Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)

Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) — The Gemstone of Jupiter

Yellow Sapphire, known as Pukhraj, is the gemstone of Jupiter (Guru / Brihaspati), the greatest benefic in Vedic astrology. Jupiter governs wisdom, fortune, higher learning, dharma, children and — for women — marriage. A natural, untreated Pukhraj set in gold is traditionally worn to strengthen Jupiter and invite prosperity and growth. At GemsMantra, every Yellow Sapphire is natural, individually lab-certified for origin, carat and treatment, and X-ray verified — guided by Astro Arun Pandit.

Benefits of Wearing Yellow Sapphire

1. Marriage & happiness: Traditionally worn by unmarried women for an early, happy marriage and marital harmony.
2. Wealth & prosperity: Jupiter is the planet of fortune; Pukhraj is worn to attract wealth and financial growth.
3. Wisdom & education: Supports learning, higher studies and clear judgement.
4. Children & family: Associated with fertility, healthy progeny and family wellbeing.
5. Confidence & optimism: Brings a positive, dharmic outlook and discipline.

Who Should Wear Pukhraj?

Yellow Sapphire is most beneficial for Sagittarius (Dhanu) and Pisces (Meen) ascendants, whose lord is Jupiter. It is also recommended when Jupiter is weak or governs an important house, and traditionally by unmarried women, students, teachers and advisors. As Jupiter is a benefic, Pukhraj rarely harms — but for the strongest result select it after a birth-chart check.

How to Wear Yellow Sapphire

1. Metal: Set in gold (panchdhatu alternative).
2. Finger: Index finger of the right hand.
3. Day: Thursday morning, Shukla Paksha.
4. Weight: ~1/10th of body weight in ratti (confirm with an astrologer).
5. Mantra: Purify in raw milk & Ganga jal, then chant Om Gram Greem Graum Sah Gurve Namah 108 times.

Yellow Sapphire Price — What Affects It

1. Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lankan) commands the highest premium; Bangkok is more affordable.
2. Carat weight: Price per carat rises sharply with size for fine stones.
3. Colour: An even lemon-to-golden yellow is most valued.
4. Clarity & treatment: Eye-clean, natural untreated stones are the most valuable.

Who should wear Yellow Sapphire?

Sagittarius (Dhanu) and Pisces (Meen) ascendants, unmarried women seeking marriage, and those wanting wealth, education and wisdom — after a birth-chart check.

On which finger and day should Pukhraj be worn?

Index finger of the right hand, set in gold, on a Thursday morning, after chanting the Jupiter mantra 108 times.

How do I know my Yellow Sapphire is real?

Each stone ships with an individual lab certificate and is X-ray verified; glass-filled and synthetic stones are excluded.