Plain facts make comparison easy. Here are the details of this 1.90 carat pukhraj, written so you can set them beside any other sapphire you have been offered.

• Stone: natural yellow sapphire, 1.90 carats, from Madagascar.
• Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale, safe for rings.
• Treatment: heating is common in pukhraj to adjust the tone; ask us about this stone specifically.
• Reference: AG-000449.

Pukhraj holds a place in Vedic astrology as the stone of Jupiter, which is why many buyers come to it, though that is tradition and not a promise. If you want independent testing, that is your choice, and we can talk it through on WhatsApp.

On arrival, check the colour in daylight and look along the edges for chips before you pay the rider. The 7-day return window then gives you time to look at it properly at home. See similar listings under yellow sapphire.

Pay by Cash on Delivery: open the parcel in front of the rider, look at the stone, then pay. Karachi orders usually arrive in 1–2 working days, the rest of Pakistan in 2–4, and you have 7 days to return it unused. Read our yellow sapphire guide first.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural yellow sapphire, known in Urdu as Pukhraj, with a weight of 1.9 Carat. Its price is Rs. 21,380 — roughly Rs. 11,253 for each carat. Origin: Madagascar. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000449 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.