Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)

Yellow Sapphire is linked with Jupiter, one of the most powerful planet in Ancient astrology. While wearing this stone, it is vital to make sure that Jupiter is positively placed in the native's birth chart.

Vedic astrology suggests Pukhraj stone for Sagittarius and Meen Rashi Western astrology prescribes Yellow Sapphire Birthstone for Sagittarius. The stone can also be worn by Aries, Leo, Cancer, and Scorpio.

How to wear Yellow Sapphire?

Yellow sapphire is a mystical gemstone, which is connected with the dominant planet Jupiter or Guru, the teacher and wearing it with proper steps can enable you to receive the highest profits. Also, individuals should always buy an original yellow sapphire.

The first thing to be kept in mind is the gemstone weight. If the person, who wish to wear yellow sapphire is below 23 years old, he or she should wear a stone up to 5 ratti. The merest weight should be 3.25 carats. But, if the wearer is above 23 years, a yellow sapphire weighing 5-7 ratti will be more useful.

Yellow sapphire should be worn with a gold ring on the index finger, on Thursday, falls in the Shukal Pakash.

One should wear yellow sapphire between 6 to 8 in the morning.

purify the yellow sapphire, dip it in a mixture of curd, honey, milk, sugar, and pure ghee.

Make sure to wear a good quality yellow sapphire, which is clear of any kinds of flaws, rifts or distress. It should be bright and appealing to the eye.

Weight - Minimum 1/10th of the body weight; for example, if a person weighing 50 kg, can wear a 5 carat ( 5.50 Ratti ).

Colour - For best Jyotish or Astrological results light yellow or golden yellow color is recommended.

Metal - Gold and Panchdhatu are best-suited metals for Pukhraj.

Finger - Index finger of either of the hand.

Day and time - On Thursday early morning.

Yellow sapphire Mantra & Chanting time - Om Brim Brihaspataye Namah (In Hindi) 108 times

Planet - Jupiter

Vedic Rashi - Sagittarius (Dhanu ) & Pisces (Meen)

Western Sun Sign - Ares, Cancer Leo & Scorpio

Price of a yellow sapphire depends upon the 4 factors CUT COLOR CLARITY CARAT (4C’s) weight origin and treatment.

Cut- The cutting of the stone/gemstone not only improves the virtue of the gemstone but also cover the inclusions. Also, a better faceted yellow sapphire is valued more over a normal or odd shape Pukhraj.

Color- Color is one of the most significant factors in any gemstone or yellow sapphire. It directly links to the cost of yellow sapphire. A bright yellow or lemon color yellow sapphire to an extremely dark yellow or golden yellow will link to the value of it.

Clarity- In simple words the clearer the stone the higher the value. Inclusions in any gemstone can be viewed with a bare eye or with an eyeglass. as far as the stone is natural, inclusions will be there.

Carat Weight- The higher the weight, the rare the pc it becomes. Price per carat increases with its size.

Origin/ Source- Origin of a yellow sapphire or any other gemstone is a very important factor to decide its price.

Srilankan( Ceylonese) origin is considered best in yellow sapphire (pukhraj). Ceylon pukhraj can cost between 1000 to 100000 per carat ($14 to $1427), depending upon all other factors. Thailand or Bangkok yellow sapphires are generally heated and treated, resulting in a more economical price but no Astrological or Jyotish value.

Treatment- Hight temperature treatments are used to improve color or to improve the accuracy of yellow sapphire. Glass lead is also used to fill the pits and cracks for better transparency.

It is always recommended to Buy a certified yellow sapphire (Pukhraj) online or from the shopkeeper, along with a certificate which clearly indicates the stone is 100% authentic.

How to Care & Clean Yellow Sapphire Stone

Yellow sapphire is won by individuals all over the world. Astrologers advise people to wear the stone after considering their sun sign, date of birth, nature and various other factors. Majority of people, wear the stone in the ring form to draw the benefits out of it on day to day basis. However, when worn for a long period the stone stars getting stained with the sweat, dirt, food and other foreign particles.

As Pukhraj Stone is the second hardest element known to the human race, it is least harmed by any kind of detergent and washing methods. However, the safest way to clean a Yellow Sapphire is

Get a soft tissue or a cloth and wipe the dust off the gemstone.

Now, get some warm water and blend some soft or warm cleanser in it.

For immediate cleaning, wet the washing cloth into this mix and clean the Pukhraj Stone with this cloth.

For long cleansing, place the Pukhraj Ratna in this warm water mixed with detergent for 20-30 minutes.

Now, get a soft toothbrush and rub smoothly to exclude the blemishes perfectly.

Wash and dry the gemstone with a soft cloth and use after it has been dried off properly.

While cleaning a Pukhraj Stone, one must use warm water rather than boiling hot water. Fluids containing anti-static agents, brushes, and moisturizers may transmit marks and residue on the metal in which the stone is set. Also, one should never use perfumes and hairsprays on the gemstone as they take away the shine and glow and make it dull.