Amber is among the softest materials sold as a gemstone, at 2 to 2.5 on the Mohs scale, so durability is the honest place to begin with this 1.8 carat kehruba. A fingernail will not mark it, but a key in a pocket will, and a ring worn daily will be dull within months. A pendant on a short chain, or earrings, is what we would suggest.

The stone is golden, weighing 1.8 carats, at Rs. 2,700, about Rs. 1,500 per carat. Clarifying by heat is routine for amber, and resin or plastic imitations are widespread, so testing is wise before spending much. Ask us on WhatsApp with reference GS-00032 and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone. Independent lab testing is available on request.

Care and storage

Wipe it with a soft damp cloth; never use ultrasonic cleaners, alcohol or solvents. Keep it in a separate pouch, away from heat and direct sun. Our gemstone care guide has more, and the amber category lists similar stones.

Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, so you inspect the stone before paying, and returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural amber, known in Urdu as Kehruba, with a weight of 1.8 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,700 — roughly Rs. 1,500 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-00032 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.

Under two carats, a stone like this sits neatly in a slim ring, a stud or a delicate pendant and does not snag on sleeves. It is also where many first-time buyers begin when a stone is recommended for astrological reasons, because the total cost stays modest.

On the Mohs scale amber rates 2 to 2.5. That makes it soft for a gemstone, better suited to pendants, earrings and rings for special occasions than to a daily ring. Keep it away from perfume, cleaning products, steam and ultrasonic cleaners, and polish it with a dry, soft cloth after wear.

Whoever you buy amber 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 amber for those three points before it is listed, a certificate is available on request, 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. Certificate available on request. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Amber is often heat-clarified; copal and plastic imitations are common, so test before buying expensive pieces. 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.