A few questions always come up with orange moonstone, so here they are for this 4.45 carat piece from Africa. It is a warm orange with natural adularescence, and its reference is AG-000425.

Is it too small to notice?

No. 4.45 carats is on the small side for moonstone, but orange registers quickly, so it reads well in a simple pendant or a slim ring.

How do I look after it?

Moonstone is 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, so keep it away from knocks and from harder stones. Wash it in lukewarm soapy water and dry it with a soft cloth.

What colour will I actually see?

A warm orange that shifts a little with the light. Look at it in daylight when the parcel arrives, since indoor lamps change how orange appears.

Has it been treated?

Treatment is not typical for moonstone, though that is a statement about the family. Ask us on WhatsApp about this exact stone; independent lab testing is available to you. Compare similar pieces in the moonstone collection.

Buying is simple: Cash on Delivery anywhere in Pakistan, a look at the stone before you pay, about 1–2 working days for Karachi and 2–4 elsewhere, and a 7-day return if you change your mind. Before you choose, read our moonstone guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural moonstone with a weight of 4.45 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,380 — roughly Rs. 760 for each carat. Origin: Africa. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000425 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.

Between two and six carats is the range most people choose for a gents' ring or a noticeable pendant. Here colour drives the price more than size does, which is why two stones of near-identical weight can be priced very differently.

On the Mohs scale moonstone 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 moonstone 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 moonstone 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): Moonstone 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.