Amethyst Stone (Jamunia) 8.73 Carat Oval Shape

This Certified Natural Amethyst Stone (Jamunia) 8.73 Carat (9.60 Ratti) Oval Shape is a Natural Amethyst gemstone featuring a vibrant violet-purple color, eye-clean transparency, and a beautifully executed oval faceted cut. Its excellent clarity and refined cutting make it highly suitable as a loose gemstone for ring setting, pendant setting, fine jewelry fabrication, collection, February birthstone gifting, and traditional Jamunia / Shani use when advised.

Amethyst, known as Jamunia in India, is the purple variety of quartz. In traditional Indian astrology, Jamunia is often selected as an Upratna or substitute gemstone for Blue Sapphire (Neelam) in Saturn (Shani) practices. These are traditional associations, so astrological use should be considered with guidance from a trusted practitioner.

Gemstone Details

Gemstone	Amethyst Stone
Indian Name	Jamunia Stone / Jamunia Ratna
Conclusion	Natural Amethyst
Mineral Family	Quartz
Weight	8.73 Carat (9.60 Ratti)
Shape / Cut	Oval Shape / Faceted
Colour	Vibrant Violet-Purple
Hardness	7 on the Mohs scale
Refractive Index	1.544-1.553
Specific Gravity	2.66

The beauty of Amethyst is mainly judged by its purple colour, transparency, cut, and overall face-up appearance. Natural Amethyst can sometimes show light and dark colour zoning, so each stone should be selected by its actual photos and video. To compare more sizes and shapes, browse our Amethyst Stone (Jamunia) collection.

For buyers choosing Jamunia for traditional Shani-related use, many people look for a clean, natural, lab-tested stone with comfortable weight and suitable dimensions for ring or pendant setting. For more selection guidance, read our Amethyst Jamunia buying guide.

For care, clean Amethyst gently with mild soap and lukewarm water, then dry it with a soft cloth. Avoid steam cleaning, high heat, prolonged direct sunlight, abrupt temperature changes, harsh chemicals, sharp impact, and storage beside harder gemstones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Amethyst Stone (Jamunia) natural and certified?

Yes. This Certified Natural Amethyst Stone (Jamunia) 8.73 Carat is listed as Natural Amethyst. Certification can be included to confirm its authenticity, which is highly useful because synthetic amethyst and glass can look similar in photos.

Is Jamunia Stone suitable for astrological use as a Neelam substitute?

In traditional Indian astrology, Jamunia is often considered an Upratna or substitute gemstone for Blue Sapphire (Neelam) in Saturn (Shani) practices. This is a traditional belief-based use, so personal suitability should be checked with a trusted astrologer.

How can I identify original Amethyst from synthetic or glass?

A proper gemstone report is the most reliable confirmation because synthetic Amethyst can look very close to natural Amethyst. Natural Amethyst may show colour zoning or natural inclusions, while glass imitations may show bubbles, but visual checks alone should not be treated as final proof.

What should I check before buying Amethyst Stone online?

Check the Natural Amethyst conclusion, certificate details, colour, cut, dimensions, actual photos or video, and whether the stone suits your ring or pendant setting. Strong purple to violet-purple colour with good cutting usually looks more attractive than a dull or poorly cut stone.

Can Amethyst Jamunia be worn daily in a ring or pendant?

Amethyst has Mohs hardness 7, so it is practical for many jewellery uses with sensible care. For regular ring wear, use a secure setting and avoid hard impact, heat, prolonged direct sunlight, and storage against harder gemstones.