Nine and a quarter carats of red garnet is the headline. The rest of the story is about hardness and good sense.

Garnet reaches 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, above many popular stones and on a par with quartz. It copes with the small knocks that come with wearing a ring, and a quick wash in lukewarm water brings back the shine. Avoid sudden temperature changes and harsh chemicals.

Red garnet has been worn for centuries, and many traditions link it with energy and commitment. Treat that as folklore. What matters to you is that the stone is attractive and fairly priced.

The usual position in the trade is that garnet rarely needs enhancing. If you want to know what we know about this one, message us on WhatsApp quoting GSN-GT-15. Independent lab testing is your choice.

Nothing elaborate is needed to make it look good: a plain silver band or a simple pendant frame does the job.

Related stones are in our garnet listings.

Check it in daylight when it arrives and make sure the red holds away from the window.

Pay the rider in cash only after you are satisfied with the stone. Karachi deliveries usually take 1 to 2 working days, 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 9.25 Carat. Its price is Rs. 10,280 — roughly Rs. 1,111 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-GT-15 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.