For citrine, seven and three-quarter carats is a happy medium. The stone will not vanish on a finger, nor does it need a heavy mount, and at this weight the golden face reads clearly from across a dinner table. Because citrine is not a rare gem, larger pieces stay within reach in a way that a sapphire of this size would not.

The weight is 7.75 carats and the hardness 7 on the Mohs scale. A stone this size is safest in a pendant, though a ring with a low, protective setting is fine if you wear it with a little care.

What to look for in any citrine

Check the colour in daylight and look for an even tone without a brownish tint. Run a finger round the girdle for chips. Keep in mind that plenty of golden citrine started out as heated amethyst, while citrine with natural colour is paler and less common. Ask us on WhatsApp, quoting AG-000203, about this particular stone. More choices are in our citrine collection.

The parcel comes Cash on Delivery, so you check the stone before paying; Karachi takes about 1–2 working days, other cities 2–4, and returns stay open for 7 days. See our citrine guide as well.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural citrine, known in Urdu as Sunela, with a weight of 7.75 Carat. Its price is Rs. 17,630 — roughly Rs. 2,275 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000203 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.