Neelam is what most Pakistani buyers call blue sapphire, and it has long been one of the first stones people ask a dealer about. Vedic astrology traditionally links it with Saturn. Some wearers hold that belief; we simply note it and promise nothing about outcomes. If you want the English and Urdu names side by side, our gem names guide helps.

This neelam weighs 3.9 carats and comes from Afghanistan. It is a natural stone, filed as AG-000882.

Sapphire rates 9 on the Mohs scale, so a ring is a perfectly realistic use. The price places it among our entry-level stones, which in sapphire normally reflects colour and clarity. Ask us for daylight photographs and you will see exactly what you are getting.

Heating is a normal step in the sapphire trade. Message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this particular stone. If you want an independent lab report, that choice is yours.

A silver setting would keep the cost of the finished ring sensible, and sapphire looks clean against white metal. To compare, browse the sapphire collection. Before you choose, read our sapphire guide.

We send every stone Cash on Delivery, so you check it in front of the rider before paying. Karachi usually receives orders in 1–2 working days, the rest of Pakistan in 2–4, and unused stones can come back within 7 days.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural sapphire, known in Urdu as Neelam, with a weight of 3.9 Carat. Its price is Rs. 4,200 — roughly Rs. 1,077 for each carat. Origin: Afghanistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000882 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.