The name jamunia comes from the purple of the jamun fruit, and the stone has been a familiar sight in jewellers' trays across Pakistan for generations. Many people choose it for its looks, and some follow the Vedic tradition that links it with Saturn, wearing it on an astrologer's advice.

This stone

A natural amethyst of 6.45 carats, purple, with a Mohs hardness of 7. It is one of our more gently priced amethysts. The reference is AG-000253.

Treatment is the usual question. Most amethyst is left as mined, but some stones are heated to lighten the colour. Message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this one. Independent lab testing is your option if you want it.

More stones of the same kind are in our amethyst section, and the names used in the trade are listed on the Urdu and English gemstone names page.

Check it with the rider waiting, then pay; Karachi orders usually land in 1–2 working days, other cities in 2–4, and you have 7 days to return it. Read our amethyst guide first.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural amethyst, known in Urdu as Jamunia, with a weight of 6.45 Carat. Its price is Rs. 4,500 — roughly Rs. 698 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000253 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.