Want the pukhraj look without paying sapphire prices? A yellow topaz of this size is the usual answer. This one weighs 3.60 carats and is a natural yellow topaz from Katlang. It carries a higher rate per carat than many of our topaz pieces, so make sure the colour is what you want.

Topaz has a Mohs hardness of 8, one step below sapphire. That is plenty for a ring worn with some care, and a pendant has nothing to worry about at all.

To keep it looking good, wash it in lukewarm soapy water and dry it with a soft cloth. Do not use steam, and do not drop it on tile, because topaz can cleave along a plane.

People often ask whether pukhraj topaz is heated. Most yellow topaz is not, though a few colours in the family are. We will tell you what we know about this stone if you message us on WhatsApp, and independent lab testing is your option.

Ask for AG-000488, or compare it with other sunehla and topaz stones.

Cash on Delivery lets you see before you pay. Most Karachi orders land in 1–2 working days and the rest of Pakistan in 2–4; if the stone is not right, send it back unused within 7 days. Our gemstone buying guide is a good primer.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural topaz, known in Urdu as Sunehla, with a weight of 3.6 Carat. Its price is Rs. 15,000 — roughly Rs. 4,167 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000488 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 topaz rates 8. 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 topaz 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 topaz 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): Yellow and golden topaz is usually untreated, though some colours are produced by heating. 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.