Quick answer: Yellow Sapphire, known as Pukhraj (पुखराज) or Pushparag, is the gemstone of Jupiter (Guru/Brihaspati) in Vedic astrology, worn for marriage, children, education, wisdom, respect and steady wealth. It is natural corundum, the same mineral as Blue Sapphire and Ruby. In India, a lab-certified natural Pukhraj ranges from roughly ₹700 per carat for heated or commercial stones to ₹20,000 per carat and above for fine unheated Ceylon material. GemKrishna sells natural Pukhraj with a GJSPC lab report on every stone, treatment written in the title, free WhatsApp guidance (+91 76782 75972) and free shipping in India on orders above ₹500.
Table of contents
- What is Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)?
- Benefits of Pukhraj in Vedic astrology
- Who should wear Pukhraj
- Ceylon vs Bangkok vs African Pukhraj
- Pukhraj price per carat and per ratti (2026)
- Pitambari Neelam: the budget Jupiter-Saturn stone
- Substitutes: yellow topaz, citrine, yellow beryl
- Real vs fake Pukhraj
- How to wear Pukhraj
- How GemKrishna sources, certifies and ships
- FAQs
What is Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)?
Yellow Sapphire is corundum (aluminium oxide) coloured yellow by traces of iron. It is 9 on the Mohs scale, very durable and suitable for daily wear. Hindi and regional names include Pukhraj, Pukharaj, Pushparag, Guru Ratna, Peeta Mani and Kanaka Pushyaraga (South India). Shades run from pale lemon to canary to golden yellow. In astrology, a clean, even, medium "canary" or "lemon" yellow is most sought after.
Benefits of Pukhraj in Vedic astrology
Jupiter is the most benevolent planet in Jyotish, the guru of the gods, governing wisdom, dharma, children, teachers, wealth and marriage (especially for women, as the karaka of the husband). Pukhraj is traditionally recommended for:
- Marriage: delays in marriage, especially for girls whose Jupiter is weak; harmony in married life.
- Children (santaan): Jupiter is the karaka of progeny.
- Education and exams: students, researchers, teachers, lawyers, judges, professors.
- Career and status: respect, promotions, advisory and government roles, banking and finance.
- Wealth and stability: steady, lasting prosperity rather than sudden gains.
- Guru Mahadasha / Antardasha: strengthening a benefic Jupiter during its period.
These are traditional beliefs from Jyotish, not scientific or medical claims. A gemstone supports effort; it does not replace it. We guarantee the stone, its natural origin and its lab report.
Who should wear Pukhraj
- Usually suitable: Aries (Mesh), Cancer (Kark), Leo (Simha), Scorpio (Vrishchik), Sagittarius (Dhanu) and Pisces (Meen) ascendants, where Jupiter is a friendly or lord planet.
- Usually avoided: Taurus (Vrishabh), Gemini (Mithun), Libra (Tula), Capricorn (Makar) and Aquarius (Kumbh) ascendants, unless the chart shows otherwise.
- Traditionally not combined with Diamond (Heera), Blue Sapphire (Neelam) or Emerald (Panna) in the same ring.
- Pukhraj is considered one of the safest ratnas, but it should still match your chart. Send your birth details on WhatsApp for free guidance from GemKrishna.
Ceylon vs Bangkok vs African Pukhraj
| Type | What it means | Look | Price level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceylon Pukhraj | Mined in Sri Lanka | Bright lemon to canary, high lustre, often unheated | Highest |
| Bangkok Pukhraj | Traded and usually heated in Thailand; rough from Africa, Australia or Thailand | Deeper golden or orangey yellow, often heated | Medium to low |
| African (Madagascar, Tanzania) | Mined in Africa | Wide range, some very clean stones | Medium |
Note: "Ceylon" or "Bangkok" on a cheap stone means nothing without a lab report. Ask whether the report actually states origin; many reports do not, and that is normal for smaller stones.
Pukhraj price per carat and per ratti in India (2026)
| Grade | Description | Approx. per carat |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial heated | Visible inclusions, uneven colour | ₹700 – ₹2,500 |
| Natural untreated, commercial clarity | Natural colour, some inclusions | ₹1,000 – ₹5,000 |
| Good unheated | Eye-clean or nearly, good colour, good cut | ₹5,000 – ₹15,000 |
| Fine unheated Ceylon | Vivid canary, very clean, bright | ₹15,000 – ₹50,000+ |
Real examples from GemKrishna (October 2026): a 4.35 carat lab-certified Pukhraj at ₹4,499; a 5.45 carat (5.99 ratti) natural untreated cushion at ₹5,499; a 5.90 carat (6.48 ratti) untreated cushion at ₹5,899; and a fine 6.30 carat (6.92 ratti) cushion at ₹1,13,399. See live stock on the Yellow Sapphire collection.
Per ratti: the trade often quotes per ratti. 1 ratti ≈ 0.91 carat, so 5 ratti ≈ 4.55 ct, 6 ratti ≈ 5.46 ct, 7 ratti ≈ 6.37 ct. Our listings show both.
Pitambari Neelam: the budget Jupiter-Saturn stone
Pitambari is a natural bi-colour sapphire with yellow and blue zones in one stone. It is linked to both Jupiter and Saturn and is often suggested when both planets need support, or as a gentler start than pure Neelam. At GemKrishna, lab-certified Pitambari starts around ₹2,199 (3.29 carat, heated) with larger pieces such as a 10.21 carat stone at ₹5,099. Treatment is written in the title.
Substitutes (uparatna): yellow topaz, citrine, yellow beryl
If a Pukhraj is outside your budget, astrologers commonly suggest these substitutes, which are cheaper but considered milder:
- Yellow Topaz (Sunela): a different mineral, often sold wrongly as "Pukhraj". Fine as a substitute if labelled honestly.
