A pendant is the easiest piece of gemstone jewellery to get right, which is why it is usually the best first purchase. There is no finger size to measure, no resizing later, and nothing to catch on clothing. For a transparent stone it has a further advantage: a pendant hangs where daylight reaches it, and daylight is where citrine shows its colour best.

The stone

7.35 carats, which is 8.08 ratti. Shape: drop — recorded for this individual stone. Recorded colour: golden yellow. Rs. 19,280, about Rs. 2,623 per carat, reference GS-000201 — among the highest rates in our citrine range, and in citrine that always means depth of colour.

Why a drop is made for this job

• It has a natural top. The narrow end takes the bail, so the stone hangs correctly without a workaround.
• The broad end catches light. As you move, the widest part swings into the light, which is where a warm gold really shows.
• It is awkward elsewhere. In a ring a point snags; in earrings it needs a matched partner, and matching a drop for weight, outline and colour afterwards is difficult.
• It suits a fine chain. At 7.35 carats it is substantial enough to be seen and light enough that a delicate chain carries it.

Specifying the pendant

Ask for an open back — citrine is transparent, and light entering from behind keeps the colour bright, where a closed back makes the same stone look dull. A bezel with an integrated bail is the cleanest and most secure mount, and the rim protects the girdle. Yellow gold deepens the warmth; 925 silver and white gold make the gold read brighter by contrast. A 16 to 18 inch chain sits at the collarbone and suits a single stone of this size.

Measurements

Length and width have not been recorded for this piece. On a drop these matter more than on most shapes, because the bail and the outline have to work together, so ask us on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888 and we will measure it before your jeweller starts.

About the colour

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

Care

Citrine is 7 on the Mohs scale with no cleavage, so a pendant leads an easy life. Warm soapy water and a soft brush; avoid ultrasonic cleaners and long spells in direct sunlight, which can pale the colour over years. 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. More in the citrine collection.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural citrine, known in Urdu as Sunela, with a weight of 7.35 Carat. Its price is Rs. 19,280 — roughly Rs. 2,623 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000201 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 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.