Blue Sapphire also known as Neelam stone is a precious gemstone that is formed naturally in Earth’s crust under extreme temperature and pressure. It is formed and found after mining in many regions all around the world.
The sapphire is formed of corundum mineral and it gets it blue color from the presence of trace elements iron and titanium. The amount of trace elements in the gem gives it colour. The gem comes in shades of dark blue in a lighter tone as well as dark. The most desirable color of the blue sapphire is deep dark rich blue with no undertone or overtone.
These gems have been known to humankind since the beginning of time. They have cultural, astrological and traditional significance, plus they are beautiful and rare to find as well, which is why these gems are highly expensive, especially of good quality.
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As per astrology, both Western and Vedic, the blue sapphire is one of the most powerful gemstones in the world. The powers of the stone is directly linked with the astrological planet Saturn also known as Shani Grah. This ruling planet blesses the gem and those who wear it. Here are all the benefits of blue sapphire stone that you will get when you wear the Neela stone with proper consultation and energization process:
Mental Clarity - The blue sapphire clears your mind, removes your confusion and doubts and gives you mental clarity. It will help you make clear and better decisions for yourself.
Success & Luck - The gem is most known to bring success to the wearer. Energies of the gem will bring you good luck and favourable opportunities, which will attract fame, name, wealth and fortune to you.
Focus & Discipline - Distractions are all around us these days. The Neelam gem can help you focus intently on your goals and discipline you as well. It will help you be more disciplined and determined so that you achieve your long-term goals.
Emotional Balance - Sapphire blue stone will also provide you with emotional balance. It will eliminate anxieties and worries and will give you mental peace and so emotional stability.
Third Eye Chakra - Indraneelam gemstone also has the energy frequency to activate the third eye chakra in the wearer. When this energy centre is opened, your intuition powers will boost. The energies of the gem will guide you in the right direction and help you find your true purpose as well.
Healing Properties - Physically, the energies of the gem can heal you. It is believed that it will boost your immune system and metabolism. The gem will also cure any ailments related to the throat, vision and respiratory system.
Protection - Blue sapphire gemstone protects you with its positive energies and does not let negative energies touch you. It shields you from evil eye, bad omens, black magic, manipulation and negative influences of others.
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As per the astrological experts, in Vedic astrology, people who want to get the blessings of Saturn should wear this gem. This gem is the best for the Aquarius (Kumbha Rashi) and Capricorn (Makar Rashi) zodiac signs to wear.
Indeed, according to the western astrology, the blue sapphire is the September birthstone and so will be lucky for people born in the ninth month of the year.
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The Blue sapphire will only give you benefits and positive energies when you wear it properly. The first step is to consult an expert astrologer and ensure that you can wear the Neelam stone as per your birth chart, whether it is suitable for you to wear or not. If not, then do not wear the gem.
If the stone is suitable for you to wear, then wear it in the form of a ring, pendant or bracelet. This way the gem will stay in touch with your skin and hence, its energies will keep flowing through you.
Wear the gem on a Saturday morning in the Brahm Muhrat.
Here is the complete step-by-step procedure that you have to follow - How to Wear a Neelam Stone?
The price of blue sapphire gemstone ranges between INR 5,000 to 10,00,000 per carat.
The Neelam stone price is determined by its quality and the quality is determined based on 4 major factors, the 4C’s which are Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat weight.
Read these four aspects in brief and know how the price of the gem is calculated in the market today - How To Value Blue Sapphire? Price Guide
Blue sapphire is a gorgeous stone with many powers and properties. This stone is precious and one of the rare gemstones in the world and hence desirable and demandable. It is highly used for engagement rings these days, of course for its beauty but also for its symbolism. The gem symbolizes loyalty, trust and fidelity.
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