The golden member of the sapphire family — corundum in a warm yellow, and in astrology the stone of Jupiter (Guru). Widely worn for wisdom, marriage and fortune.
Pukhraj is the yellow variety of corundum — the same durable family as neelam and yaqoot, 9 on the Mohs scale. The best stones show a clean, even canary-to-golden yellow, with fine material from Sri Lanka (Ceylon). In South Asian astrology it is the stone of Jupiter and among the most popular gemstones in Pakistan.
Worn by those whose chart is strengthened by Jupiter, pukhraj is associated with wisdom, prosperity, good fortune and marriage — it is one of the most requested stones for those seeking a suitable marriage. It is generally favourable for Sagittarius and Pisces, and for a well-placed Jupiter.
Who should be cautious: if Jupiter is unfavourable in your chart, pukhraj may not be the right stone. A quick reading confirms suitability.
These are traditional beliefs, not scientific or medical claims, and results vary. Wear a gemstone by choice and with guidance.
Yellow sapphire is more affordable than fine ruby or blue sapphire but still varies widely by colour, clarity and origin. Typical per-carat ranges for genuine certified pukhraj in Pakistan:
| Quality | Description | Indicative price / carat (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Pale or included, heated, everyday stones | 2,500 – 8,000 |
| Good | Even golden yellow, eye-clean, certified | 8,000 – 25,000 |
| Fine | Rich Ceylon yellow, high clarity, unheated | 30,000 – 120,000+ |
Indicative ranges only — actual price is quoted per stone after inspection. Message us with your budget and we'll send matching options.
Yellow sapphire is widely imitated by yellow glass, citrine (a cheaper quartz), and synthetic sapphire. Honest checks:
Every pukhraj we sell over PKR 5,000 comes with an independent certificate, and we disclose any treatment.
As with all sapphire, most pukhraj is heated — a standard, stable treatment, and the stone remains genuine natural sapphire. Unheated stones are rarer and cost more, and many prefer them for astrological wear. What matters is that the certificate discloses whether the stone is heated, so you know exactly what you're buying.
پکھراج کورنڈم خاندان کا زرد نگینہ ہے — وہی مضبوط خاندان جس سے نیلم اور یاقوت ہیں۔ عمدہ پتھر صاف اور یکساں سنہری زرد رنگ کا ہوتا ہے، بہترین سیلون (سری لنکا) کا۔ علمِ نجوم میں یہ مشتری کا پتھر ہے اور پاکستان میں سب سے مقبول پتھروں میں سے ایک ہے۔
جن کے زائچے میں مشتری مضبوط ہو وہ پکھراج علم، خوش حالی، قسمت اور شادی کے لیے پہنتے ہیں — اچھے رشتے کے لیے سب سے زیادہ مانگا جانے والا پتھر۔ عموماً برجِ قوس اور حوت والوں کے لیے موزوں سمجھا جاتا ہے۔
اصلی و مصدقہ پکھراج عام کوالٹی میں تقریباً 2,500 سے 8,000 روپے فی قیراط، اچھی کوالٹی میں 8,000 سے 25,000، اور عمدہ سیلونی اَن ہیٹڈ پتھر 30,000 سے 120,000+ روپے فی قیراط تک ہوتا ہے۔
پکھراج کی جگہ اکثر سِٹرین (ایک سستا پتھر) یا زرد شیشہ بیچا جاتا ہے۔ آزاد لیب سرٹیفکیٹ ہی حتمی ثبوت ہے۔ اصلی پکھراج بہت سخت ہوتا ہے، جبکہ سِٹرین اور شیشہ آسانی سے خراش کھا جاتے ہیں۔ بہت سستا، بڑا اور بےعیب پتھر شک کے قابل ہے۔
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In traditional astrology, pukhraj is the stone of Jupiter, worn for wisdom, prosperity, good fortune and marriage. It is one of the most requested stones for marriage prospects. These are traditional beliefs, not guarantees.
Pukhraj generally suits those born under Sagittarius or Pisces, or with a favourable Jupiter in their zaicha. If Jupiter is unfavourable it may not suit you — confirm with a reading first.
Genuine certified pukhraj typically runs about PKR 2,500–8,000 per carat for commercial stones, PKR 8,000–25,000 for good eye-clean stones, and PKR 30,000–120,000+ for fine unheated Ceylon stones.
A lab certificate is definitive. Natural yellow sapphire is far harder (9 Mohs) than citrine (7) or glass, shows natural inclusions rather than round bubbles under a loupe, and citrine is frequently mis-sold as pukhraj — only the certificate confirms the mineral.
Yes. Every pukhraj over PKR 5,000 comes with an independent certificate confirming natural yellow sapphire and stating any treatment, plus a 7-day return. Message us on WhatsApp for certified options.