The question we are asked more than any other is what an original amethyst should cost in Pakistan. There is no single answer, but there is a method, and this stone is a good one to work it through on — because at 24.60 carats it is the largest amethyst we currently list, and large stones are where most pricing mistakes are made.

This stone's numbers

24.60 carats, which is 27.03 ratti. Faceted, body colour light purple. Rs. 30,000 — about Rs. 1,220 per carat — reference GS-000246.

How amethyst is priced, in order of weight

1. Colour does most of the work. A saturated purple that holds up under indoor light can cost three or four times what a washed-out stone of identical weight costs. Everything else is secondary.
2. Cut quality comes next. A precise cut with no window in the middle returns light to your eye. A quick commercial cut leaks it out of the back.
3. Clarity matters, but less than you would expect. Amethyst is usually eye-clean, so you should simply expect that rather than pay extra for it.
4. Size matters least. This is the part that surprises people. Amethyst grows in large crystals, so there is no scarcity premium for big stones — and the fixed cost of cutting is spread over more carats, which pushes the per-carat rate down as the stone gets bigger.

You can see point four working on this site. This 24.60 carat stone is Rs. 1,220 per carat. A four carat stone in the same collection is close to Rs. 2,700 per carat. Both are honestly priced; the difference is arithmetic, not quality.

Why a quoted "rate per carat" tells you almost nothing

If somebody quotes you a flat rate for amethyst without showing you the stone, treat it as a warning. Two stones of the same weight can legitimately differ by a factor of four. That is why every listing here carries its own price, its own per-carat figure and its own photograph rather than a category-wide rate. Our gemstone price guide sets out the same logic across the other stones we sell.

What should I pay for a ring-sized amethyst?

For a 5–10 carat stone of honest mid-purple colour and a clean commercial cut, the realistic range in Pakistan is roughly Rs. 700 to Rs. 2,800 per carat, which is exactly the spread you will find across our amethyst collection. Much below that and you should ask what is wrong with the stone. Much above it, and you should ask what makes it worth the premium.

Does a certificate change the price?

It should not change what the stone is worth, only your confidence in it. A certificate of authenticity is available on request here, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged. Treatment has not been tested on this piece, so our sheet says so.

Can I negotiate?

Prices on the site are the prices we charge; there is no inflated list price with a discount applied on top. What you can do is inspect before you pay, because delivery is Cash on Delivery, and send it back within seven days if it is not what you expected.

Ordering

One stone only. Flat Rs. 500 delivery anywhere in Pakistan by insured, tracked courier, dispatched within one to two working days. Shape and measurements have not been recorded for this piece — ask on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888 and we will measure it.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural amethyst, known in Urdu as Jamunia, with a weight of 24.6 Carat. Its price is Rs. 30,000 — roughly Rs. 1,220 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000246 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.