A quick checklist for this 6.95 carat natural sunstone, with the points that are actually worth knowing.

• It is an inexpensive stone to own, sold as the single piece in the photographs.
• Hardness is 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, softer than topaz, so avoid rough use.
• Sunstone is known for a glittering effect, so check it under strong light when it arrives.
• Look over the surface for scratches or chips, since softer stones show wear sooner.
• Sunstone is usually not treated; ask us what we know about this exact piece.
• Message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-SU-0003 with any questions.

Compare it with its neighbours in the sunstone listings, and keep it in a soft pouch away from harder gems.

Just under 7 carats is a pleasant small-to-medium size, easy in a pendant and light on the ear if you are thinking about earrings. Wipe it with a soft damp cloth after wearing, and keep perfume, hairspray and household cleaners away from it, since they dull a softer polish over time.

You pay Cash on Delivery after checking the stone at your door, and if it does not please you, it can come back unused within 7 days. Karachi is usually 1 to 2 working days, the rest of Pakistan 2 to 4. Before you choose, read our sunstone guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural sunstone with a weight of 6.95 Carat. Its price is Rs. 1,580 — roughly Rs. 227 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-SU-0003 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 sunstone rates 6 to 6.5. 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 sunstone 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 sunstone 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): Sunstone is usually untreated. 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.