A pendant is the easiest piece of gemstone jewellery to get right, which is why it is usually the best first purchase. There is no finger size to measure, no sizing to redo later, and nothing to catch on clothing. The only real decisions are the weight of the stone and the chain that carries it.

The stone

5.40 carats — 5.93 ratti. Faceted, body colour purple. Rs. 8,630, about Rs. 1,598 per carat, reference GS-000242. One piece only.

Why this weight works on a chain

Between about four and eight carats a stone is visible from across a room but light enough that a fine chain carries it without sagging or snapping. Heavier stones need a substantial chain, which changes the character of the piece and the cost. At 5.40 carats this one sits comfortably in that range.

Choosing the setting

• Bezel with an integrated bail. The cleanest look, and the most secure. The rim protects the stone's edges and the bail is part of the mount rather than soldered on.
• Four-claw with a separate bail. Lets more light in from the sides, which lifts the colour. Check the claws once a year.
• Open back. Strongly recommended for amethyst. Light entering from behind brightens a mid purple noticeably; a closed back makes the same stone look darker and flatter.
• Chain length. 16–18 inches sits at the collarbone and suits a single stone. Longer chains move more and show the stone less.

Metal choice

925 silver and white gold cool the purple and make it look crisper. Yellow gold warms it and draws out any red. Rose gold is a harder match — it tends to fight a cool purple. If you can, hold the stone against two metals in daylight before deciding; it takes a minute and settles the question for good.

Can you set it for me?

Yes. Message us on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888 with the style you want and we will quote the mount separately from the stone, so the two prices stay visible rather than being rolled into one figure.

Measurements

Shape and dimensions have not been recorded for this piece. We will measure it and photograph it against a scale on request — useful if your jeweller is making the bezel before the stone arrives.

Treatment and certification

Treatment has not been tested on this stone, and our specification says that rather than claiming it is unheated. Mild heating is accepted practice on amethyst. A certificate of authenticity is available on request and independent laboratory testing can be arranged.

Ordering

Flat Rs. 500 delivery anywhere in Pakistan, insured and tracked, dispatched within one to two working days. Cash on Delivery, seven days to return it unused. See other pendant-sized stones in the amethyst collection.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural amethyst, known in Urdu as Jamunia, with a weight of 5.4 Carat. Its price is Rs. 8,630 — roughly Rs. 1,598 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000242 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.

Between two and six carats is the range most people choose for a gents' ring or a noticeable pendant. Here colour drives the price more than size does, which is why two stones of near-identical weight can be priced very differently.

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.