If you want a big, dark-red stone and are comparing it with a treated alternative at a similar price, this 13.25 carat garnet deserves a look. Garnet is one of the few coloured stones that is seldom enhanced: no routine heating as with sapphire, no oiling as with emerald. We would still tell you what we know about this exact piece.

Colour and value

The colour is a deep red. Its rate per carat is low, following the habit of the family: the heavier the stone, the softer the per-carat figure. Hardness is 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, so wear is not the concern; weight on the finger is.

Living with it

Many buyers will choose a pendant at this size. If you prefer a ring, ask for a silver bezel and expect it to feel substantial. Clean it with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush.

For measurements, extra photographs or anything about its treatment, message us on WhatsApp quoting GSN-GT-21. Independent lab testing is your choice. More stones from this family are in the garnet category.

Check it in daylight once the parcel is open, then pay the rider. Karachi deliveries usually take 1 to 2 working days, other cities 2 to 4, and returns are open for 7 days. Before you choose, read our garnet guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural garnet with a weight of 13.25 Carat. Its price is Rs. 13,130 — roughly Rs. 991 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-GT-21 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 garnet rates 7 to 7.5. It handles daily wear, but a hard knock can still nick an exposed corner, so a protective setting is a sensible choice. Clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and keep it away from abrasive cleaners and high heat.

Whoever you buy garnet 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 garnet 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): Garnet 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.