Larger pearls bring more questions, so here are the ones we hear most about this 12.05 carat moti.

Is 12.05 carats big for a moti?

It is a generous size among the pearls we list, so it makes a clear centre point in a pendant. The bigger the pearl, the more a plain silver setting suits it.

Has it been treated?

Pearls in the trade are often bleached and polished, and dyed colours should be disclosed. Send reference AG-000333 on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact one. Independent testing is your option if you want it.

How should I wear it?

Gently. Pearl is soft, 2.5 to 4.5 on the Mohs scale, so avoid sharp knocks and contact with chemicals, and wipe it clean after each wear.

Traditionally moti is worn for calm and linked with the Moon; treat that as belief. You can see the wider pearl range too.

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. Before deciding, read our pearl guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural pearl, known in Urdu as Moti, with a weight of 12.05 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,000 — roughly Rs. 249 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000333 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.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

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.