Large enough to be seen on the hand, comfortable enough for a ring you wear every day: that balance is what a 2.85 carat pukhraj gives you. This one is a natural yellow sapphire from Africa.

Before you buy

Sapphire sits at 9 on the Mohs scale, second only to diamond, so everyday scratches are rarely a worry. Heating is common for yellow sapphire because it deepens and evens out colour; stones left untouched are scarcer and cost more. Ask us on WhatsApp about this exact piece and we will tell you what we know. Independent lab testing is your option.

The colour is golden yellow, and the stone is transparent with some slight inclusions, which is normal for the species and nothing to worry about at this size.

Setting and next steps

Quote AG-000464 when you message us. If you are comparing, our yellow sapphire collection shows the other pukhraj stones in stock, and we can discuss a custom silver ring setting on WhatsApp.

Nothing is paid upfront. The courier brings it to your door (1–2 working days in Karachi, 2–4 for most other cities), you check it, then hand over the cash, and a 7-day return window stays open after that. 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 2.85 Carat. Its price is Rs. 20,630 — roughly Rs. 7,239 for each carat. Origin: Africa. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000464 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 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.