People buy labradorite for one thing above all: the way colour moves across it when you tilt the stone. That shifting flash is what you are paying for, and it is what to judge first when the stone is in your hand.

The trade note is short. Labradorite is usually sold without treatment, and we will share anything we know about this particular piece if you message us on WhatsApp quoting GSN-LB-01.

About this stone

A 17 carat natural labradorite, and good value for a stone of its size. Labradorite is mostly bought for pendants, display and statement jewellery rather than as an investment.

Its hardness is 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, fine for pendants and earrings, but a ring should be worn gently, because a hard knock could mark the surface.

Care is easy: a damp cloth, no harsh chemicals, and a pouch of its own.

You can see related stones in our labradorite collection. Independent lab testing is your choice.

It travels by insured courier, and you open the parcel and inspect the stone before paying. Karachi orders usually arrive in 1 to 2 working days, other cities in 2 to 4, and unused stones can be returned within 7 days. Before you choose, read our labradorite guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural labradorite with a weight of 17 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,850 — roughly Rs. 168 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-LB-01 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.