At 2.3 carats, this pukhraj sits comfortably in the mid-to-large range for yellow sapphire. In practice that means it fills a ring face properly, yet it is not so heavy that the setting needs special engineering.

It is a natural yellow sapphire of golden-yellow colour, priced at Rs. 28,500, which is about Rs. 12,391 per carat. Bigger sapphires tend to cost more per carat as they get scarcer, so a comparison across sizes is more useful than looking at the total alone.

When you look at any yellow sapphire, check that the colour is even from face to edge, that the stone is bright rather than glassy-dull, and that the facets are clean. Hardness is 9 on the Mohs scale, so scratches are rarely the concern; chips along sharp edges are the thing to guard against in a ring.

Heating to improve colour is common for pukhraj, and we are glad to say what we know about this one. Reference GS-000442 on WhatsApp. Browse neighbours in yellow sapphire.

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 2.3 Carat. Its price is Rs. 28,500 — roughly Rs. 12,391 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000442 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.