This 6.5 carat laser-cut amethyst is priced at Rs. 16,880, which comes to about Rs. 2,597 per carat. In amethyst, that rate is modest next to most coloured stones, so the money you are weighing here is for size and colour rather than rarity.

The look

Its colour is purple, the classic Jamunia shade that Pakistani buyers expect, and it carries a laser cut. At 6.5 carats it is a generous size for a man's ring or a ladies' pendant, with enough surface to show colour without looking heavy. Most amethyst is sold as mined, but now and then a stone is warmed to lighten it, so ask on WhatsApp what we know about this one. The reference to quote is GS-000221.

Mounting it

Mohs 7 means a ring is realistic, provided the setting protects the edges. Silver suits the cool purple well, and a custom silver ring setting can be discussed on WhatsApp. For a pendant, a simple bezel keeps the stone safe. Keep it out of prolonged strong sunlight and wash it with mild soap only.

For other stones in this colour, look through the amethyst category.

Pay Cash on Delivery once you have opened the parcel and seen the stone yourself, anywhere in Pakistan, with 7 days to return it if you change your mind. 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 6.5 Carat. Its price is Rs. 16,880 — roughly Rs. 2,597 for each carat. Origin: Pakistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000221 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.