A few questions come up about this 8.3 carat amethyst, so here are the ones that matter. It is a natural stone with a laser cut, purple in colour, listed at Rs. 13,880. That is about Rs. 1,672 per carat, one of the lower rates among our amethysts, and the reference is GS-000226.

Why is the per-carat rate lower than on smaller amethysts?

Rates in amethyst do not rise in a straight line with weight, and colour depth and clarity matter as much as size. Lay it next to our other pieces in the amethyst collection to see the difference.

Has it been heated?

Amethyst mostly reaches buyers as mined, though a few stones are warmed to lighten the colour. Ask on WhatsApp what we know about this exact stone, and an independent lab test is available on request.

Which setting suits 8.3 carats?

Silver or gold in a closed-back bezel keeps the pavilion safe. Hardness is Mohs 7, fine for a ring that is not knocked about, and we can talk through a custom silver ring setting on WhatsApp.

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 8.3 Carat. Its price is Rs. 13,880 — roughly Rs. 1,672 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000226 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.