This 7.35 carat Sunela is golden yellow through and through, and it is a good size for a man's ring or a medium pendant. Citrine scores 7 on the Mohs scale, which puts it in a sensible middle ground for jewellery. Ordinary household dust, mostly fine quartz grit, will not scratch it, so it can live in a ring without fuss. A sharp knock can still chip an edge, though.

A caution we give with every golden citrine: many of them began life as heated amethyst, and citrine with natural colour tends to be paler and less common. We would rather you ask than guess. Send us reference AG-000201 on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone. You may also have it tested independently if you wish.

Vedic astrology links Sunela with Jupiter, and it is normally worn after consulting an astrologer.

Cleaning and storage

Lukewarm water, a little mild soap and a soft toothbrush will do. Keep it away from steam cleaners and do not leave it on a sunny windowsill for days. Store it on its own in a cloth pouch so harder gems cannot rub against it. Our gemstone care guide covers the general habits.

See the stone before you pay: Cash on Delivery reaches Karachi in about 1–2 working days and the rest of Pakistan in 2–4, with 7-day returns.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural citrine, known in Urdu as Sunela, with a weight of 7.35 Carat. Its price is Rs. 19,280 — roughly Rs. 2,623 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000201 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.