Brown moonstone pairs beautifully with oxidised silver and with gold, and this 9.65 carat stone from Africa has the size to carry either. It is translucent brown with a natural sheen on the surface, a quieter choice than the white or blue stones.

At this weight it has presence for a pendant or a broad ring, though it is less suited to hard daily wear, because Mohs hardness is 6 to 6.5.

When comparing it with other moonstones, weigh the earthy body colour and the sheen together. A stone like this is bought for mood rather than sparkle.

Practical advice

Choose a setting with a protective rim, wipe it with a soft cloth after wearing, and store it on its own. Moonstone is seldom treated. For the details we hold on this exact stone, ask on WhatsApp; independent lab testing is up to you. Quote AG-000427 and tell us how you plan to wear it, and we can discuss a custom silver ring setting there.

It travels Cash on Delivery: check it in front of the rider, then pay. Expect it in 1–2 working days in Karachi or 2–4 in other big cities, and remember the 7-day return policy if it does not suit you. Our moonstone guide covers the care basics.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural moonstone with a weight of 9.65 Carat. Its price is Rs. 7,130 — roughly Rs. 739 for each carat. Origin: Africa. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000427 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.