Seven and three-quarter carats is a mid-sized weight for sunstone, which rarely goes much bigger in the pieces we list. On a finger it is visible without being heavy, and in a pendant it sits as a modest, glinting accent.

The softness of the gem shapes how you wear it. At 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale it will scratch more easily than topaz or sapphire, so a bigger stone means a bigger area exposed to dust and knocks. Choose a setting that covers the surface or wear it as a pendant.

What to look for in sunstone

Sunstone is prized for a glittery, sparkling effect, so judge it by how the light plays across it rather than by colour alone. Look at it under different light, check the polish for scratches and make sure the edges are sound. Usually it is not treated, and we can tell you what we know about this exact stone.

This piece costs Rs. 1,760, about Rs. 227 per carat, and its reference is GS-SU-0006. See the other options in the sunstone collection.

Order with Cash on Delivery anywhere in Pakistan: open the parcel, check the stone, then pay. If it is not right for you, you have 7 days to return it. Before you choose, read our sunstone guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural sunstone with a weight of 7.75 Carat. Its price is Rs. 1,760 — roughly Rs. 227 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-SU-0006 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 sunstone 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 sunstone 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 sunstone 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): Sunstone is usually untreated. 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.