At 1.9 carats and Rs. 28,500, this pukhraj works out to about Rs. 15,000 per carat, a tidy round figure to remember when you compare it with other yellow sapphires. For a stone in this weight class, per-carat rates in sapphire move mainly with colour and clarity, so use the number as a guide, not a verdict.

Colour and setting

This is a natural yellow sapphire from Madagascar. Its hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale makes it suitable for rings, and its size looks balanced in a simple gold or silver mount. A custom silver ring can be discussed on WhatsApp.

Heating is normal for pukhraj, used to lift and balance the colour, and stones that have not been heated are priced higher. Ask us what we know about reference GS-000447 before you decide.

The wider yellow sapphire category shows other weights if you would like to compare.

When the parcel arrives, open it in front of the courier, inspect the stone in daylight and only then pay. Shipping is a flat Rs. 500 per order however many stones you add, which helps if you are choosing more than one piece.

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 1.9 Carat. Its price is Rs. 28,500 — roughly Rs. 15,000 for each carat. Origin: Madagascar. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000447 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.