Heat is the question a careful buyer raises first with amethyst. Most of it sells as found, but some is warmed to lighten the colour, and for this 9.6 carat stone we would rather tell you what we know on WhatsApp than guess in a listing. Quote AG-000234 and we will. An independent lab test is open to you as well.

Here is what we can state plainly. It is a natural amethyst, laser cut, purple, and it weighs 9.6 carats.

Compare it with smaller stones on the amethyst page. Per-carat rates usually ease for bigger pieces, so a 9.6 carat stone can look like good value. Value also depends on how even the colour is and how clear the body is, and you should judge both in daylight when it arrives. Cash on Delivery lets you open the parcel and look before paying.

Its Mohs hardness of 7 makes it fine for a ring with the usual care. Keep it away from heat and harsh chemicals, and wash it with mild soap.

Karachi orders usually arrive in 1–2 working days and the rest of Pakistan in 2–4; you pay after checking, and you have 7 days to return it. 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 9.6 Carat. Its price is Rs. 15,750 — roughly Rs. 1,641 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000234 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.