In Pakistan, sunstone is bought as a pretty feldspar for jewellery much more often than as a traditional astrological stone, so really the only question is how much you like the sparkle. This one weighs 9.85 carats, the largest in this group.

Ask around any gem market what is normal for sunstone and you will hear that it is usually sold as mined and polished, without the dyeing or filling found in cheaper materials. Do not treat that as a guarantee for every stone. Message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-SU-0010 and we will tell you plainly what we know about this one. If you want it in writing, independent lab testing is your choice.

The physical facts are simple. Hardness is 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, so everyday care is enough, but a hard knock can chip an edge. A pendant or a ring with a protective bezel suits it best. For a stone of nearly ten carats, the price is modest.

For a buying overview, our sunstone price notes explain how rates move with size and glitter.

Keep it in a pouch of its own and wipe it after wearing.

Cash on Delivery means the stone is checked before you pay a rupee. Expect 1 to 2 working days in Karachi and 2 to 4 elsewhere, plus 7 days to return it unused.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural sunstone with a weight of 9.85 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,630 — roughly Rs. 267 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-SU-0010 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.