24 carats — 26.37 ratti — at Rs. 3,600, about Rs. 150 per carat. The reference is GS-00089.

What the photograph actually shows

This is by far the lightest stone in the collection: brightness reads 163 out of 255, where the next lightest is 120 and the darkest is 100. It is a pale cream and sand colour with soft tan and rust-brown mottling drifting through it, and saturation measures 26%, so the colour is quiet and warm rather than strong.

Its lightness varies across the face by only 27 points, the most even reading of the four. On a pale stone that evenness matters: a light background shows any dark patch far more plainly than a dark stone would, and this one has none.

Why it suits jewellery

Pale neutral stones are the easiest to build a piece around. They sit comfortably against both silver and yellow gold, they do not compete with other stones in a multi-stone setting, and they suit everyday wear in a way a strongly coloured stone does not. If you are commissioning something and want the metalwork to be the feature, this is the stone to choose.

The cut

A rectangular cushion cabochon with a low dome and softened corners. The low profile is practical: it sits close to the finger, catches on less, and takes a shallower bezel than a high-domed stone would.

Care

Warm water and a soft cloth. Pale porous-looking stones mark more easily than dark ones, so keep it away from oils, perfume and hairspray, and take it off before anything messy. No ultrasonic cleaner.

Its treatment is recorded as "not tested" rather than untreated. We can arrange an independent identification before you buy — message +92 308 887 3888 with the reference. The rest of the collection is in the jasper 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 jasper with a weight of 24 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,600 — roughly Rs. 150 for each carat. Origin: Africa. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-00089 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.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

On the Mohs scale jasper rates 6.5 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 jasper 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 jasper 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): Jasper is usually untreated, though some is dyed. 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.