For a larger orange moonstone, this 7.80 carat stone from Africa is gently priced for its weight, which makes it a practical way to own a bigger piece. The body is orange and translucent, with a natural shimmer when light moves across it.

Treatment first, since a careful buyer should always ask. Moonstone is normally sold without enhancement, which makes it simpler than sapphire (commonly heated) or emerald (commonly oiled). That describes the family, not every stone, so send us a message on WhatsApp and we will share our notes on this one. Independent lab testing is your choice.

Hardness is 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale. At 7.80 carats it has enough surface to look striking in a ring, so use a bezel or a similarly protective mount, and take the ring off for rough work. A pendant removes most of the risk.

Reference AG-000426. For other colours, visit the moonstone collection.

You pay only after opening the parcel and seeing the stone with your own eyes. Karachi deliveries normally take 1–2 working days, the rest of the country 2–4, and an unused stone can come back within 7 days. Our moonstone guide is worth reading.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural moonstone with a weight of 7.8 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,750 — roughly Rs. 481 for each carat. Origin: Africa. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000426 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 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.