Kehruba is the softest stone in most collections, and that is the first thing to know before you buy it. This 1.8 carat golden amber sits at only 2 to 2.5 on the Mohs scale. Because amber is so light, it also looks bigger than the same weight of quartz would.

That softness decides how it should be worn. Earrings or a pendant suit it much better than a ring, since a ring takes daily bumps that amber cannot handle. Keep it away from perfume, hairspray and hot water, and clean it with a soft cloth.

What we know

The colour is a warm golden shade, and it is sold as one stone, exactly as photographed.

Amber is commonly clarified by heat, and copal or plastic copies turn up often, so have expensive pieces tested. Message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-000112 and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is your option. To learn how fakes are spotted, read our amber real or fake guide, and see the amber collection for more.

Inspect it at your door and pay on delivery; Karachi usually receives orders in 1–2 working days, other cities in 2–4, with 7 days to return.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural amber, known in Urdu as Kehruba, with a weight of 1.8 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,700 — roughly Rs. 1,500 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000112 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.

Under two carats, a stone like this sits neatly in a slim ring, a stud or a delicate pendant and does not snag on sleeves. It is also where many first-time buyers begin when a stone is recommended for astrological reasons, because the total cost stays modest.

On the Mohs scale amber rates 2 to 2.5. That makes it soft for a gemstone, better suited to pendants, earrings and rings for special occasions than to a daily ring. Keep it away from perfume, cleaning products, steam and ultrasonic cleaners, and polish it with a dry, soft cloth after wear.

Whoever you buy amber 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 amber 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): Amber is often heat-clarified; copal and plastic imitations are common, so test before buying expensive pieces. 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.