Durability first. Jade measures 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale, above opal and coral and just under quartz. More important is its structure: the crystals grow interlocked, so jade resists chipping far better than that number implies. That makes this 8.8 carat yashab a good candidate for a ring that will actually be worn.

It still needs sensible habits. Jade is slightly porous, so keep perfume, household cleaners and oils away from it. Clean it with a soft damp cloth, dry it, and store it in a pouch where harder stones cannot scratch it.

The stone is a soft, even apple green with a clean polish. Its reference is AG-JD-0010.

Jade may be dyed or polymer-impregnated, and stones without such treatment generally cost more, so ask us on WhatsApp what we know about this one.

Related stones are collected under jade, and our care guide offers more advice.

We deliver Cash on Delivery, so you open the parcel and check the jade before paying. Karachi orders usually arrive in 1–2 working days, other cities in 2–4, and unused stones can be returned within 7 days.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural jade, known in Urdu as Yashab, with a weight of 8.8 Carat. Its price is Rs. 5,290 — roughly Rs. 601 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-JD-0010 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 jade rates 6 to 7. That is middle-of-the-road hardness: comfortable in pendants and earrings, and in rings worn with some care. Store it apart from harder stones so it does not pick up scratches, and wipe it with a damp cloth rather than scrubbing.

Whoever you buy jade 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 jade 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): Jade (yashab) may be dyed or polymer-impregnated; untreated jade costs more. 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.