People in this part of the world have used jasper for seals, beads and carved ornaments for a very long time, and the name passes through several languages almost unchanged. Today it appeals to buyers who like earthy, solid stones that look good in silver.

This stone in detail

It is a natural jasper from Africa, weighing 19.7 carats. At 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, it takes a polish and keeps it. Send us a WhatsApp message quoting AG-00087 and we will send clear photos.

Jasper is usually left as found, though some is dyed. Ask us what we know about this exact stone; an independent lab test is your choice. By tradition jasper is linked with grounding and stability, a belief rather than a promise.

More options are in the jasper category. If the stone is not what you expected when you open the parcel, our returns policy gives you 7 days.

Karachi orders usually arrive in 1–2 working days, other cities in 2–4, and you pay on delivery once you have seen it. Read our jasper guide too.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural jasper with a weight of 19.7 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,000 — roughly Rs. 152 for each carat. Origin: Africa. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-00087 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.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

On the Mohs scale jasper rates 6.5 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 jasper 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 jasper 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): Jasper is usually untreated, though some is dyed. 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.