Collectors of naturally patterned stones should take a look at this 22 carat African jasper. It also suits anyone who wants a pendant stone with an earthy character rather than a bright, jewel-like one.

About the stone

It is a natural jasper from Africa, with earthy patterns running through it. At 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale it is good for a pendant and fine for a ring in a protective setting. Ask us on WhatsApp for photos from several angles.

Treatment and how to enquire

Jasper is usually left as found, though some is dyed. Write to us quoting AG-00040 and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; an independent lab test is your option. You can read about the family in the jasper category. It travels by insured, tracked courier, and you can open the parcel before you pay.

Cash on Delivery reaches Karachi in about 1–2 working days and other cities in 2–4, with 7 days for returns. Read our jasper guide before choosing.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural jasper with a weight of 22 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,300 — roughly Rs. 150 for each carat. Origin: Africa. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-00040 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.