Noticeable, but still wearable every day: for many buyers, twelve carats is a sweet spot for neelam. This natural blue sapphire weighs exactly 12.00 carats and carries reference AG-000804.

How does it compare?

Its rate per carat is moderate for a large stone, which lets you compare it fairly against smaller or larger sapphires in the shop. Colour and clarity matter more than weight, so ask for daylight photographs.

Is it hard-wearing?

Sapphire is 9 on the Mohs scale, second only to diamond among common gems, so ring wear is fine. A protective setting still helps with knocks.

Has it been treated?

Heating is normal for sapphire, and we cannot assume otherwise for any stone. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will share what we know. If you want written confirmation, independent lab testing is your choice.

Is it linked with astrology?

In Vedic astrology neelam belongs to Saturn, and an astrologer's advice is customary. We share that as tradition only.

Can I return it?

Yes, within 7 days of delivery, provided it is unused and in its original packaging. Read the return and refund policy in full, then see other sapphires and our sapphire guide.

It comes Cash on Delivery: Karachi usually 1–2 working days, other cities 2–4.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural sapphire, known in Urdu as Neelam, with a weight of 12 Carat. Its price is Rs. 22,500 — roughly Rs. 1,875 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000804 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.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

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.