Small enough to be discreet, hard enough to wear every day: this 1.15 carat pukhraj from Madagascar is a natural yellow sapphire at 9 on the Mohs scale. Madagascar has supplied a good share of the world's sapphire in recent decades.

Why does a small stone cost what it does?

Small sapphires are priced on colour and quality, not just weight, so the rate per carat can be higher than on some bigger pieces.

Is it treated?

Heating is common with pukhraj, done to even out and richen colour, and unheated stones command a premium. Ask us about this one on WhatsApp, quoting AG-000445.

How do I wear it?

A ring with a protective bezel or a simple pendant both work. Compare it with its relatives in the yellow sapphire listings.

A small sapphire repays a close look. Check the facet edges and the evenness of colour with a loupe if you own one, and compare it with the photographs when it arrives. If you would like it mounted, we can discuss a custom silver ring setting on WhatsApp.

Order now and pay on delivery after checking the stone. Within Karachi it takes about 1–2 working days, Lahore, Islamabad and the other major cities 2–4, and you have a full 7 days to return it. Our yellow sapphire guide covers pricing.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural yellow sapphire, known in Urdu as Pukhraj, with a weight of 1.15 Carat. Its price is Rs. 21,560 — roughly Rs. 18,748 for each carat. Origin: Madagascar. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000445 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.

Under two carats, a stone like this sits neatly in a slim ring, a stud or a delicate pendant and does not snag on sleeves. It is also where many first-time buyers begin when a stone is recommended for astrological reasons, because the total cost stays modest.

On the Mohs scale yellow 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 yellow 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 yellow 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 yellow sapphire (pukhraj) is heated to deepen and even out the colour; unheated stones exist and command a premium. 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.