Here is a pukhraj that is not yellow at all. This 8.35 carat topaz from Brazil is crystal white, the colourless side of the family, and that is exactly why some buyers look for it: it takes any setting and sits quietly beside coloured stones. The price is Rs. 9,000, about Rs. 1,078 per carat.

Topaz comes in far more colours than the golden one most Pakistani buyers picture when they hear pukhraj, and white is among the most common. At 8 on the Mohs scale it resists everyday scratching, but it has a cleavage direction, so keep it away from hard knocks and sharp changes of temperature. A clear stone also shows dirt and skin oil quickly, which a soft cloth and warm soapy water put right.

Treatment is worth a direct question with any topaz. A few topaz shades come from a heating step, so ask on WhatsApp, quote GS-000498, and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; an independent laboratory can test it on request. Prefer to see the wider choice first? Our topaz collection shows white and golden pieces together.

For a colourless stone, check it in daylight when it arrives and hold it over printed text to judge how clean it looks to you.

Order with Cash on Delivery anywhere in Pakistan: open the parcel, check the stone, then pay. If it is not right for you, you have 7 days to return it. 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 8.35 Carat. Its price is Rs. 9,000 — roughly Rs. 1,078 for each carat. Origin: Brazil. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000498 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 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.