You do not often see nine carats of purple sapphire, and this one is from Kashmir. Pick it up and the weight registers first, then the colour, a clean purple.

When you message us on WhatsApp, quote AG-00034. For a sapphire of this size the price per carat is gentle, which makes it a fair option for someone who wants a big, hard stone without paying for a rare colour grade.

Sapphire rates 9 on the Mohs scale, so it will happily go into a ring, a men's pendant or a pair of earrings. At this weight comfort counts as much as hardness, so a bezel or low claw setting stops it snagging. We can talk about a custom silver ring setting on WhatsApp.

Purple sapphire is often heated to refine its colour, and unheated stones are the scarcer ones. Ask us what we know about this particular piece, and if the decision is a big one for you, an independent lab report is worth considering.

Related stones are listed under purple sapphire.

Open the parcel in front of the rider and pay once you are happy; Karachi usually takes 1–2 working days, the rest of Pakistan 2–4, and returns are accepted for 7 days. Read our purple sapphire guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural purple sapphire with a weight of 9.26 Carat. Its price is Rs. 24,000 — roughly Rs. 2,592 for each carat. Origin: Kashmir. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-00034 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.

From six carats up a stone becomes the centre of attention. It wants a broader shank or a secure claw setting and suits an occasion ring, a signet or a centre pendant. Clean natural material of this size turns up far less often, and the per-carat rate reflects that.

On the Mohs scale purple 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 purple 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 purple 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): Purple sapphire is often heated to refine its colour; unheated stones are less common. 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.