This red garnet comes from Pakistan, a detail some buyers value when they want to wear a stone from their own country. It weighs 9.20 carats.

Garnet scores 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, making it one of the sturdier choices for a ring worn every day. Because the colour belongs to the mineral, enhancement is uncommon in this family. Message us on WhatsApp quoting GSN-GT-14 and we will share what we know of this stone; independent lab testing is your choice.

Setting it

Silver shows off the deep red well and keeps the cost down. Gold makes sense if you want the stone to look richer. A closed-back setting protects the underside from dust.

Comparing it

Set it alongside the rest of the garnet range, where each listing shows that individual stone with its own price.

Delivery is by insured, tracked courier, a flat Rs. 500 per order however many stones you choose.

Clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and keep it in its own pouch.

You open the parcel and check the stone before paying. Karachi orders usually reach you in 1 to 2 working days, the rest of Pakistan in 2 to 4, and unused stones can be returned within 7 days. Before you choose, read our garnet guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural garnet with a weight of 9.2 Carat. Its price is Rs. 10,200 — roughly Rs. 1,109 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-GT-14 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.