People ask me about the 7.90 carat neelam and usually the same things come up, so I have answered them here. This is a natural blue sapphire at 7.9 carats, priced at Rs. 17,630, or about Rs. 2,232 per carat. Our reference for it is GS-000764.

Is 7.9 carats too big for a ring?

No. It is a generous stone but a comfortable one, and sapphire is among the hardest gems you can wear. A bezel or a closed-back silver setting protects the edges nicely. Custom silver ring settings can be discussed on WhatsApp.

Has it been heated?

Heating is the norm for sapphire, done to improve colour and clarity, and stones that skipped the furnace are the rarer, costlier ones. We would rather tell you what we know about this exact stone in a chat than guess on a web page, so message +92 308 887 3888.

Can I check it before paying?

Yes. Orders go by Cash on Delivery and you may open the parcel and inspect the stone first. If something is not right, there is a 7-day return window from delivery.

Where does it fit in the range?

You can set it beside the other pieces in our neelam category to see how weight and rate compare.

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 7.9 Carat. Its price is Rs. 17,630 — roughly Rs. 2,232 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000764 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.

From six carats up a stone becomes the centre of attention. It wants a broader shank or a secure claw setting and suits an occasion ring, a signet or a centre pendant. Clean natural material of this size turns up far less often, and the per-carat rate reflects that.

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.