At 8.05 carats this Jamunia sits in a handy middle ground. It is large enough to look generous in a ring, yet light enough to hang from a thin chain without any pull.

The price is Rs. 13,880, or about Rs. 1,724 per carat, for a natural amethyst that is laser cut and purple in colour. Reference GS-000247. Our full amethyst category shows comparable stones if you want to line a few up.

Setting it

Silver suits purple well, and a custom silver ring setting can be discussed on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888. A claw setting shows off the facets; a bezel adds protection. The stone is 7 on the Mohs scale, hard enough for regular use as long as it is not knocked against edges.

Heating to lighten colour does happen with amethyst, though it is not universal. Ask about this stone, and we will share what we know. After your parcel arrives by insured, tracked courier you may open it and inspect before paying.

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 8.05 Carat. Its price is Rs. 13,880 — roughly Rs. 1,724 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000247 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.