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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