The emerging popularity of Pukhraj gemstone can be supposed from the fact that this beautiful stone has rapidly become one of the best for bracelets, engagement rings and wedding rings.

While purchasing Pukhraj, keep in mind that it is never easy to the difference between a real and fake yellow sapphire.

Given below are some of the ways to identify a real Pukhraj stone:

Compare Yellow Sapphire With Glass:

For preventing yourself from getting trapped by fake gem traders, you should compare your gemstone with glass before buying.

On the contrary, fake gems and real gem look the same, but the real Pukhraj stone holds rich clarity and is rich in colour. Moreover, it is extensively hard while a fake stone would less hard.

Look for Tiny Bubbles:

A natural Pukhraj does not possess any inclusion. Therefore, if you find anything flowing inside the bubbles or stone with bare eyes. It means, the stone is not original.

Check for Scratches:

Pukjraj is a rigid gemstone. This gemstone is extensively hard. Scrub your Pukhraj stone against hard material if it gets scratches then it is clear that it is fake yellow sapphire.

Watch Out For Fillings:

Because of its high characteristics, it is never easy to obtain a pure Pukhraj stone without having any impurities; some inclusions always present in the gemstone that increases the appearance and colour of the stone.

While performing such inclusions, there may exist an impurity or negative hole left in the stone.

And untrustworthy jeweller fills it with borax and other impurities. It is very difficult to identify it with bare eyes but one easily checks it using a magnifier.

Stay away from X sign:

If you find X-sign on the back of Pukhraj stone. Then, it is clearly a fake stone. Therefore, if you find this on the stone, do not buy the stone.