A 7.7 carat nephrite jade — 8.46 ratti — at Rs. 3,470, about Rs. 451 per carat.

The one stone here cut upright

Every other stone in this category is wider than it is tall. This one is the reverse: 0.774, meaning it stands taller than it spreads, cut as an upright barrel rather than a flat oval. That is a deliberate choice for a men's ring and an uncommon one to find.

An upright stone fills the width of a broad shank without overhanging the sides of the finger, and it gives the ring height, which reads as substance. A wide oval of the same weight would spread across the knuckle and sit lower. Which you want depends on the hand and the shank, but for the heavy silver rings worn here the upright cut is usually the better answer.

Colour

At 94% green coverage this is the most consistently coloured stone in the collection, with brightness of 58 out of 255 — mid-range, deep enough to look serious without going so dark that the stone loses life indoors.

Why nephrite suits a ring worn every day

This is the honest argument for nephrite over almost any other green stone at this price. Its interlocking fibrous structure makes it extraordinarily resistant to chipping and breaking — tougher than jadeite, tougher than quartz, tougher than most gems twice its hardness. It will take a scratch from grit or steel, because it is only 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, but it does not shatter. For a ring that stays on the hand through ordinary work, that trade is usually the right one.

Setting advice

Bezel in silver, seated low. Ask your jeweller to set it cold; nephrite tolerates handling well but there is no reason to take heat near any set stone.

Rate and care

Rs. 451 per carat, inside the Rs. 442 to Rs. 457 band this category occupies. Warm water, mild soap, soft cloth; no ultrasonic cleaner, no steam. Treatment has not been tested on this stone, and we record that rather than describing it as untreated. No documented origin is held. Dimensions and clarity are not recorded yet; ask and we will measure.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural nephrite with a weight of 7.7 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,470 — roughly Rs. 451 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-NE-0007 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 nephrite rates 6 to 6.5. 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 nephrite 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 nephrite 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): Nephrite is usually untreated, though some is dyed or waxed. 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.