Who is a 1.25 carat pukhraj for? It suits someone who wants a genuine yellow sapphire in a slim ring or a small pendant, and who values hardness over size. At 9 on the Mohs scale it is far tougher than most stones of similar price.

The stone in brief

This is a natural yellow sapphire from Madagascar, priced at Rs. 15,940, which is about Rs. 12,752 per carat. Madagascar is a well-known source of sapphire, and its stones are common in the Pakistani market.

What to ask first

Most pukhraj is heated to clean up and intensify colour, and stones that have never been heated also exist and cost more. Message us on WhatsApp quoting GS-000444 and we will tell you what we know of it; independent lab testing is available if you want written confirmation.

Other sapphires from the same source are in the yellow sapphire category.

If you are buying pukhraj for the first time, it helps to hold the stone against white paper in daylight and tilt it slowly. Even colour and a lively surface matter more than any label. Delivery goes by insured, tracked courier, and you inspect before paying.

Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, so you inspect the stone before paying, and returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery. Before you choose, read our yellow sapphire guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural yellow sapphire, known in Urdu as Pukhraj, with a weight of 1.25 Carat. Its price is Rs. 15,940 — roughly Rs. 12,752 for each carat. Origin: Madagascar. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000444 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 yellow 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 yellow 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 yellow 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 yellow sapphire (pukhraj) is heated to deepen and even out the colour; unheated stones exist and command a premium. 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.