(Neelam): The inspiration stone

Blue Sapphire is ruled by the planet Saturn and is available in dark, ordinary or light blue colors. The Sapphire derives its name from sapphirus, a Latin term meaning blue.
Blue is also the favourite color of about 50 per cent of the population, men and women alike. This color is also linked to emotions such as sympathy and harmony, friendship and loyalty. It is trusted by many that one could become either a King or a great scholar by wearing Blue Sapphire.

It restores lost wealth and property and promotes calm, peace and detachment. Blue sapphire strengthens the bones, increases longevity and helps calm the nerves and emotions.

Can you believe?
Sapphire blue has become a color related to anything permanent and reliable, symbolizing loyalty and faithfulness, while at the same time expressing love and yearning. This is one of the reasons why women in many countries settle on Sapphire for their engagement rings.

Because of its hardness Sapphires are one of the best of all jewelry stones. It is said that ancient priests and sorcerers honored sapphire above all gems, for this stone enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. They believe that the Ten Commandments were written on a sapphire tablet.

Prince Charles chose a blue sapphire for Princess Diana's engagement ring. The choice of sapphire, as a traditional engagement stone in England, has been used for hundreds of years.

Sani or Saturn represents longevity, discipline, authority, ambition, leadership, honesty, perfection, humility, elders, denial, delays, misery, adversity, accidents, conservatism and dutifulness.


Gemological Properties
Sign Capricorn
Neelam
Planet: Saturn
Cosmic Color Violet
Chemical Composition: AL2O3 + Fe
Color: Light blue to dark blue, violetish-blue, greenish-blue, steely-blue, color change from blue or greenish blue to violet-purple.
Hardness: 9
Refractive Index: 1.762-1.77


Astrological-Healing Properties
The blue sapphire is believed to have miraculous and magical powers in healing all sorts of diseases of the brain and stomach. Light blue sapphire is usually preferred for healing purposes; cures diarrhea, dysentery, gastric ulcers, nervous disorders, heart troubles, paralysis, Parkinson’s diseases, arthritis and insanity. It is believed that this stone strengthens concentration, precision and perfection in any activity.

Blue Sapphire is believed to give very beneficial results and it should be worn only after a trial. The native will always enjoy happiness, prosperity, name and fame, advancement in profession and favors from government. It bestows good health and success in all ventures.