Amethyst and citrine are the same mineral. Both are quartz, and what separates them is iron content and, in many cases, heat. This 5.25 carat laser cut amethyst is on the purple side of that family, which is the colour most buyers picture when they say jamunia.

The stone is priced at Rs. 13,130, about Rs. 2,501 per carat. Hardness is 7 on the Mohs scale, comfortable enough for a ring if you take the usual care with knocks. Amethyst is usually left as it comes, although some stones are heated to lighten the colour, so it is worth asking us on WhatsApp what we know about this one. Independent lab testing can be arranged on request.

In Vedic astrology amethyst is linked with Saturn, and it is customarily worn on the advice of an astrologer rather than on a whim. That is tradition, not a promise.

The reference to quote is GS-00070. More purple stones are in the amethyst collection, and questions are welcome at any time before you decide.

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 5.25 Carat. Its price is Rs. 13,130 — roughly Rs. 2,501 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-00070 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.

Between two and six carats is the range most people choose for a gents' ring or a noticeable pendant. Here colour drives the price more than size does, which is why two stones of near-identical weight can be priced very differently.

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.