When a garnet arrives, what should you check? This 6.20 carat deep red stone is a good one to practise on.

• Open the parcel in daylight and tilt the stone. The red should stay red, not slide towards brown or black.
• Look through it from the side. A good garnet passes light all the way through, with no dark patch at the centre.
• Compare the weight on the paperwork with the 6.20 carats we list.
• Check that the colour matches the photographs, which show the stone as it is on a plain background.

If you have any questions, message us on WhatsApp quoting GSN-GT-04.

Because you pay on delivery, you can do all of this before handing over any money, and you have 7 days after delivery to return it unused if it is not what you expected. Karachi orders usually arrive in 1 to 2 working days and the rest of Pakistan in 2 to 4.

Garnet rates 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, comfortable for a ring, and a soft brush with mild soap keeps it clear. More stones from this family are in the garnet category. Before you choose, read our garnet guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural garnet with a weight of 6.2 Carat. Its price is Rs. 7,430 — roughly Rs. 1,198 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-GT-04 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 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.