Small peridots call for a particular set of checks. Here is what to know about this one before you buy.

• Natural peridot, zabarjad in Urdu, from Afghanistan, 1.75 carats, green.
• One stone, photographed as it is, with its own weight and price.
• It rates 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, so protect it from knocks in a ring.
• When it arrives, check the surface for scratches and the edges for chips.
• Look at the green in daylight as well as under indoor light.
• Quote AG-00084 when you ask for photos.

At under two carats it is easy to wear: it suits a slim silver ring or a small pendant, and the modest size keeps it affordable. We deliver across Pakistan by insured, tracked courier for a flat Rs. 500 per order.

Peridot is usually left as found. We will tell you what we know about this exact stone, and an independent lab test is your option. Because Cash on Delivery lets you open the parcel and inspect the stone before paying, you can check each point yourself. The peridot category has other weights.

Karachi orders usually arrive in 1–2 working days, other cities in 2–4, and returns are open for 7 days. Read our peridot guide first.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural peridot, known in Urdu as Zabarjad, with a weight of 1.75 Carat. Its price is Rs. 8,250 — roughly Rs. 4,714 for each carat. Origin: Afghanistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-00084 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.

Under two carats, a stone like this sits neatly in a slim ring, a stud or a delicate pendant and does not snag on sleeves. It is also where many first-time buyers begin when a stone is recommended for astrological reasons, because the total cost stays modest.

On the Mohs scale peridot rates 6.5 to 7. 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 peridot 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 peridot 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): Peridot 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.