Pukhraj and sunehla are both names you will hear for yellow topaz in Pakistan, and buyers sometimes confuse it with yellow sapphire, which is also called pukhraj. They are different gems: topaz is softer, at 8 on the Mohs scale against sapphire's 9, and costs a good deal less. Both are used traditionally in Jupiter-related jewellery, according to Vedic belief.

This stone is a natural topaz of 4.6 carats with a yellow colour. Price is Rs. 11,250, which comes to about Rs. 2,446 per carat.

Heating is behind some topaz colours, though golden stones are mostly left alone. For this exact piece, if you message us at +92 308 887 3888 we will tell you what we know, and independent lab testing can be arranged.

For care, wash it in lukewarm water with mild soap, dry it with a soft cloth and keep it in a pouch away from harder stones. Avoid hard knocks, because topaz can cleave along a plane.

Quote GS-000486. Wider choice is in the topaz stones, and the differences between names are explained in our gemstone names in Urdu and English list.

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 topaz guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural topaz, known in Urdu as Sunehla, with a weight of 4.6 Carat. Its price is Rs. 11,250 — roughly Rs. 2,446 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000486 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.

Between two and six carats is the range most people choose for a gents' ring or a noticeable pendant. Here colour drives the price more than size does, which is why two stones of near-identical weight can be priced very differently.

On the Mohs scale topaz rates 8. 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 topaz 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 topaz 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): Yellow and golden topaz is usually untreated, though some colours are produced by heating. 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.