If you are after a first jade, and want something wearable every day, a stone of 6.1 carats in soft apple green is a sensible choice. It is neither tiny nor heavy, and it gives enough green to read properly in a ring or pendant.

Why it wears well

Jade measures 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale, and its interlocked crystals make it unusually resistant to chipping. That makes it more forgiving than coral or opal, though it is not indestructible. Perfume and household cleaners can affect it, so put it on last and take it off before cleaning.

What to know before buying

This stone has a clean polish and an even colour. It is priced at Rs. 3,680, or about Rs. 603 per carat; the reference is GS-JD-0004. Jade may be dyed or polymer-treated, and jade without these treatments commands more, so message us on WhatsApp and we will say what we know about this one. Browse alternatives among the jade stones.

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 jade guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural jade, known in Urdu as Yashab, with a weight of 6.1 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,680 — roughly Rs. 603 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-JD-0004 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.