Every stone on this site is sold loose, which means unset: the gem on its own, with no ring, no pendant and no mount. For a large stone like this one that is usually the right way to buy, and it is worth explaining why rather than assuming you already know.

The stone

17.75 carats, which is 19.51 ratti. Faceted. Rs. 28,880, about Rs. 1,627 per carat, reference GS-000239. Body colour, shape and measurements have not been recorded for this individual piece — the specification table says so, and we will measure and photograph it against a scale on request.

Why buy loose

• You can see the whole stone. Nothing is hidden under a bezel or behind claws. Included edges and cutting faults have nowhere to go.
• The two prices stay separate. You know what the gem cost and what the metalwork cost. In finished jewellery those are rolled into one number and the split is rarely in your favour.
• The design is yours. Your jeweller builds around the stone instead of you choosing from whatever stock mounts happen to exist.
• It travels and stores easily. A loose stone in a parcel is simple to post, simple to inspect on delivery and simple to send back.
• Resetting later is normal. A stone outlives several settings, and starting loose makes that obvious from the beginning.

What to do once it arrives

Weigh it, if you have a jeweller's scale — it should read 17.75 carats. Look at it under daylight and under room light. Check the table for a window by holding it over printed text. Then take it to your jeweller with a clear idea of the piece you want; at this weight it suits a broad silver ring, a substantial pendant or a sherwani brooch.

Can you set it for me instead?

Yes. Message us on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888 with the design and your finger size and we will quote the mount as a separate line from the stone, so you can see both figures and decide.

Is buying loose riskier?

Less risky, in our experience, because you inspect the gem itself rather than a finished object that hides it. You pay the rider only after the parcel is open, and you have seven days to return it unused. A certificate of authenticity is available on request, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged; treatment has not been tested on this piece and the specification says so.

Delivery across Pakistan

Flat Rs. 500 by insured, tracked courier to every city, dispatched within one to two working days, with most addresses receiving the parcel inside about seven working days.

Before you decide

Compare it against the rest of the loose amethyst collection, each with its own per-carat rate, and read how those rates are built in our gemstone price guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural amethyst, known in Urdu as Jamunia, with a weight of 17.75 Carat. Its price is Rs. 28,880 — roughly Rs. 1,627 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000239 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.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

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.