The same handful of worries about amethyst land in our inbox again and again. Here are the answers for this 9.2 carat stone.

Is it a natural stone?

Yes. It is a natural amethyst, known as jamunia, laser cut and purple. Each listing is one stone, photographed as it is.

Has it been heated?

Some amethysts are heated to lighten their colour and others are not. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this one.

Can I wear it every day?

At 7 on the Mohs scale it copes with regular wear, but take a ring off for heavy work. Wipe it with a soft cloth.

How do I ask about it?

Quote reference AG-000245. The amethyst page has similar sizes, and you pay on delivery after inspecting it.

If you are deciding between several jamunia stones, put them side by side in daylight and compare how evenly the purple spreads across the face. Two stones that look alike in photographs can feel very different in the hand, and our 7-day return window exists for exactly that reason.

Cash on Delivery reaches Karachi in about 1–2 working days and other cities in 2–4, and you see the stone before paying. Read our amethyst guide before you choose.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural amethyst, known in Urdu as Jamunia, with a weight of 9.2 Carat. Its price is Rs. 16,500 — roughly Rs. 1,793 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000245 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.