There are several good homes for an 8.20 carat white topaz. A silver ring with a bezel or protected prongs shows off the colourless stone and guards its edges. A pendant is the safest option for daily wear. Gold suits it as well, giving a warmer frame to a stone with no colour of its own.

At this weight it is a comfortable ring size, noticeable without being heavy. Topaz has a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale, so it handles normal use, though a hard knock on an edge can make it split. If you would like a custom silver ring setting, message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-WH-0008 and we will talk it through.

The facts

It is natural white topaz, and stones of this kind are normally not treated. Tell us if you want to know what we have on this exact stone, and remember that independent lab testing is always your choice. Other weights are in the white topaz category.

To keep it bright, clean it with warm soapy water and dry it with a soft cloth.

Pay only once the parcel is open and you have seen the stone. Orders to Karachi usually arrive within 1 to 2 working days, other cities within 2 to 4, and you have 7 days to return it unused. Before you choose, read our white topaz guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural white topaz with a weight of 8.2 Carat. Its price is Rs. 7,380 — roughly Rs. 900 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-WH-0008 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 white topaz rates 8. Few materials will scratch it, so it copes well with everyday ring wear. A soak in warm water with a drop of mild soap and a soft brush keeps it bright; skip the ultrasonic cleaner if inclusions reach the surface.

Whoever you buy white topaz 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 white topaz 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): Colourless (white) topaz is normally 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.