A 10.5 carat moti deserves a close look when it arrives. Here is what we know, and what to check.

• Natural pearl (moti), 10.5 carats, white, one piece as photographed.
• Bleaching and polishing are widespread with pearls, and dyeing is disclosed when known. Ask what we know about this one before deciding.
• It rates 2.5 to 4.5 on the Mohs scale, so look for fine surface scratches when you open the parcel.
• Check the lustre in daylight, turning it slowly; a pearl should glow, not look chalky.
• Smell and touch prove nothing, so if you want proof, an independent lab test is your option.

Message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-00054 and we will tell you what we know about this exact pearl. Cash on Delivery lets you open the parcel and look before paying, and returns are open for 7 days from delivery. For other options, see the full pearl range.

Karachi usually gets it in 1–2 working days, other cities in 2–4. Read our pearl guide first.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural pearl, known in Urdu as Moti, with a weight of 10.5 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,000 — roughly Rs. 286 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-00054 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 pearl rates 2.5 to 4.5. That makes it soft for a gemstone, better suited to pendants, earrings and rings for special occasions than to a daily ring. Keep it away from perfume, cleaning products, steam and ultrasonic cleaners, and polish it with a dry, soft cloth after wear.

Whoever you buy pearl 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 pearl 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): Pearls (moti) are commonly bleached and polished; dyed colours are disclosed. 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.