Here is how the sapphire trade works, and it matters more than any adjective on a listing. Heat is applied to the bulk of sapphire to deepen colour and clear the stone up. Stones that were never heated exist, they cost more, and a careful buyer asks which one he is holding.

This 1.5 carat Ceylon (Sri Lanka) blue sapphire, GS-00044, belongs to the commonly heated group, so ask for this stone specifically. Message +92 308 887 3888 and we will share what we have on file. If you need proof for your own records or for resale, independent lab testing can be arranged on request.

What we can say plainly is the rest of the profile. It is a natural neelam, a Mohs 9 stone, priced at Rs. 84,380 or about Rs. 56,253 per carat. At that hardness it is fine for a ring or a pendant, and only a hard blow to the edge is likely to hurt it.

In Vedic astrology neelam is associated with Saturn, and many families consult an astrologer before wearing it. Treat that as tradition rather than a promise. You can see the wider sapphire collection if you want to weigh this against stones of similar size, and the 7-day return window gives you time to check it properly.

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-00044 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.