"High quality" is easy to type and hard to prove, so here is the checklist a jeweller runs through when deciding whether a stone is worth building a piece around — and where this one stands against it.

The stone

10.70 carats, which is 11.76 ratti. Shape: round. Cut: faceted. Rs. 20,630, about Rs. 1,928 per carat, reference GS-000237. The next section explains what that rate is paying for.

The jeweller's checklist

1. Is the outline regular? A round is the easiest shape to check and the hardest to fake — rotate it and the outline should not wobble, and the facets should line up in clean rings.
2. Is the cut doing any work? The round brilliant returns more light than any other standard shape. Hold it over printed text: if you can read through the middle of the table, light is escaping out of the back and the stone will look flat however good the colour is.
3. Is there enough weight for the design? At 10.70 carats this carries a cocktail ring, a men's silver ring or a substantial pendant without looking thin.
4. Are there corners to protect? No. A round has no vulnerable points, so a simple bezel or four claws is sufficient and the setting can stay low and comfortable.
5. Is the stone durable enough? Amethyst is 7 on the Mohs scale, with no cleavage. It takes setting pressure and daily wear far better than tanzanite, opal or emerald.
6. Can it be replaced? Yes, which matters more than people think. If a stone is damaged during setting, amethyst can be matched. A rare stone cannot.

Why a round costs more per carat

A round brilliant keeps less of the original rough than an oval or a cushion — cutters lose more weight making one, and that lost weight is paid for in the price. You are buying the shape as well as the material. If raw size per rupee is what you are after, an oval or a freeform from the same collection will give you more stone for the money. If you want the stone to be lively on the hand, the round earns its premium.

What is not yet recorded

Body colour, clarity grade and the diameter are not on the sheet for this piece, and we leave those fields honest rather than filling them with plausible values. Diameter decides the mount, so ask us on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888 before your jeweller orders or makes one, and we will measure it and photograph it against a scale.

Does high quality mean certified?

No — they are separate claims. A certificate of authenticity is available on request for this stone, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged, but no certificate grades beauty. Treatment has not been tested here, and our specification says so instead of claiming the stone is unheated.

Care

Clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoid ultrasonic cleaners and bleach, and keep it out of long direct sunlight. Full routine in the amethyst care guide.

Ordering

One piece only. Flat Rs. 500 delivery anywhere in Pakistan, insured and tracked, dispatched in one to two working days. Cash on Delivery after inspection, seven days to return it unused.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural amethyst, known in Urdu as Jamunia, with a weight of 10.7 Carat. Its price is Rs. 20,630 — roughly Rs. 1,928 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000237 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 amethyst rates 7. 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 amethyst 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 amethyst 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): Amethyst is usually untreated, though some stones are heated to lighten the colour. 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.