Labradorite does not like knocks, and this 32.40 carat piece is big enough that you should think about that before putting it in a ring. Its hardness is 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, softer than quartz. Everyday sand and dust are mostly quartz, so a ring worn daily will pick up fine scratches on the dome sooner than a harder gem would. A pendant is gentler on it.

The stone shows a strong gold flash. At this weight the glow covers a wide area and moves as you move. It is the largest stone on our labradorite list, and its rate per carat is almost the same as the smaller stones, so the extra cost buys size rather than a finer grade.

To look after it, wipe it with a soft damp cloth, dry it, and store it in its own pouch away from diamonds, sapphires or anything else that could scratch it. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and sudden heat.

Message us on WhatsApp quoting GSN-LB-15 if you want to ask about it, including what we know of its treatment. Independent lab testing is your choice. Similar pieces are in the labradorite category.

Gold flash pairs especially well with yellow metal in a pendant setting.

No money changes hands until the parcel is open and you are happy. Karachi usually receives orders in 1 to 2 working days, other cities in 2 to 4, and returns are open for 7 days. Before you choose, read our labradorite guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural labradorite with a weight of 32.4 Carat. Its price is Rs. 5,250 — roughly Rs. 162 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-LB-15 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.