Among opaque gems, jasper is a tough one. It rates 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, which is why it has long been cut into beads, cabochons and carvings that get handled every day. At 24 carats, this African jasper is more than sturdy enough for a pendant, and fine in a ring with a low, protective setting.

It is a natural jasper from Africa. Ask us on WhatsApp for clear photos, quoting AG-00089, and we will send them. Jasper is usually left as found, though some is dyed; we will tell you what we know about this exact stone, and an independent lab test is your choice.

Cleaning and storage

Warm water, a drop of mild soap and a soft cloth are all it needs. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners once it is set, and keep it away from harder gems that could scratch it. For comparison, browse the jasper category.

You pay on delivery after checking it; Karachi usually gets it in 1–2 working days, other cities in 2–4, and returns are allowed for 7 days. Read our jasper guide before you choose.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural jasper with a weight of 24 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,600 — roughly Rs. 150 for each carat. Origin: Africa. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-00089 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.