Honesty about durability comes first with this 1.8 carat kehruba. Amber is one of the softest materials sold as a gem, at just 2 to 2.5 on the Mohs scale. Your fingernail will not mark it, but a key in your pocket will, and a ring worn every day will look dull within months. We would suggest a pendant on a short chain, or a pair of earrings.

The colour is golden, and the stone weighs 1.8 carats. Heat clarifying is routine for amber, and resin or plastic copies are everywhere, so testing makes sense before spending much. Message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-00032 and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone. An independent lab test is your choice.

Care and storage

Clean it with a soft, damp cloth and never with ultrasonic machines, alcohol or solvents. Store it in its own pouch away from heat and direct sunlight. Our gemstone care guide has more, and the amber category lists similar pieces.

It ships Cash on Delivery, so you see it before paying; Karachi usually takes 1–2 working days, other cities 2–4, and returns are accepted within 7 days.

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-00032 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.