Blue Sapphire

Blue Sapphire Gemstones are naturally found in different shades of blue and also purple/indigo. The best quality Blue Sapphire stones have deep blue colored hue, are 100% natural and free from any treatments. They have no visible inclusions and are also transparent with clear cut and color. The more vibrant and lustrous the stone the better it is considered. Blue Sapphire Gemstone is a rare stone that belongs to the Sapphire family of stones; they are a form of mineral Corundum (aluminum oxide). With hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, Blue Sapphires are second most hard and durable stones after Diamonds. The best-quality blue sapphires are mined in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Kashmir (India), and Madagascar. Since antiquity, Blue Sapphire has fascinated royalty and others for its beauty and mystic properties and thus it has been part of history and folklore since ancient times. Healers and travelers have used Blue Sapphire alike as it was believed to be associated with protection, spiritual prowess and intuition. The word ‘Sapphire’ is believed to be derived from Latin ‘Sapphirus’ and Greek ‘Sappheiros’ which means blue or precious. Of all Sapphires the blue sapphire is considered as most prized and precious.  In Western Astrology, the Blue Sapphire gemstone is the birthstone for people born in the month of September (Virgo / Libra).

In Vedic Astrology Blue Sapphire is associated with Shani Dev or Planet Saturn. In Hindi, the Blue Sapphire is called Neelam, it is considered as one of the most powerful Gemstones. Another name of the Blue Sapphire is Shanipriya meaning ‘beloved to Lord Shani’. Name of one of Lord Shani Dev wife is also Neelam, Neelima or Neela, She is mother of Sage Kuligna and personification of the blue sapphire gemstone. In Vedic Astrology Saturn is the slowest moving Planet hence its effects are profound. Planet Saturn, the ruling Planet of Blue Sapphire is considered as a strict Planet that hands individuals lessons and fruits of their Karma. The Blue Sapphire stone is worn to pacify malefic effects of a poorly placed Planet Saturn in his natal charts and to enhance positive properties of it. It is recommended that one should wear a Blue Sapphire Gemstone after proper study of his or her horoscope by a learned and knowledgeable Astrologer. As per Vedic scriptures it is important to wear Blue Sapphire which is free from 16 stated flaws, the most common one being that the stone shouldn’t be milky in nature. Blue Sapphire Gemstone is associated with discipline, wisdom and intellect. Many regard Blue Sapphire as a life-changing Gemstone. Blue Sapphire Gemstone when worn blesses devotees with success, prosperity and wealth. It helps improve energy levels, focus and concentration thus improving decision making ability and providing clarity of thoughts. The stone also helps give relief from miseries and aid in completion of stuck work. Blue Sapphire Gemstone is also a protective stone that provide protection from enemies and negativities alike.   

Benefits of wearing Blue Sapphire Gemstone:

·       Elevates one’s financial status and eliminates financial miseries

·       Provides protection from accidents and all sought of negativities

·       Invokes courage, determination and wisdom

·       Attracts new opportunities, success and good fortune

·       Brings mental clarity, focus and self-discipline

·       Improves relationship between couples and blesses with happiness

Blesses with spiritual augmentation, wisdom and growth