer choice, and a ring needs a protective setting. Labradorite is usually left as found, but we will gladly tell you what we know about this stone, and an independent lab test is your option. See more in the labradorite category or the labradorite buying guide.

Cash on Delivery lets you see the flash in your own hand before paying; Karachi usually gets it in 1–2 working days, other cities in 2–4, and returns are open for 7 days.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural labradorite with a weight of 15.35 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,750 — roughly Rs. 244 for each carat. Origin: Africa. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-00091 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.