A 7.7 carat amethyst of this kind is sold on its colour and its size, and it suits buyers who want a ring that reads from a distance without climbing into expensive territory.

The figures

This natural stone has a laser cut and a purple colour. The price is Rs. 19,500, or about Rs. 2,532 per carat, and the reference to quote is GS-000227. In amethyst, per-carat rates are modest, so size and depth of colour do most of the work in setting the price.

Fitting it into jewellery

At Mohs 7 the stone resists everyday wear, though it can pick up fine scratches from grit over the years. A ring with raised claws or a bezel suits it. If you prefer a pendant, a simple silver cap keeps the weight comfortable. We can discuss a custom silver ring setting with you on WhatsApp.

Some amethyst is warmed to lighten its colour, though most is sold as it came out of the ground; ask us what we know about this piece. See similar stones on the amethyst page.

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 7.7 Carat. Its price is Rs. 19,500 — roughly Rs. 2,532 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000227 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.