Nine carats of purple sapphire is not a common sight, and this one comes from Kashmir. Hold it and you notice the weight first, then the colour, which is a clean purple.

It is listed at Rs. 24,000, about Rs. 2,592 per carat, and the reference to quote on WhatsApp is GS-00034. For a stone of this size the per-carat rate is gentle, which makes it a reasonable option for someone who wants a large, hard stone without paying for a rare colour grade.

Sapphire rates 9 on the Mohs scale, so it will take a ring, a men's pendant or an earring pair without complaint. At this weight, though, comfort matters as much as hardness: a bezel or low claw setting keeps it from snagging. Custom silver ring settings can be discussed on WhatsApp.

Purple sapphire is frequently fired to refine its colour, and unfired examples are the rarer ones. Ask us what we know about this exact piece, and request an independent lab report if the decision is a big one for you.

Related stones are listed under purple sapphire.

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 purple sapphire guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural purple sapphire with a weight of 9.26 Carat. Its price is Rs. 24,000 — roughly Rs. 2,592 for each carat. Origin: Kashmir. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-00034 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 purple 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 purple 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 purple 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): Purple sapphire is often heated to refine its colour; unheated stones are less common. 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.