Saturated golden colour is what pushes citrine prices up, while pale lemon stones sell for less. This 4.85 carat golden citrine is priced at a firm rate per carat, which tells you it sits on the better side of the family.

In Pakistan the stone is called sunela. It rates 7 on the Mohs scale, durable enough for a daily ring with ordinary care, and it keeps its polish well against dust.

Treatment and setting

Heating is common with citrine, and the trade treats it as normal. Message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-000296 and we will tell you what we know about this one.

Gold and silver both suit a yellow stone, and a simple bezel lets the colour do the work. Browse neighbouring pieces in our citrine category.

Pay only after you have opened the parcel and looked; Karachi orders usually arrive in 1–2 working days, other cities in 2–4, and returns are open for 7 days. Read our citrine guide first.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural citrine, known in Urdu as Sunela, with a weight of 4.85 Carat. Its price is Rs. 12,750 — roughly Rs. 2,629 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000296 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 citrine 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 citrine 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 citrine 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): Much citrine on the market is heat-treated amethyst; natural-colour citrine is paler and less common. 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.