Amethyst is gently priced next to most coloured gems, so with this 6.5 carat laser cut stone you are really paying for size and colour, not rarity. That makes it an easy stone to enjoy without worrying about every knock.

The look

It is purple, the classic jamunia shade that Pakistani buyers expect, and it has a laser cut. At 6.5 carats it is a generous size for a man's ring or a ladies' pendant, with enough face to show its colour without looking heavy. Most amethyst is sold as mined, but now and again a stone is warmed to lighten it, so ask us on WhatsApp what we know about this one. Quote AG-000221 when you write.

Mounting it

At 7 on the Mohs scale a ring is realistic, as long as the setting protects the edges. Silver flatters the cool purple, and we can discuss a custom silver ring setting on WhatsApp. For a pendant, a simple bezel keeps the stone safe. Keep it out of strong sunlight for long periods and wash it with mild soap only.

Other stones in this colour are in the amethyst category.

Open the parcel, look at the stone, then pay the rider; Karachi usually takes 1–2 working days, the rest of Pakistan 2–4, and returns are accepted within 7 days. Have a look at our amethyst guide too.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural amethyst, known in Urdu as Jamunia, with a weight of 6.5 Carat. Its price is Rs. 16,880 — roughly Rs. 2,597 for each carat. Origin: Pakistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000221 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.