6.10 carats — 6.70 ratti — at Rs. 3,660, about Rs. 600 per carat. The reference is GS-JD-0005.

A genuine oval

Measured across its outline this stone is a true ellipse, 1.35 times as wide as it is tall, with a continuously curved edge and no flattened sides. That matters practically: an oval drops into a standard oval bezel, while the cushions and step cuts elsewhere in this collection need a rectangular or square mount. Several of the stones here are rectangular, and we have not called any of them oval.

What the photograph actually shows

Brightness reads 100 out of 255 and saturation 77%, which together describe a bright, strongly coloured green — vivid enough to read across a room. The lightness varies across the face by 46 points, which is a good deal of variation: there is a pale, almost frosted zone across the upper part of the stone and deeper green towards the edges. That is visible in the photograph and you should expect to see it in the hand.

Whether that reads as depth or as patchiness is personal. If you want flat even colour, GS-JD-0004 is the stone to look at instead.

Wearing it

Six carats in a faceted oval is a practical ring stone, and the oval outline lies naturally along a finger. It will also work as a small pendant.

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. Independent testing can be arranged on request — message +92 308 887 3888 with the reference. 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 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.