Sunela is the name Pakistani buyers use for citrine, the golden yellow quartz set in rings and pendants. People who ask for it by that name often do so on an astrologer's advice, since Vedic tradition links yellow stones with Jupiter; we mention that as belief only.

The facts for this stone: it weighs 6.05 carats and rates 7 on the Mohs scale, so it handles daily wear well if you avoid sharp knocks.

What to ask before buying

Citrine is often heated, and the trade accepts that as normal, so a careful buyer asks. Message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-000298 and we will tell you what we know about this one. If you want an independent lab report, that is your choice.

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It comes Cash on Delivery: Karachi usually in 1–2 working days, other cities in 2–4. You pay after checking, and you have 7 days to return it. Read our citrine guide before you decide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural citrine, known in Urdu as Sunela, with a weight of 6.05 Carat. Its price is Rs. 13,500 — roughly Rs. 2,231 for each carat. Origin: Pakistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000298 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 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.