Antique Unheated Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) 17.60 ct (19.3 Ratti) Oval – Natural Ceylon Loose

Looking for a true Pukhraj? This is a substantial natural yellow sapphire from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), completely untreated, with no heat and no enhancement of any kind. At 17.60 carats, with a rich golden yellow colour and strong saturation, it's equally suited to a serious Jyotish prescription, a gemstone collection, or the centerpiece of an heirloom piece.

• Natural. Untreated. Golden. Made to be remembered.
• Checked in-house by Roho Jewels; no independent lab report. Comes with our genuine guarantee and the Roho Jewels lifetime guarantee.
• Antique natural Ceylon yellow sapphire (Pukhraj), 17.60 ct, faceted oval
• No heat and no enhancement: its golden colour is entirely natural, exactly as the earth produced it
• Antique (1900–1909), from an estate collection, mined and cut over 100 years ago
• Pukhraj, the Jyotish gemstone of Jupiter, and a statement ring center stone
• A loose natural gemstone, sold unmounted. There is only one of this stone.

For the Jyotish & Vedic astrology buyer

In Vedic astrology, yellow sapphire is Pukhraj, the gemstone of Jupiter (Brihaspati or Guru). It's traditionally worn to strengthen Jupiter in the birth chart and is associated with wisdom, prosperity, good fortune, marriage, children and spiritual growth. This stone meets the traditional requirements for Pukhraj: natural and earth-mined, untreated with no heat, of Ceylon origin, with a strong golden yellow colour and a substantial 17.60 ct weight. It's well suited to wearing in a gold ring or pendant. Please consult a qualified Jyotish practitioner before wearing.

For the collector & jewelry buyer

• 17.60 carats, a rare size in untreated natural yellow sapphire
• A 16.5 × 13.5 mm face, large enough for a dramatic statement ring or pendant
• No heat, so the golden colour is entirely natural
• Antique, mined and cut over a century ago
• Ceylon origin, the global benchmark for yellow sapphire
• Natural inclusions that confirm it as a genuine earth-mined stone

For the ring buyer

A striking center stone for a statement engagement ring or anniversary ring. The golden colour glows in yellow gold and makes a bold contrast in white gold or platinum.

A gemstone for him: the men's signet ring

At Roho Jewels, we believe men deserve beautiful gemstones too. A natural golden yellow sapphire set into a signet ring is a bold, personal alternative to a plain metal signet: one-of-a-kind, full of character, and a ring he'll wear for decades and one day pass down.

• Signet face: this stone suits a signet face of about 23 × 20 mm, a bold statement signet for the index or middle finger. The stone is sold loose, without the setting
• Setting: flush (gypsy), bezel or half-bezel keeps it low and smooth, with no claws to catch on sleeves or gloves
• Depth: the stone is 8.8 mm deep, so ask your jeweler for a signet head at least 9.8 mm deep
• Metal: rich in yellow gold, sharp in white gold or platinum, rugged in oxidised sterling silver
• Wear: Mohs 9, second only to diamond, so it is tough enough for a ring worn every day
• Made for: a ring he'll wear every day, or to mark a wedding, a graduation or a milestone birthday

Birthstone meaning

Sapphire is the birthstone for September and has long been a symbol of wisdom, loyalty and lasting love.

Perfect for

A Jyotish Pukhraj, a collector's stone, or the centre of a statement ring, engagement ring, pendant or men's signet: an heirloom piece, and a natural choice for a September birthstone.

About Roho Jewels

At Roho Jewels, everything begins with the stone. Every natural gemstone we offer is hand-selected in our Toronto studio. These are real, earth-mined sapphires, rubies and emeralds, and genuine pearls, never synthetics. When a stone is untreated, we say so clearly, because you deserve to know exactly what you're buying. Our goal is simple: real gemstones, real craftsmanship and real value, without traditional retail prices.