Antique Unheated Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) 39.42 ct (43.3 Ratti) Oval – Natural Ceylon Loose

Looking for a landmark stone? At 39 carats, this isn't a jewelry stone. It's a landmark. A natural, completely untreated yellow sapphire from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), weighing 39.42 carats, it's one of the largest no-heat Pukhraj stones you'll find offered anywhere. The colour is a rich, warm golden yellow with strong saturation and depth, and the stone comes alive under light. It comes from an estate collection and was mined and cut over a hundred years ago.

• Antique. Untreated. Monumental. 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.
• Natural Ceylon (Sri Lanka) yellow sapphire, 39.42 ct, large faceted oval
• No heat and no enhancement of any kind, so its colour is entirely natural
• Rich, warm golden yellow with strong saturation and depth
• Antique, from an estate collection, mined and cut over 100 years ago
• Pukhraj, the Jyotish gemstone of Jupiter
• An antique loose natural yellow sapphire, 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 (Guru or Brihaspati), the planet of wisdom, prosperity, good fortune, marriage, children and dharma. It's one of the nine Navaratna stones and among the most prescribed gems in Jyotish practice. This stone meets the traditional requirements for Pukhraj: natural and earth-mined, untreated with no heat, of Ceylon origin, with a rich golden yellow colour and a remarkable 39.42 ct weight. Traditionally, Pukhraj is set in gold and worn on the index finger of the right hand. Please consult a qualified Jyotish practitioner before wearing.

For the collector

• 39.42 carats, a size rarely seen outside major auctions
• A 21.3 × 17.1 mm face, the footprint of a large coin and dramatic in person
• No heat, the rarest and most sought-after treatment category for yellow sapphire
• Ceylon origin, the global benchmark for yellow sapphire
• Antique, mined and cut over a century ago

As a statement pendant

This stone makes a striking bezel-set pendant on a 5 mm Byzantine chain, 23.5 in (60 cm) long, a bold length that sits at mid-chest over a shirt or sweater. The stone is sold loose, without setting or chain.

• Pendant size: about 20 × 32 mm including the bail
• A full bezel protects the stone's edges and keeps it smooth against clothing
• A 5 mm Byzantine chain has the weight and presence to carry a 39 ct stone, for him or for her
• The rich 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: at 21.3 × 17.1 mm, this stone suits a signet face of about 25–28 mm, a large, bold statement signet for the index or middle finger
• 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 12.8 mm deep, so ask your jeweler for a signet head at least 13.8 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 serious collection, or the centre of a statement pendant, a high jewelry piece or a 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.