9.45 carats — 10.38 ratti — at Rs. 5,670, about Rs. 600 per carat. The reference is GS-JD-0012.

What the photograph actually shows

Brightness reads 101 out of 255, so this is one of the lighter, livelier stones here, and saturation measures 77% — strong colour rather than a pastel. Its lightness varies across the face by only 34 points, among the most even readings in the collection, which means the tone holds from one end to the other without patches.

The hue sits on the true-green side rather than leaning yellow or blue, which is the colour most people have in mind when they ask for a green stone.

The two jades, and why it matters

Only two minerals may properly be sold as jade: nephrite and jadeite. They are different minerals with different chemistry, both genuine jade, and neither is a fake version of the other. Nephrite is tougher and more muted; fine jadeite is rarer, more translucent and reaches prices nephrite never approaches.

A great deal of green material is also sold as jade that is neither — dyed quartzite and serpentine are both common. Telling them apart by eye is genuinely difficult, which is why we record every stone here as "not tested" rather than claiming more than we know, and why we will arrange an independent identification for any stone on request. If that matters to your purchase, ask before you buy rather than after.

Wearing it

Nearly 9.5 carats in a step cut is a substantial ring stone or a good pendant. The rectangular outline suits a plain bezel, which also protects the corners.

Care

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

Its treatment is recorded as "not tested" rather than untreated, and no origin is documented for it. Message +92 308 887 3888 with the reference for testing or more photographs. 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 9.45 Carat. Its price is Rs. 5,670 — roughly Rs. 600 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-JD-0012 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.