Who should wear Blue Sapphire?

Blue Sapphire is a precious blue variety of Corundum mineral. Blue Sapphire (also called Neelam or Indraneelam in Hindi) is associated with Saturn (Shani) in Vedic astrology. It is the most Powerful Astrological Gemstone. It is recommended for people undergoing difficult phase of ‘Shani Sadhe Saati’ or ‘Dhaiya’ in their lives.

• Vedic astrology prescribes Blue Sapphire for Capricorn (Makar) and Aquarius (Kumbh) zodiac signs.
• It can also be worn by ascendants of Gemini, Virgo and Taurus.
• Blue Sapphire is birth stone for people born in the month of September.
• Western astrology also recommends Blue Sapphire birthstone for Libra sign.

How to wear Blue Sapphire stone?

It is important to wear the Gemstones as per the procedure set in Vedic astrology for best results.

Blue Sapphire Benefits

Blue Sapphire stone is governed by the mighty lord Saturn and has the power to flourish the life of the wearer instantly. It brings enormous opportunities in business, profession & personal matters.

• Instant Success & Growth -

  Blue Sapphire brings instant success. The wearer is rewarded with professional & financial growth by breaking and overcoming the deadlocks he has been in. The wearer’s losses are turnaround in no time.

• Good Fortune -

  Blue Sapphire has power to remove misfortunes by rewarding the person with abundant opportunities on Business & Professional front. It also very effective stone for sorting disputes like criminal cases, divorce cases etc.

• Fame & Popularity -

  Blue Sapphire rewards the person with Fame & Recognition in his profession. It empowers & encourages the wearer to fulfil your dreams & ambitions.

• Good Health -

  Blue Sapphire has many health-related benefits. It helps in maintaining a healthy gut and increasing metabolism. It also helps in preventing and curing ailments and diseases related to nervous system, bone cancer, kidney related issues, stroke, paralysis, arthritis, etc.

• Strong Protection -

  Blue Sapphire is a highly protective stone and works like a shield. Wearing a Neelam Stone provides protection from dacoity, accidents, theft and problems caused due to the natural disaster like fire, flood, storms etc.It also helps in protection from evil eye, enemies, jealousy & hexing etc. It is known to save its wearer from the conspiracies and hidden enemies. It also tranquilizes the mind and relieves people of confusion, anxiety and depression.

Blue Sapphire Quality & Price

Blue Sapphire is one of the most valued coloured gemstones. The price range of Blue Sapphire stones too wide and depends on various quality parameters like Clarity, Transparency, Colour, Cut & Lustre. The price of Untreated 100% Natural Blue Sapphire starts at ₹ 4000/- per carat and goes upto ₹ 50,000/- per carat.

• Origin -

  Mines of Blue Sapphire stones have been discovered in Kashmir (India), Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Thailand, Australia and America. The Blue Sapphires found in Kashmir and Ceylon (Sri Lanka) are rated the highest in terms of quality due of their beautiful blue hue and a velvety texture. In present times, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) is a major source of Blue Sapphire Gemstones. Blue Sapphires from Kashmir are very rare and are generally available in smaller sizes as the mines have been exhausted. Kashmiri Blue Sapphires are more of a collector’s item while Ceylon Blue Sapphire is the most desired for astrological purposes.

• Colour -

  Blue Sapphire comes in a variety of shades of blue ranging from pure blue to greenish-blue to violet blue. Thus, the colour of a Blue Sapphire stone heavily influences and contributes to its pricing in the market. The colour should have bright and vivid hue and should be attractive to look at. The richer and darker shades of Blue Sapphire stone are heavily priced for their premium quality and colour. Dull and pale coloured stones stand very low on quality scale and are not recommended for astrological purposes. Ideally, the colour of Blue Sapphire stones should be ‘True Blue’ with benchmark of ‘Cornflower Blue’ i.e. without any secondary tinge of Purple or Violet.

• Clarity -

  Blue Sapphire has natural needle-like rutile inclusions. Stones with fewer and smaller inclusions lead to better clarity and thus command a higher price. Blue Sapphire with non visible inclusions are extremely rare and extremely expensive.

• Cut -

  The cut and finish of the stone depicts the quality and sheen of the gemstone and therefore the more finished and smooth the gemstone, the more pricing it will have in the market. A finely cut and faceted Blue Sapphire stone would appear much brighter, illuminated and consistently coloured than badly cut stone of same colour and clarity. Therefore the more finished and smooth the gemstone, the more value it will have in the market.

• Carat Weight -

  The price of Blue Sapphire per carat increases exponentially with increase in carat weight. For example, the price per carat of 3-carat Blue Sapphire stone is much higher than the price per carat of 1-carat Blue Sapphire stone of the same quality. This is due to the rarity of good quality stones of bigger sizes.

• Treatment -

  Blue Sapphire is one of the most precious gemstones and a good quality Blue Sapphire is rare to find. Additionally, untreated stones of high quality command a large premium. So, low quality stones are often treated to enhance their colour and improve their clarity. But treated stones do not provide any astrological benefits as treatments alter the properties of the stone making them lose their powers. So, it is wise to buy a certified Blue Sapphire stone with a laboratory report that mentions if any treatment is present. This certificate will also ensure the quality, origin, colour and cut of the stone.

Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Sapphire