Sit across a table from someone wearing an 11.3 carat jamunia and you will know it is a gemstone. This one suits a ring meant to be noticed, or a pendant that hangs well without fuss.

The stone

It is a natural amethyst, laser cut, purple and 11.3 carats in weight. Quote AG-000244 when you message us and we will bring it up straight away. More are grouped under amethyst.

Wear and care

Amethyst is a type of quartz, 7 on the Mohs scale. Daily wear is fine; the danger is a sharp knock on the edge, so pick a setting that protects the girdle. Clean it with warm water, a drop of mild soap and a soft cloth. Do not leave it on a hot, bright windowsill, because long exposure to strong light can fade amethyst.

A lot of amethyst reaches the market without any enhancement, while some is heated to tone down the colour. Message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this one. If you prefer, an independent lab test is your option.

Pay only after the stone is in your hand; Karachi usually receives orders in 1–2 working days, other cities in 2–4, and returns are open for 7 days. Read our amethyst guide first.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural amethyst, known in Urdu as Jamunia, with a weight of 11.3 Carat. Its price is Rs. 18,000 — roughly Rs. 1,593 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000244 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.