Here is a short list for anyone thinking about this 2.7 carat aquamarine, a small stone that is easy to wear.

• Natural aquamarine, beruj in Urdu, from Afghanistan, in a light blue beryl tone.
• Small stones like this carry a higher rate per carat than large ones, so compare like with like.
• It rates 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, enough for a ring.
• Check the corners and surface for chips when the parcel arrives.
• Look at the colour near a window as well as under indoor light.
• Quote AG-000269 on WhatsApp for extra photos or questions.

At this weight it sits well in a slim silver ring or as a small pendant, and its hardness handles ordinary wear if the setting guards the corners.

Many aquamarines are heated to drive out green and sharpen the blue, so ask us what we know about this particular stone; independent lab testing is your option. Compare it with others in the aquamarine category. If it is not right when you open it, the 7-day return applies.

Cash on Delivery reaches Karachi in about 1–2 working days and other cities in 2–4; you see it before you pay. Read our aquamarine guide too.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural aquamarine, known in Urdu as Beruj, with a weight of 2.7 Carat. Its price is Rs. 6,750 — roughly Rs. 2,500 for each carat. Origin: Afghanistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000269 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.

Between two and six carats is the range most people choose for a gents' ring or a noticeable pendant. Here colour drives the price more than size does, which is why two stones of near-identical weight can be priced very differently.

On the Mohs scale aquamarine rates 7.5 to 8. It handles daily wear, but a hard knock can still nick an exposed corner, so a protective setting is a sensible choice. Clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and keep it away from abrasive cleaners and high heat.

Whoever you buy aquamarine 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 aquamarine for those three points before it is listed, 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. No lab report yet; independent testing welcome. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Aquamarine is commonly heated to remove green tones and leave a purer blue. 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.