Hold this garnet up to a lamp and the body stays transparent, a rich dark red that does not close down to black in the middle. That quality is what separates a lively garnet from a dull one, and it is worth checking on any stone, whatever its weight.

It weighs 5.60 carats, and its rate per carat is the going level for garnet of this size with real depth of colour. It sits slightly below the rate of our smaller 3.95 carat garnet, because larger stones usually trade a little lower per carat in this family.

Setting it

Five and a half carats is a comfortable size for a man's ring: noticeable across a table, without needing a heavy shank to carry it. Garnet rates 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, so a ring worn every day will cope. Silver is the economical choice, and yellow gold flatters dark reds. If you would like a custom silver ring, message us on WhatsApp quoting GSN-GT-02.

Garnet is usually sold without enhancement, but ask us about this specific stone; independent lab testing is your choice. The garnet category lets you compare it with its neighbours.

With Cash on Delivery the stone is checked before you pay. Karachi deliveries usually take 1 to 2 working days, Lahore, Islamabad and other cities 2 to 4, and you have 7 days to return it unused. Before you choose, read our garnet guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural garnet with a weight of 5.6 Carat. Its price is Rs. 6,830 — roughly Rs. 1,220 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-GT-02 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.

Between two and six carats is the range most people choose for a gents' ring or a noticeable pendant. Here colour drives the price more than size does, which is why two stones of near-identical weight can be priced very differently.

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.