If you want a Jamunia that reads clearly as a gemstone from across a table, an 11.3 carat stone like this is where to start. It suits a ring made to be noticed, or a pendant that hangs well without being fussy.

The stone

A natural amethyst, laser cut, purple in colour and 11.3 carats in weight. It costs Rs. 18,000, which comes to about Rs. 1,593 per carat. Reference GS-000244 will bring it straight up if you message us. More are grouped under amethyst.

Wear and care

Amethyst is a variety of quartz with a Mohs hardness of 7. Everyday wear is fine; the risk is a sharp knock on the edge, so choose a setting that protects the girdle. Clean with warm water, a drop of mild soap and a soft cloth. Do not leave it on a hot, bright windowsill, as long exposure to strong light can fade amethyst colour.

Plenty of amethyst reaches the market without any enhancement, while some pieces are heated to tone down the colour. Ask on WhatsApp (+92 308 887 3888) and we will share what we know about this one. If you prefer, independent lab testing is available on request.

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

This particular stone

This listing is one natural amethyst, known in Urdu as Jamunia, with a weight of 11.3 Carat. Its price is Rs. 18,000 — roughly Rs. 1,593 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000244 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.