Purple is the colour most people picture when they say jamunia, and this 5.25 carat laser cut amethyst sits squarely in that shade. It may surprise some buyers that amethyst and citrine are one mineral. Both are quartz, and the difference between them comes down to iron content and, quite often, heat.

At 7 on the Mohs scale the stone is hard enough for a ring, provided you take the usual care with knocks. Amethyst is mostly sold as it is mined, but some stones are heated to lighten their colour, so ask us on WhatsApp what we know about this one. Independent lab testing is your choice if you want it.

Vedic astrology connects amethyst with Saturn, and by custom it is worn on an astrologer's advice rather than on impulse. We mention that as tradition only, not as a promise.

When you write to us, quote AG-00070. The amethyst collection has more purple stones, and we are happy to answer questions before you decide.

Look at the stone when the rider hands it over and only then pay; Cash on Delivery reaches Karachi in about 1–2 working days and other cities in 2–4, with 7-day returns. Our amethyst guide covers care.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural amethyst, known in Urdu as Jamunia, with a weight of 5.25 Carat. Its price is Rs. 13,130 — roughly Rs. 2,501 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-00070 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.

Between two and six carats is the range most people choose for a gents' ring or a noticeable pendant. Here colour drives the price more than size does, which is why two stones of near-identical weight can be priced very differently.

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.