Most people buying a 2.65 carat Ceylon neelam online have the same handful of questions. We have answered them below using only what we know about this stone, reference AG-000864.

What decides the price?

In sapphire, the rate per carat climbs with fine colour and good clarity, and the weight multiplies it. This stone is priced as one individual piece; the figure on this page is the full amount you pay for it.

Where is it from?

Ceylon, which is today's Sri Lanka and one of the oldest sapphire sources in the world. Message us on WhatsApp if you want to know how the origin was attributed, and if you would like it confirmed in writing, independent lab testing is up to you.

Has it been treated?

Heating is normal across the sapphire trade, used to improve colour and clarity. Stones that have never been heated are rarer and dearer. Ask us about this piece and you will get a direct answer.

Want to see what else is available first? The sapphire category has more. Our sapphire guide goes into more depth.

Payment is Cash on Delivery anywhere in Pakistan, made only after you have opened the parcel and checked the stone. Expect 1–2 working days in Karachi and 2–4 in other cities, with returns accepted for 7 days.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural sapphire, known in Urdu as Neelam, with a weight of 2.65 Carat. Its price is Rs. 22,500 — roughly Rs. 8,491 for each carat. Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000864 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 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.