Ask any dealer what a careful buyer should check on amethyst, and heat comes first. Colour in this family can be altered, so it is worth a short conversation before you commit to a 9.15 carat stone.

What is normal for amethyst

Most amethyst is found and sold as it came out of the ground, but some stones are warmed to lighten the colour. That is an accepted trade practice, not a scandal, provided the seller is open about it. Ask us about this stone on WhatsApp and we will say what we know. Independent lab testing is available on request, and a certificate of authenticity can be issued too.

This stone in particular

It is a natural Jamunia, laser cut, 9.15 carats, priced at Rs. 16,500, about Rs. 1,803 per carat. Hardness is 7 on the Mohs scale, comfortable for a ring if it is not banged against worktops. Browse the rest of our amethyst range if you want to compare colour depth side by side.

The reference to quote is GS-000240. Payment is on delivery, and you may open the parcel and look closely before handing over any money.

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 9.15 Carat. Its price is Rs. 16,500 — roughly Rs. 1,803 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000240 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.