BLUE SAPPHIRE STONES

Blue Sapphire Stone which is also known as Neelam is a naturally occurring gemstone composed of corundum(aluminium oxide), and tinged with slight traces of cobalt and some other metals which lead to its beautiful blue hue. Mostly, Sapphires can be heat treated, diffused with beryllium or irradiated to preserve and enhance their blue brilliance, but naturally occurring sapphires are still the most valued. Blue sapphire gemstones can also have secondary hues like violet and purple. One of the largest blue sapphires ever found weighed nearly 42 kilograms, and was discovered in Sri Lanka.

 

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE BLUE SAPPHIRE

The Blue Sapphire Gems is connected to the planet Saturn. It is associated with kingly luck and abundance. Saturn is spiritually and astrologically very strong. It unblocks the wearer’s Ajna Chakra and protects the pituitary gland. This chakra is related to imagination, creativity and intuition. Thus, the Blue Sapphire helps the wearer in being more charismatic, intuitive and intelligent. It leads to peace of mind through acceptance and a good judgement.

Sapphire is one of the most popular gemstones, and is used extensively in Jewelry. Fine colored Sapphire and excellent transparency can reach several thousand dollars a carat.  The blue variety is most often used in jewelry, but the other colors have recently become very popular.

Sapphire is used in all forms of jewelry, including bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings. It is used both as centerpiece gemstone in pendants and rings, as well as a secondary stone to complement other gemstones such as Diamonds. Star Sapphire are polished as cabochons, and, if clear, are extremely valuable.

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