Kunzite is the pink variety of spodumene, named after the gemmologist George Kunz, who described it in the early twentieth century. Many buyers in Pakistan first meet it in jewellery with pale lilac-pink tones, and it makes a gentle alternative to the usual reds.

This stone weighs 10.05 carats. At 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale it will take ordinary handling, but it is brittle along its cleavage, so treat it as a pendant stone rather than a ring for rough wear. Strong sunlight may fade the colour over the years.

It is common for kunzite to be heated or irradiated to bring out its pink, so we suggest asking about this stone before buying. Message us on WhatsApp quoting GSN-KZ-09 and we will share what we know; independent lab testing is your choice. Further pieces are in the kunzite category.

A stone of ten carats is substantial. A plain silver mount lets the pink do the work, and we are happy to talk through a custom ring setting on WhatsApp.

For cleaning, warm soapy water and a soft cloth are enough. Avoid steam and ultrasonic machines entirely.

When the parcel arrives, look at the colour in daylight and under a lamp, since kunzite can change depth with the light.

You pay the rider only after opening the parcel and checking the stone. Karachi usually takes 1 to 2 working days, other cities 2 to 4, and unused stones can be returned within 7 days. Before you choose, read our kunzite guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural kunzite with a weight of 10.05 Carat. Its price is Rs. 11,330 — roughly Rs. 1,127 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-KZ-09 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 kunzite 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 kunzite 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 kunzite 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): Kunzite is sometimes irradiated and heated to intensify its pink colour, and the colour can fade in strong sunlight. 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.