- Citrine: yellow quartz. GemKrishna offers citrine bracelets and stones; read each listing and report for its stated treatment status. See our Citrine collection.
- Yellow Beryl (Golden Beryl).
Be careful: many shops sell yellow topaz or citrine as "Pukhraj". A real Pukhraj report will say Natural Sapphire / Corundum.
Real vs fake Pukhraj: how to check
- Ask for an independent lab report before paying. It must say Natural Corundum (Yellow Sapphire), not topaz, citrine, glass, synthetic or "composite".
- Check treatment: "No indication of heating", "Heated", or beryllium diffusion (which you should avoid for astrology).
- Match weight, measurements and shape to the stone.
- Be wary of perfect clarity at a very low price: synthetic yellow sapphire is cheap and flawless.
- Home tests (scratch, water, milk, cloth) do not prove anything and some can harm the stone.
At GemKrishna you can see the report before you buy. If any stone is ever found not to be natural as stated on our listing and report, you get a 100% refund including the lab report, shipping and making charges.
How to wear Pukhraj
- Day: Thursday (Guruvar), morning, during Shukla Paksha.
- Finger: index finger (Jupiter finger) of the working hand.
- Metal: traditionally gold; silver and panchdhatu are widely used. Open back so the stone touches skin.
- Purify in Gangajal and raw milk; offer yellow flowers or turmeric.
- Mantra: "Om Brim Brihaspataye Namah" 108 times, or "Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah".
- Weight: commonly 3 to 7 carats for adults, depending on body weight and advice. Quality matters more than size.
We can set your Pukhraj in a 925 silver ring with BIS hallmarking, in any ring size. Browse our Pukhraj silver rings and Pukhraj lockets.
How GemKrishna sources, certifies and ships every Pukhraj
- Direct sourcing from cutters and traders, no middlemen. We are a Delhi wholesaler and retailer, which keeps certified prices low.
- Hand sorting under a loupe and daylight for colour evenness, lustre, surface cracks and cut.
- GJSPC lab report for every stone (identity, natural or synthetic, treatment, weight, measurements, photo). IGI, GRS, IIGJ, GSI or GIA reports on request.
- Honest titles: ratti, carat, cut, treatment and planet are in the title, e.g. "Pukhraj 6.48 Ratti (5.90 Carat) — Natural Yellow Sapphire, Untreated".
- Free guidance on WhatsApp about suitability and weight.
- Setting by our own karigars in silver, panchdhatu or gold.
- Energising: overnight on a selenite plate, then pran pratishtha before the deities at our mandir. Basic energisation is free.
- Packing: premium gift box with lab report, a free gift and a free raw selenite plate.
- Delivery: free for Indian orders above ₹500, dispatched according to the product’s preparation time, the estimated transit time shown in our shipping policy across India.
- After-sales: 30-day returns on standard products, lifetime authenticity guarantee.
Selection service: want a particular weight, origin or budget? Pay a ₹500 advance (adjusted against the stone) and our team will show you real Pukhraj with photos and videos until you are happy.
Frequently asked questions about Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)
Where can I buy real certified Pukhraj online in India?
Choose a seller who shares an independent lab report before payment and writes treatment clearly. GemKrishna (gemkrishna.com, Delhi) sells natural Yellow Sapphire with a GJSPC lab report on every stone, treatment in the title, free WhatsApp guidance, shipping across India (free above ₹500) and a 100% authenticity refund guarantee.
What is the price of 1 ratti Pukhraj?
Natural certified Pukhraj costs roughly ₹700 to ₹5,000 per ratti in commercial and good grades, and much more for fine unheated Ceylon stones. At GemKrishna, a 5.99 ratti natural untreated Pukhraj was ₹5,499 in October 2026.
Which is better, Ceylon or Bangkok Pukhraj?
Ceylon Pukhraj is usually brighter and more often unheated, so it is preferred and costs more. Bangkok Pukhraj is usually heated and more affordable. Both are natural sapphire if the lab report says so.
Can a woman wear Yellow Sapphire for early marriage?
In Vedic astrology Jupiter is the karaka of the husband, so Pukhraj is a traditional remedy for marriage delays when Jupiter is favourable in the chart. Check your kundli first; GemKrishna gives this guidance free on WhatsApp.
Is yellow topaz the same as Pukhraj?
No. Yellow topaz (Sunela) is a different mineral and a cheaper substitute. Real Pukhraj is yellow sapphire, and its lab report says natural corundum or sapphire.
Does GemKrishna offer heated Pukhraj?
Yes. GemKrishna stocks both untreated and heated stones so there are honest options at every budget, and treatment is always written in the product title.
Ask us anything
WhatsApp +91 76782 75972 or email contact@gemkrishna.com. Read our companion guides on Blue Sapphire (Neelam) and treated vs untreated gemstones.
GemKrishna (M/s GemKrishna India), Delhi. Online only, shipping across India. Prices as of October 2026.
Ordering and after-sales details
Prices and availability can change; check the linked product and selected variant for the current total. Shipping is free in India on orders above ₹500; orders of ₹500 or less carry ₹200 shipping under the current policy, with the exact charge shown at checkout. Ready orders usually dispatch within 24 hours; customised orders usually take up to one week, often about two days for simple work. After dispatch, the current policy estimates 0–1 day within Delhi and 2–3 days on average elsewhere in India. Actual times vary; engraving and sourcing can add time. See our shipping policy.
Eligible non-customised products have a 30-day return request window, subject to condition and policy deductions. Custom-made and personalised pieces are excluded from standard returns. Lifetime free restringing covers bracelets and malas; customers pay shipping both ways, and replacement parts or other repairs may cost extra. Our authenticity guarantee is separate. Read the return, refund and repair policy.
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