Look at a yellow sapphire of 1.6 carats and the first thing you notice is how small a stone can carry so much money. At Rs. 30,000, or about Rs. 18,750 per carat, this pukhraj sits in the part of the market where buyers pay for hardness and colour rather than bulk.

The colour is yellow, and the gem is natural. Treatment is the question to settle before buying: yellow sapphire is often fired to deepen and even out its colour, and stones that were never heated cost more. Message us on WhatsApp with reference GS-000105 and we will share what we know. A lab opinion can be arranged on request.

Sapphire rates 9 on the Mohs scale, second only to diamond among common gems, so a 1.6 carat stone is a sensible choice for a ring that gets worn through the week. Pair it with gold or silver as you prefer; the setting matters more for looks than for safety. In Vedic astrology, pukhraj is linked with Jupiter, a belief followed by many families here.

Other stones in the family are listed under yellow sapphire, and with Cash on Delivery you may inspect the parcel before paying.

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 yellow sapphire guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural yellow sapphire, known in Urdu as Pukhraj, with a weight of 1.6 Carat. Its price is Rs. 30,000 — roughly Rs. 18,750 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000105 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.