Of all the shapes a transparent coloured stone gets cut into, the oval is the most useful compromise. It returns nearly as much light as a round brilliant, it wastes far less of the original crystal, and it covers more of the finger than a round of the same weight.

The stone

5.50 carats, which is 6.04 ratti. Shape: oval — recorded for this individual stone, not assumed. Recorded colour: golden yellow. Rs. 12,380, about Rs. 2,251 per carat, reference GS-000200.

What the oval does for you

• It looks larger than its weight. A longer face means more stone visible at a glance than a round of identical carat.
• It elongates the hand. Set north–south along the finger, an oval visually lengthens it — the reason it has been the default ring shape across the subcontinent for generations.
• No corners to chip. Unlike an emerald or princess cut, there are no vulnerable points, so a simple bezel or four claws is enough.
• Mounts are stock everywhere. Oval settings are standard at every jeweller in Pakistan, which keeps setting costs down and makes a future reset easy.
• It keeps weight from the rough. Less waste in cutting, which helps keep quartz affordable.

What to check in an oval

Three things, all visible from a straight-down photograph. Symmetry: fold the outline in half in your mind both ways, and both halves should mirror — a lopsided oval forces a custom mount and rarely looks right. A window: hold it over printed text and if you can read through the centre, light is escaping out of the back and the stone will look flat however good the colour is. And a bow-tie: elongated ovals sometimes show a dark band across the middle from the pavilion angles, which is a cutting fault rather than a flaw in the material. Ask us on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888 for a straight-down photograph and a video under moving light.

Measurements

Exact length and width have not been recorded for this piece. On an oval the ratio decides how the ring reads on the finger, so ask us to measure it before your jeweller orders a mount.

About the colour

Much of the citrine on the market is heat-treated amethyst — the same mineral, turned permanently from purple to yellow by heating. Natural-colour citrine is paler and less common. Our specification sheet says "often heated" for this stone type rather than claiming otherwise, and this piece has not been tested. Independent laboratory testing can be arranged.

Care

Citrine is 7 on the Mohs scale with no cleavage — straightforward to set and to wear. Warm soapy water and a soft brush; avoid ultrasonic cleaners and long spells in direct sunlight. Our citrine guide has the routine.

Ordering

One piece only. Flat Rs. 500 delivery anywhere in Pakistan, insured and tracked, dispatched in one to two working days. Cash on Delivery, seven days to return it unused. See the other shapes in the citrine collection.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural citrine, known in Urdu as Sunela, with a weight of 5.5 Carat. Its price is Rs. 12,380 — roughly Rs. 2,251 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000200 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 citrine 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 citrine 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 citrine 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): Much citrine on the market is heat-treated amethyst; natural-colour citrine is paler and less common. 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.