Antique Unheated Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) 30.47 ct Cushion – Natural Ceylon Loose

Looking for something truly rare? This is a 30 carat natural yellow sapphire from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), completely untreated. It isn't a commercial stone. At this size, in this colour, with no heat, it's the kind of gemstone that passes between serious collectors, high jewelers and Vedic astrology practitioners who understand what they're looking at.

• Natural. Untreated. Rare. Made to be remembered.
• Antique natural Ceylon yellow sapphire (Pukhraj), 30.47 ct, large cushion cut
• Rich golden yellow, vivid and warm, with strong saturation
• No heat and no enhancement of any kind, so its colour is entirely natural, exactly as the earth produced it
• Antique (1900–1909), from an estate collection, mined and cut over 100 years ago
• A Jyotish Jupiter stone and a collector gemstone
• A loose natural gemstone, sold unmounted. There is only one of this stone.

Why 30 carats untreated is exceptional

Most yellow sapphires on the market have been heat-treated to improve their colour. Untreated yellow sapphires of this size are exceptionally rare, and at 30+ carats the colour you see is entirely natural.

• 30.47 carats, a size simply not found in commercial jewelry
• A 16.8 × 15.1 mm face, larger than most people have ever seen in a single gemstone
• Rich golden yellow with warm saturation, depth and internal light
• No heat and no treatment, so the natural colour is permanent
• Ceylon origin, one of the world's most prized sources for yellow sapphire
• Antique, mined and cut over a century ago

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 and spiritual growth. This stone meets the traditional requirements for Pukhraj: natural and earth-mined, untreated with no heat, of Ceylon origin, and a substantial 30.47 ct weight. Please consult a qualified Jyotish practitioner before wearing.

For the collector

Untreated, Ceylon-origin yellow sapphires at 30+ carats are not routinely available from any source. This is a stone for a serious collection or a once-in-a-lifetime heirloom.

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 18 × 27 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 30 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
• Also a superb centrepiece for a statement ring or brooch

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 16.8 × 15.1 mm, this stone suits a signet face of about 20–23 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 12.2 mm deep, so ask your jeweler for a signet head at least 13.2 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
• Perfect for: husbands, fathers, grooms, graduates, milestone birthdays, or a signet he buys for himself

Birthstone meaning

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

Perfect for

Christmas Gifts · Jyotish Pukhraj · Collectors · Statement Rings · Pendant Necklaces · Brooches · Heirloom Pieces · September Birthdays · Men's Signet Rings · Gifts for Him

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, emeralds and 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.