A first gemstone ring, a pendant for a gift, or a stone to keep until you know what to make of it: those are the buyers we picture for this 7.7 carat jamunia. It gives you a decent-sized purple stone without heavy spending.

Details at a glance

This natural amethyst weighs 7.7 carats. It is purple, with a Mohs hardness of 7. If you want to ask a question on WhatsApp, quote AG-000254.

What a buyer should know

Some amethyst is heated to lighten its colour, so it is worth asking. We will tell you what we know about this particular stone, and an independent lab test is your choice. Vedic astrology traditionally links jamunia with Saturn, though just as many people pick it for the colour alone.

Wear it with sensible care: the stone is hard, but a sharp knock can still chip an edge. Other weights are in the amethyst listings. It travels by insured courier, and you pay on delivery after inspecting it.

Karachi usually receives orders in 1–2 working days and the rest of Pakistan in 2–4, with 7 days to return. Read our amethyst guide before you decide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural amethyst, known in Urdu as Jamunia, with a weight of 7.7 Carat. Its price is Rs. 5,780 — roughly Rs. 751 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000254 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.