A 1.5 carat Ceylon blue sapphire suits the buyer who wants a proper neelam for a ring worn daily, and who is happy to ask a few questions before paying Rs. 84,380. At about Rs. 56,253 per carat, it sits in the serious-purchase bracket, so it deserves a careful look.

Who it is for

Sapphire is a 9 on the Mohs scale, among the hardest of all gems. That makes it one of the few coloured stones you can put in a ring without worrying about knocks on a desk or a steering wheel. If your neelam is meant for a Saturn-related recommendation from an astrologer, remember that in Vedic astrology it is linked with Saturn; that is tradition, and the decision stays with you and your advisor.

What to ask before you buy

The stone is from Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Heat treatment is routine for sapphire, since it lifts colour and clarity, while stones never heated are scarcer and dearer. This one falls in the commonly heated group, so message us on WhatsApp +92 308 887 3888 with reference GS-00023 and we will pass on whatever we have on record for it. Independent lab testing can be arranged if you want it in writing.

Browse the rest of our natural sapphires if you want to compare weights side by side. When the parcel arrives on Cash on Delivery, open it and look at the stone in daylight before you pay.

Pay Cash on Delivery once you have opened the parcel and seen the stone yourself, anywhere in Pakistan, with 7 days to return it if you change your mind. Before you choose, read our sapphire guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural sapphire, known in Urdu as Neelam, with a weight of 1.5 Carat. Its price is Rs. 84,380 — roughly Rs. 56,253 for each carat. Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-00023 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.

Under two carats, a stone like this sits neatly in a slim ring, a stud or a delicate pendant and does not snag on sleeves. It is also where many first-time buyers begin when a stone is recommended for astrological reasons, because the total cost stays modest.

On the Mohs scale sapphire rates 9. 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 sapphire 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 sapphire for those three points before it is listed, a certificate is available on request, 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. Certificate available on request. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Most sapphire on the market is heated to improve colour and clarity; unheated stones exist and cost more. 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.