Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) is one of the most valuable — and most substituted — astrological stones. Here is how to check that yours is a genuine, natural sapphire.

What an Original Pukhraj Looks Like

A natural Yellow Sapphire is a variety of corundum with a hardness of 9. It shows a clear, even yellow-to-golden colour, high transparency and a bright, glassy lustre.

4 Checks Before You Buy

  • Colour: an even, natural yellow — not a dull or overly "perfect" tone.
  • Clarity: good transparency with, at most, fine natural inclusions — never gas bubbles.
  • Hardness: at 9 Mohs it resists scratches that would mark softer stones like citrine or glass.
  • Certificate: the only certain proof is a gem-lab report, which we support on every stone.

Pukhraj vs Citrine — Don't Confuse Them

Citrine is a cheaper yellow quartz often sold as a Pukhraj substitute. It is softer (7 vs 9) and far less valuable. If you want the astrological benefits of Jupiter, buy a real sapphire — see Yellow Sapphire vs Citrine.

Buy Certified Pukhraj

Every Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) at GemStore.pk is 100% natural, hand-inspected and lab-verifiable, with nationwide cash on delivery.