Before anything else, a careful buyer asks of labradorite: has anything been done to it? In the trade this gem is seldom dyed, heated or oiled, and its shimmer comes from thin internal layers, not from any added coating. Even so, it is sensible to confirm the details of a specific piece, and we are glad to do that for you.

What we can say about this one

It weighs 23.52 carats and shows an even blue flash against a dark body. That dark ground is what makes the blue stand out, so the stone reads cleanly from a distance. Hardness is 6 to 6.5, and the usual cleavage of the feldspar family means a hard knock can chip it.

Message us on WhatsApp quoting GSN-LB-11 and ask anything about it. If you want an independent opinion, lab testing is your choice.

When the parcel reaches you, open it with the courier present and look at the stone in daylight before you pay.

The wider range is on the labradorite category page.

A pendant in a silver bezel is the easiest way to wear a stone of this size. Wipe it with a damp cloth and keep it in its own pouch.

Karachi orders usually arrive in 1 to 2 working days and the rest of Pakistan in 2 to 4, always Cash on Delivery, with 7 days to return an unused stone. Before you choose, read our labradorite guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural labradorite with a weight of 23.52 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,830 — roughly Rs. 163 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-LB-11 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.