The original Pukhraj stone 7.25 ratti price in India ranges from roughly ₹8,000 to over ₹3,00,000 per stone in 2026, depending on origin, colour, clarity and certification. Pukhraj (Yellow Sapphire) is the ratna of Jupiter (Brihaspati) and one of the most sought-after Navratna gems. 7.25 ratti (about 6.6 carats) is a traditional Vedic weight often prescribed by astrologers because it aligns with Jupiter's expansive, benefic energy for the wearer's ascendant.
Quick Facts
- Weight equivalence: 7.25 ratti ≈ 6.6 carats ≈ 1.32 grams
- Planet: Jupiter (Brihaspati / Guru)
- Mohs hardness: 9 (corundum family)
- Colour range: Lemon yellow, canary yellow, honey, golden
- Top origins: Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Kashmir, Burma, Thailand (Bangkok), Africa
- Weekday to wear: Thursday morning, Shukla Paksha
- Finger: Index finger of the right hand, gold setting
Pukhraj 7.25 Ratti Price by Origin & Grade
Yellow Sapphire pricing is driven by four factors — origin, colour saturation, clarity and treatment status. Ceylon (Sri Lankan) Pukhraj commands the highest respect in Vedic astrology because of its natural golden hue and superior clarity, while Bangkok-treated stones sit at the accessible end of the market. A certified, untreated Ceylon Pukhraj of 7.25 ratti in fine golden colour typically ranges between ₹40,000 and ₹1,80,000, while premium eye-clean stones can exceed ₹3,00,000. Bangkok-heated commercial Pukhraj of the same weight is commonly available between ₹8,000 and ₹25,000. Kashmir and Burmese yellow sapphires are rare in this size and are priced by auction.
- Ceylon (untreated, IGI/GRS certified): ₹40,000 – ₹1,80,000 (fine grade); ₹1,80,000 – ₹3,00,000+ (premium)
- Ceylon (heat-treated, commercial): ₹15,000 – ₹45,000
- Bangkok yellow sapphire (heated): ₹8,000 – ₹25,000
- African yellow sapphire: ₹10,000 – ₹35,000
- Kashmir / Burmese (rare): ₹2,00,000+ per stone
- Old-mine antique Pukhraj: collector pricing, on request
Prices vary by grade, origin and certification — always verify with a recognised laboratory before purchase.
How to Verify an Original 7.25 Ratti Pukhraj
- Ask for a certificate from IGI, GRS, Gübelin, GIA or GJEPC. It should list weight, origin, treatment status and colour grade.
- Check colour under daylight and tungsten — genuine Pukhraj holds its golden-yellow tone in both; glass and citrine imitations shift or fade.
- Look for natural inclusions using a 10x loupe — silk, feathers, or fingerprint inclusions indicate natural corundum; perfect clarity in cheap stones usually means glass or synthetic.
- Verify hardness — Pukhraj is 9 on Mohs and cannot be scratched by quartz or topaz.
- Refractive index test at a jeweller: 1.762–1.770 for natural yellow sapphire.
- Compare weight to size — a real 7.25 ratti sapphire has a specific gravity of 4.0, so it feels denser than glass of the same volume.
Why 7.25 Ratti — The Vedic Weight Logic
In Vedic gem prescription, ratti is a traditional Indian unit (1 ratti ≈ 0.91 carats) and stones are recommended in odd Vedic weights such as 3.25, 5.25, 7.25, 9.25 or 11.25 ratti. Jyotish acharyas favour 7.25 ratti for Pukhraj because it produces a stone large enough to make direct skin contact through the ring's open back — essential for the gem's rays to reach the wearer's blood. Jupiter governs wisdom, wealth, dharma, teachers, children and marital fortune (especially for unmarried women). A properly cut and certified Pukhraj is traditionally believed to strengthen a weak or afflicted Guru in the birth chart, provided the ascendant supports it (Aries, Cancer, Leo, Sagittarius and Pisces benefit most). For a broader ratna map by rashi, see our Rashi Stone Chart and gemstones according to rashi guides.
पुखराज (पीला नीलम) बृहस्पति ग्रह का रत्न है और 7.25 रत्ती वजन शास्त्रों में विशेष रूप से शुभ माना गया है। असली सीलोन पुखराज की कीमत रंग, स्पष्टता, वजन और प्रमाणपत्र पर निर्भर करती है — साधारण बैंकॉक स्टोन ₹8,000 से शुरू होता है जबकि उच्च गुणवत्ता का प्राकृतिक सीलोन पुखराज ₹1,80,000 से ₹3,00,000 तक जा सकता है। खरीदने से पहले IGI या GRS प्रमाणपत्र अवश्य लें और गुरुवार शुक्ल पक्ष में सोने की अंगूठी में दाहिने हाथ की तर्जनी में धारण करें।
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between 7.25 ratti and 7 carat Pukhraj?
7.25 ratti equals about 6.6 carats, not 7 carats. Many sellers loosely say "7 carat" for a 7.25 ratti stone — always confirm the exact carat weight on the certificate.
Q: Is Bangkok Pukhraj real?
Yes, Bangkok Pukhraj is natural yellow sapphire, usually heat-treated to improve colour. It is real corundum but astrologically less potent than untreated Ceylon. See our Bangkok Pukhraj vs Ceylon comparison.
Q: Can women wear a 7.25 ratti pukhraj stone?
Absolutely — Pukhraj is one of the most recommended stones for unmarried women seeking a good spouse and for married women for family harmony. Read the benefits of Pukhraj stone for females.
Q: What is a safer substitute for Pukhraj?
Yellow topaz, citrine and heliodor are common substitutes at a fraction of the price. Citrine is especially popular in Sagittarius (Dhanu) rashi bracelets.
Q: How do I know my rashi supports Pukhraj?
Use our Rashi Bracelet Finder to identify your moon sign and its ruling planet before choosing a ratna.
Q: Which day and time should I wear a new Pukhraj?
Thursday morning during Shukla Paksha, after energising the stone with Guru mantra "Om Gram Greem Groum Sah Gurave Namah" 108 times.
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