Fourteen and a quarter carats is a lot of kunzite, and the first question to ask is how often it will actually be worn. This stone has a light lemon-yellow colour and a clean body, and it is happiest as a pendant or a display piece.

How the price works

Its rate per carat is a touch lower than our 11.50 carat yellow-green kunzite, which is the usual pattern: larger stones in the same family tend to ease slightly per carat.

Kunzite rates 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. It is not soft, but it has directions along which it parts cleanly, so size and exposure are the real risks, not everyday scratching.

Setting advice

A pendant keeps it clear of door frames and tabletops. If you want a ring, ask the jeweller for a protective setting around the edges and plan to wear it for occasions rather than work.

Kunzite can be irradiated or heated in the trade, and its colour may fade over years of strong sunlight, so do not leave it on a sunny sill. Message us on WhatsApp quoting GSN-KZ-11 and we will share what we know about it; independent lab testing is your choice. Other kunzite pieces are there to compare.

It comes Cash on Delivery, opened and checked before you pay. Karachi orders usually arrive within 1 to 2 working days, the rest of Pakistan within 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 14.25 Carat. Its price is Rs. 16,050 — roughly Rs. 1,126 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-KZ-11 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 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.