Gemstone of Jupiter (Guru)
Yellow Sapphire
Pukhraj
Jupiter's stone of wisdom, fortune and growth.
Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) is the gemstone of Jupiter (Guru). A yellow stone, it is traditionally regarded as one of the most auspicious and benign of the Navratna.
What is Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)?
Yellow sapphire is the yellow variety of the mineral corundum, the same family as ruby and blue sapphire, coloured by iron. It is very hard at 9 on the Mohs scale. The finest pukhraj is a clear, even golden yellow with no green or brown tinge.
At a glance
Yellow Sapphire at a glance
Planet
Jupiter (Guru)
Recommended for
Sagittarius (Dhanu) and Pisces (Meena) primarily
Metal
Gold
Finger
Index finger
Day
Thursday
Weight
Commonly 3 to 5 carats or more (chart dependent)
Yellow Sapphire benefits
Everything below is what Vedic astrology traditionally believes, sorted by area of life. None of it is medical, financial or guaranteed.
Career and profession
Traditionally believed to bring growth, wisdom and recognition, favoured for teaching, law, finance, advisory and scholarly work.
Wealth and finances
Jupiter signifies abundance, so pukhraj is said to support income, opportunity, financial stability and relief from debt.
Health and body
Traditionally associated with Jupiter's domains of the liver and digestion. This is traditional belief, not a medical claim.
Mind and emotions
Believed to bring optimism, wisdom, mental peace and a sense of purpose.
Relationships
One of its most cited uses: traditionally said to reduce marriage delays, especially for women, and to support marital harmony and family.
How to wear Yellow Sapphire
Yellow sapphire is set in gold, cleansed in raw cow's milk and clean water (tulsi is often added for Jupiter), energised by chanting the Jupiter beej mantra 108 times, and worn on the index finger on a Thursday morning.
Jupiter beej mantra
Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah
Traditionally chanted 108 times to charge the stone before its first wear.
How to spot a real Yellow Sapphire
- ·At hardness 9 a yellow sapphire scratches glass; the colour is an even golden yellow with no green or brown undertone.
- ·Under a loupe a natural stone shows fine inclusions; a perfectly clear, water-like stone or one with round bubbles is likely glass or synthetic.
- ·It stays cool to the touch and does not fade in light; confirm natural origin with a lab report.
Substitutes for Yellow Sapphire (upratna)
The traditional substitutes (upratna) are yellow topaz, citrine (sunela) and yellow beryl (heliodor).
Who should wear it
Who it suits, and what to watch
Generally regarded as one of the most auspicious and benign Navratna stones, but still recommended only after chart analysis, as it can be unhelpful when Jupiter is weak. Wear only on a qualified astrologer's advice.
These are traditional astrological beliefs, not medical, financial or guaranteed outcomes. A gemstone is traditionally read off your whole birth chart, so the right stone for you comes from an actual reading.
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Which gemstone is right for you?
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Yellow Sapphire FAQ
Which planet does Yellow Sapphire represent?
Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) represents Jupiter (Guru), and is traditionally worn for wisdom, prosperity and good fortune.
Who should wear Yellow Sapphire?
It is traditionally recommended for Sagittarius (Dhanu) and Pisces (Meena) ascendants, set in gold on the index finger, on a Thursday, after chart analysis. It is considered one of the most auspicious stones.
What is the mantra for wearing Yellow Sapphire?
The Jupiter beej mantra "Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah" is traditionally chanted 108 times to energise the stone before first wear.
What is a cheaper substitute for Yellow Sapphire?
Yellow topaz, citrine (sunela) and yellow beryl are the traditional substitutes (upratna) for yellow sapphire.
The nine Navratna gemstones