10.85 carats — 11.92 ratti — at Rs. 6,530, about Rs. 602 per carat. The reference is GS-JD-0016.

What the photograph actually shows

Brightness reads 98 out of 255 and saturation 74%, describing a bright, clear green of moderate strength. Its lightness varies across the face by only 34 points, among the most even readings in this collection — the tone stays consistent right across a large face, which is harder to find at this size than at a small one, because there is simply more surface for a variation to show in.

The hue is a true green, neither leaning yellow nor leaning blue.

The cut

A step cut, 1.47 times as wide as it is tall — a long rectangle with parallel facets running the length of the stone. Step cuts suit even colour, because the broad flat planes show an unbroken sweep of tone rather than breaking it into flashes. On a stone with patchy colour the same cut would show every patch.

What we can and cannot tell you

We have not had this stone laboratory tested, so its treatment is recorded as "not tested" rather than untreated, and we hold no documented origin for it. Green stones are among the easiest to misidentify by eye, and we would rather record what we know than imply more.

If an independent identification matters to your purchase, we can arrange testing before you commit — message +92 308 887 3888 with the reference. The 7-day return stands regardless.

Wearing it

Nearly 11 carats in a long rectangle makes a bold ring stone or a generous pendant. A plain bezel suits it and protects the corners, which are the vulnerable part of any step cut.

Care

Warm water and a soft cloth. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, hot water, bleach and household cleaners.

The rest of the collection is in the jade category.

Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, so you inspect the stone before paying, and returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural jade, known in Urdu as Yashab, with a weight of 10.85 Carat. Its price is Rs. 6,530 — roughly Rs. 602 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-JD-0016 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 jade rates 6 to 7. That is middle-of-the-road hardness: comfortable in pendants and earrings, and in rings worn with some care. Store it apart from harder stones so it does not pick up scratches, and wipe it with a damp cloth rather than scrubbing.

Whoever you buy jade 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 jade 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): Jade (yashab) may be dyed or polymer-impregnated; untreated jade costs more. 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.