Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)

Meaning and Astrological Benefits

The universal astrological popularity of the Yellow Sapphire gemstone has given it many names world over. It is called Pukhraj stone or Pukhraj Ratna, Guru Ratan, Pushkaraj stone, Pushparagam stone, Kanakapushyaragam stone, and Peetamani in Sanskrit. It is associated with the planet Jupiter and is suggested for the Zodiac Signs Sagittarius (Dhanu) and Pisces (Meena). Yellow Sapphire is the birthstone for people born in the beginning of summer (June 21 - July 21).

Yellow Sapphire Benefits

Yellow Sapphire stone benefits success in business, jobs & academics, improved financial and social status, health rejuvenation, marital and progeny bliss, alternative healing.

• Success in business, jobs & academics

  : Since Jupiter rules knowledge and wealth, Pukhraj stone benefits in the restoration of fortunes in businesses or jobs where a great deal of intelligence, creativity or practicality is needed like judicial services, academics, and trade businesses.

• Improved Financial and Social Status

  : Astrologers immensely trust in Yellow Sapphire for bringing financial stability in one’s life, improved will power and wisdom leading to a rise in financial and materialistic wealth. It is one of the well known positive Yellow Sapphire effects.

• Health Rejuvenation

  : Wearing Yellow Sapphire benefits people by enhancing their digestive health as well as preventing liver and kidney infirmities. Pukhraj benefits the body when dealing with diseases like Jaundice and Tuberculosis.

• Marital and Progeny Bliss

  : Astrologers strongly promote Pukhraj stone for women seeking matrimonial harmony or are facing delays in wedlock. As Jupiter also rules progeny, Pukhraj effects also include aiding childless couples by revigorating fertility.

• Alternative Healing

  : Yellow Sapphire healing properties are very well known. In alternative healing therapies, Jupiter is known to operate in or govern the Will Chakra in a person’s body. This chakra is located between the ribcage and navel and controls the immune and digestive systems. When balanced physically, we have the strength to fight infections, are free of allergic reactions, and are able to use the nutrients we ingest. When the solar plexus is out of balance spiritually, we feel fear of disappointment or displeasure of others, or to subordinating our life and pleasures to the will of others. Spiritually, when the solar plexus is stable we are free to interpret the world through our own thoughts and emotions and not live in fear of violating the assertions of others. Wearing Yellow Sapphire activates the solar plexus and improves will power and concentration, helping people to observe their vision and materialize their goals.

Yellow Sapphire substitutes are Citrine (Sunela) and Yellow Topaz (Pushkaraj) and are similarly effective like the Yellow Sapphire properties.

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Types and Origin

Natural properties of Yellow Sapphire make it a sought-after gemstone, metaphysically and aesthetically. To evade scam-merchants, we advise to pay heed to the following guidelines when you buy Yellow Sapphire online or from dealers. It is recommended to have ample knowledge about the types of Pukhraj before you buy Pukhraj stone online or from dealers.

• Origin

  : Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, and Australia are fruitful sources of natural Yellow Sapphires. Ceylon Yellow Sapphire (Sri Lanka) is universally acclaimed for its clarity and color consistency, followed by Burmese Yellow Sapphire (Myanmar). Thailand Yellow Sapphire, African or Madagascar origins are less popular because of reduced color concentration and high inclusions.

• Clarity

  : Yellow Sapphire stone tends to have fewer inclusions than other precious gemstones. But inclusions may still be present, remaining obscure to the naked eye. When visible, these inclusions occur as feathers or fingerprints and can lower the Pukhraj stone price

• Color

  : Pukhraj stone colors cover many hues from pale Yellow Sapphire to golden Yellow Sapphire, from canary Yellow Sapphire (Pila Pukhraj) to Green Pukhraj stone and even orange. Yet, bright yellow or canary is the most desirable color both astrologically and aesthetically. It is found mostly in Sri Lanka Yellow Sapphires (Ceylon Yellow Sapphires) and less frequently in others.

Yellow Sapphire Prices

Yellow Sapphire stone price depends on its origin, color, clarity, weight, and treatment. All of these parameters are collectively looked into before calculating the Pukhraj price that covers a broad range from ₹ 2500 to ₹ 40000 ($40 To $615).

• Origin

  : Sri Lanka Yellow Sapphire is considered to be the best and most expensive because of outstanding clarity and color consistency found in the majority of Ceylon Yellow Sapphires and can cost between ₹ 15,000 and ₹ 30,000 ($384 to 460). Thailand or Bangkok Yellow Sapphires are more economical costing up to ₹ 5,000 (75 $).

• Clarity

  : The cost of Yellow Sapphire fares much better than other precious gemstones when it comes to inclusions. Yet in whatever quantity, nature, density, and location of inclusions lower the overall Yellow Sapphire price per carat. Clean, transparent pieces attract high pricing than heavily included ones.

• Color

  : Color bears a small influence on the Pukhraj stone price. A bright, yellow or canary Yellow Sapphire with good color consistency is more valuable than the ones carrying a tint of green, gold or orange.

• Carat Weight

  : When looking at the ‘rarity’ viewpoint of precious gemstones, size becomes an extended trait with a direct influence on prices. However, the increase in size also increases the chances of natural contamination, which is why Pukhraj price per carat increases significantly for cleaner and bigger pieces.

• Cut

  : The way a stone is cut doesn’t just enhance its appearance but can cleverly conceal the inclusions as well. Moreover, stone wastage incurred in the processing of Rough Yellow Sapphire gemstone gets reflected in its increased prices. Therefore, a faceted cut yellow sapphire costs more than round, oval or cushion cut Yellow Sapphire.

• Treatment

  : Artificial heat or color treatment is done to inflate the market value of low-quality specimens. Untreated, unheated Yellow Sapphire is way more precious than synthetic, glass-filled or lab-created specimens. It is better to purchase certified Pukhraj whether online or from a dealer.