11.55 carats — 12.69 ratti — at Rs. 6,940, about Rs. 601 per carat. The reference is GS-JD-0018. It is the largest stone in this collection.

Why a pendant rather than a ring

Weight and spread. At 11.55 carats this is more than most people want on a finger, and a stone this broad catches on cuffs and door handles in a way that gets tiresome quickly. Hung at the neck the same weight is barely noticed, and the broad face is seen flat — which is the whole point of a stone whose appeal is its colour across a large surface.

Its outline is a clean oval, 1.29 times as wide as it is tall, which hangs squarely rather than twisting on the chain. It will need a proper bail; a thin jump ring is not enough at this weight.

What the photograph actually shows

Brightness reads 87 out of 255, placing it among the deeper stones here, with saturation at 80% — so a rich green rather than a bright one. Most notably, its lightness varies across the face by only 32 points, the second-most even reading in the collection.

That evenness matters more here than on any other stone on this page, precisely because the face is the largest. A patch or a pale corner that would go unnoticed on a 6 carat stone is obvious across 11.55 carats, and this one does not have them.

Wearing it

A pendant first, a bold ring second for a large hand. A deep green of this tone works best against silver or white metal.

Care

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

We have not had this stone tested, so its treatment is recorded as "not tested" rather than untreated, and we hold no documented origin for it. We are glad to send more photographs or arrange independent testing before you buy — message +92 308 887 3888 with the reference. Smaller weights for comparison are 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 11.55 Carat. Its price is Rs. 6,940 — roughly Rs. 601 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-JD-0018 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.