A 1.25 carat pukhraj is for someone who wants a genuine yellow sapphire in a slim ring or small pendant, and who values toughness over size. At 9 on the Mohs scale it is far harder than most stones at a similar price.

The stone in brief

A natural yellow sapphire from Madagascar. Madagascar is a well-known sapphire source, and its stones are common in the Pakistani market.

What to ask first

Most pukhraj is heated to clean up and intensify the colour; stones that have never been heated exist and cost more. Message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-000444 and we will tell you what we know about this one. If you want written confirmation, independent lab testing is your choice. Other sapphires from the same source are in the yellow sapphire category.

Buying pukhraj for the first time? Hold the stone against white paper in daylight and tilt it slowly. Even colour and a lively surface matter more than any label. It travels by insured, tracked courier, and you inspect it before paying.

No advance payment is needed. We dispatch on Cash on Delivery, you inspect before paying, Karachi addresses usually receive it in 1–2 working days and other cities in 2–4, and a 7-day return is there as a safety net. Before you choose, read our yellow sapphire guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural yellow sapphire, known in Urdu as Pukhraj, with a weight of 1.25 Carat. Its price is Rs. 15,940 — roughly Rs. 12,752 for each carat. Origin: Madagascar. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000444 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.