Pukhraj is the gem many Pakistani families turn to when an astrologer names Jupiter, and the tradition behind it is old. In Vedic astrology yellow sapphire is associated with Jupiter (Guru), and it is often worn on the index finger in gold. That is belief and custom rather than a promise, so treat it as one factor among several when you buy.

This stone weighs 2.15 carats and is priced at Rs. 27,380, about Rs. 12,735 per carat. Its colour is a golden yellow, and its hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale means a ring setting is perfectly practical.

Heating is standard for pukhraj, used to refine colour, and stones that have not been heated are sold at a premium. We would like you to know where this one stands, so write to us on WhatsApp quoting GS-000441 and we will pass on what we know. A lab test can be arranged on request.

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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 2.15 Carat. Its price is Rs. 27,380 — roughly Rs. 12,735 for each carat. Origin: Pakistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000441 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 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.