These are the questions people ask most about this 6.1 carat yashab, a soft apple green stone with a clean polish.

Is it dyed?

Jade can be dyed or filled with polymer, and clean undyed material usually costs more. We will tell you what we know about this exact stone if you send reference GS-JD-0005 to +92 308 887 3888; independent lab testing is available on request.

Will it chip easily?

Less than most. Jade measures 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale and its crystals are interlocked, which makes it tough. It is still wise to avoid hard knocks and strong cleaners.

What is the price?

Rs. 3,660, or about Rs. 600 per carat.

What setting suits it?

A slim silver ring or a simple pendant. Hold it in daylight when it arrives and check that the green is even from edge to edge. The jade collection has other shades of green.

Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, so you inspect the stone before paying, and returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery. 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. 3,660 — roughly Rs. 600 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-JD-0005 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.