A slender ring or a dainty pendant is where this one-carat neelam belongs. Because it weighs exactly one carat, its price is also its rate per carat, so you can compare it directly with larger stones by dividing their price by their weight.

It is a natural blue sapphire, neelam in Urdu, with a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale. Its reference is AG-000786. We have a similar single-carat stone under another reference, so mention the full code when you message us and we will not mix them up.

Where small stones work best

Sapphire is hard enough that a small stone survives daily wear, but its prongs should be sturdy, or choose a bezel instead. In a small stone, brightness matters more than size, so judge the colour in natural light rather than under a bulb.

Heat treatment is common for sapphire, and a careful buyer asks about it. We will tell you what we know about this stone. If you would like an independent lab report, you are free to arrange one.

In Vedic astrology neelam is linked with Saturn; astrologers often recommend starting with a modest stone like this.

If larger sizes interest you, our sapphire stones go up to many carats, and our sapphire guide explains how to compare them.

Open the parcel before paying the rider. Karachi typically 1–2 working days, other cities 2–4, and returns within 7 days.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural sapphire, known in Urdu as Neelam, with a weight of 1 Carat. Its price is Rs. 4,500 — roughly Rs. 4,500 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000786 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 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 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 sapphire for those three points before it is listed, 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. No lab report yet; independent testing welcome. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Most sapphire on the market is heated to improve colour and clarity; unheated stones exist and cost more. 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.