Most Pakistani families call amethyst jamunia, and that is the word you will hear at a jeweller's counter in Karachi or anywhere else in the country. Vedic astrology calls it a stone of Saturn, and some buyers see an astrologer before wearing one. That is tradition, and we pass it on as nothing more.

This is a natural amethyst of 10.25 carats with a laser cut, purple in colour, under reference AG-000225.

At this weight it is a big stone, well suited to a bold ring or a pendant in a plain bezel. It rates 7 on the Mohs scale, so it will handle regular wear when the setting protects it. Do not leave it in strong sun for long periods, because amethyst can fade, and clean it with mild soap and water.

Most amethyst is sold as found, but occasionally a stone is warmed to soften a very dark colour. Ask us on WhatsApp what we know about this one, or have it examined by an independent lab if you prefer. For related pieces see the amethyst collection and our list of Urdu and English gemstone names.

Open the box with the rider present, check the stone and then pay; Karachi usually gets it in 1–2 working days, other cities in 2–4, and you can return it within 7 days. Read our amethyst guide too.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural amethyst, known in Urdu as Jamunia, with a weight of 10.25 Carat. Its price is Rs. 25,500 — roughly Rs. 2,488 for each carat. Origin: Pakistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000225 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 amethyst rates 7. 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 amethyst 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 amethyst 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): Amethyst is usually untreated, though some stones are heated to lighten the colour. 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.