By general gem standards 1.05 carats is small, but emerald is bought differently from sapphire. A single carat of good green already feels substantial, and emerald's rate per carat reflects that.

So what does a stone this size do on the hand? It is big enough to read as green from across a table, yet small enough for a slim ring or a drop pendant. Emerald rates 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, but that hardness comes with brittleness, so a smaller stone is often wiser than a big one: fewer fissures and less exposed surface.

What to look for in emerald

Judge the colour in daylight and look for visible internal lines, which are normal and part of how emerald looks. This Swat stone is listed as AG-000300. Filling with oil or resin is the norm for emerald, used to soften the look of those fissures, and this piece is in the commonly oiled group, so ask us what we hold on it.

Other weights are in the emerald category, and you can always message us on WhatsApp if you would like to compare two stones before choosing. Each one is a single natural stone, photographed as it is.

It ships Cash on Delivery, so you check it at the door before paying; Karachi usually takes 1–2 working days, other cities 2–4, and returns are accepted for 7 days. Read our emerald guide first.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural emerald, known in Urdu as Zamurd, with a weight of 1.05 Carat. Its price is Rs. 15,380 — roughly Rs. 14,648 for each carat. Origin: Swat, Pakistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000300 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.

Under two carats, a stone like this sits neatly in a slim ring, a stud or a delicate pendant and does not snag on sleeves. It is also where many first-time buyers begin when a stone is recommended for astrological reasons, because the total cost stays modest.

On the Mohs scale emerald rates 7.5 to 8. 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 emerald 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 emerald 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): Almost all emerald (zamurd) is oiled or resin-filled to reduce the visibility of natural fissures. 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.