A natural yellow sapphire – pukhraj – of 5.40 carats, about 5.93 ratti, at Rs. 40,500 – Rs. 7,500 per carat.

One of only two stones here with a deeper colour on record

Our colour record for this stone reads rich golden yellow rather than the plain "golden yellow" carried by almost every other stone in this category. Only one other stone among the twenty on this page has a deeper record than the standard.

That is a note made when the stone was taken in, not a reading from the photograph, and it is the only colour claim we are prepared to make. A deeper, more saturated pukhraj is generally the one people want for a larger piece, where a pale stone can look washed out at size.

Why a pendant suits a stone this size

At five and a half carats this is a large pukhraj. In a ring that size stands proud of the hand and meets doorframes; on a chain it simply hangs and is admired. A pendant is the gentlest setting a stone can have, and at this price that is worth something even for a stone as hard as sapphire.

9 on the Mohs scale, second only to diamond, with no cleavage plane to split along.

About the photograph

The image on this listing is a catalogue photograph, not a photograph of this individual stone – the same picture appears across this category in slightly different crops. We hold no cut, shape or dimension record for this stone, so nothing here describes them.

On a stone at this price that is not good enough, and we would rather tell you than hope you do not notice. Message us on WhatsApp quoting GS-000469 and we will photograph and film this exact stone before you commit.

Heating

Most yellow sapphire is heated to deepen and even out its colour. It is standard, stable and permanent; unheated stones exist and command a premium. The treatment of this stone has not been tested and there is no laboratory report. At this price, independent testing is a reasonable thing to ask for, and we will arrange it.

Buying it

Cash on Delivery across Pakistan, seven-day returns. Quote GS-000469.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural yellow sapphire, known in Urdu as Pukhraj, with a weight of 5.4 Carat. Its price is Rs. 40,500 — roughly Rs. 7,500 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000469 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.