A natural yellow sapphire – pukhraj – of 4.60 carats, about 5.05 ratti, at Rs. 34,500 – Rs. 7,500 per carat.

There is a second stone here at exactly this weight

Another listing in this category records the same 4.60 carats at the same Rs. 34,500. On weight and price the two are a pair, which is worth knowing if you want earrings or cufflinks rather than a single ring.

Whether they match to the eye, the record cannot say: no shape, cut or dimensions are held for either. Ask us to photograph the two together and decide for yourself.

What is on record for this stone

Weight 4.60 carats, colour golden yellow, treatment not tested. No clarity note, no shape, no dimensions, no laboratory report.

Hardness, and why it is the argument for sapphire

At 9 on the Mohs scale sapphire is second only to diamond. Most airborne dust is quartz at hardness 7 and simply cannot mark it, which is why a sapphire worn daily still looks crisp after years while a softer yellow stone goes tired. It also has no cleavage plane, so a knock that would split a topaz does not trouble it.

About the photograph

The image on this listing is a catalogue photograph of a yellow sapphire, not a photograph of this individual stone – the same picture appears across this category in slightly different crops.

Message us on WhatsApp quoting GS-000455 and we will photograph and film this exact stone before you order.

Heating

Most yellow sapphire is heated to deepen and even out its colour: standard, stable and permanent, with unheated stones commanding a premium. The treatment of this stone has not been tested and there is no laboratory report. Ask and we will arrange independent testing.

Buying it

Cash on Delivery across Pakistan, seven-day returns. Quote GS-000455.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural yellow sapphire, known in Urdu as Pukhraj, with a weight of 4.6 Carat. Its price is Rs. 34,500 — roughly Rs. 7,500 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000455 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.