This modestly priced labradorite rewards a close look. Here is what the parcel will hold, and what to check when it arrives.

• It weighs 9.75 carats and is one stone, photographed as it is.
• It is a natural labradorite, with an iridescent flash that only appears at certain angles.
• It rates 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, so keep it away from keys and coins.
• Turn it slowly under a single light to find where the colour switches on.
• Check the edges and surface for chips or scratches before you accept it.
• Quote AG-00090 on WhatsApp if you want photos or more details.

Labradorite is usually left as found. We are glad to tell you what we know about this stone, and an independent lab test is your option. Because Cash on Delivery lets you open the parcel before paying, you can do the checks above yourself. More stones to compare are in the labradorite category.

Karachi usually receives orders in 1–2 working days, the rest of Pakistan in 2–4, and returns are open for 7 days. Read our labradorite guide before you choose.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural labradorite with a weight of 9.75 Carat. Its price is Rs. 1,880 — roughly Rs. 193 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-00090 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.

From six carats up a stone becomes the centre of attention. It wants a broader shank or a secure claw setting and suits an occasion ring, a signet or a centre pendant. Clean natural material of this size turns up far less often, and the per-carat rate reflects that.

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.