Who should wear Neelam Ratna?

Being associated with the karmic Saturn, Blue Sapphire stone is recommended for people undergoing difficult phase of ‘Shani Sadhe Saati’ or ‘Dhaiya’ in their lives. Since, its effects are quite strong and felt instantly, Neelam gemstone should be recommended only by expert astrologers and with a great deal of caution.

• 1 Indian astrology prescribes Neelam ratna for Makar (Capricorn) and Kumbh (Aquarius) rashi.
• 2 Western astrology recommends blue sapphire birthstone for Libra.
• 3 Neelam stone can also be worn by Gemini, Virgo and Taurus.
• 4 In traditional views, blue sapphire is advised for those with nerve, bone, or teeth issues due to Saturn's influence.
• 5 Individuals in careers like mining, geology, research, astrology, and labor-intensive jobs may benefit from wearing a blue sapphire due to its connection with Saturn's disciplined energy.

How to wear Neelam Stone?

Neelam Stone Price

Neelam Stone price stems from its rarity and popularity as a jewelry gemstone. In addition, being astrologically important, blue sapphire price in India or outside trend in a wide range of ₹ 2,500 and ₹ 2,00,000 plus per carat ($40 to $3080).

• Origin

  – Kashmir sapphire price per carat range stays between ₹ 50,000 and ₹ 5,00,000 plus ($750 to $7690) because of ‘true blue’ color and velvety texture associated with this origin. Ceylon blue sapphire price per carat range between ₹ 2000 and ₹ 32,000 plus ($30 to $490) because of overall decent quality. Thailand blue sapphires are much cheaper.

• Color

  – ‘True Blue’ or Royal Blue is the most desirable color in blue sapphires. In addition, tone, saturation and color consistency carry considerable influence on Sapphire’s overall value. A bright, pure blue and vividly saturated piece draws much higher price in the market than sapphires that are too dark or too blue or gray.

• Clarity

  – Finding an eye clean original blue sapphire gemstone is exceptionally rare since almost every original Neelam stone contains inclusions in the form of rutile needles (Silk). Also, location, volume and nature of inclusions can influence Neelam’s cost.

• Carat Weight

  – It is quite rare to come across an natural blue sapphire, flawless blue sapphire above a few carats because color and clarity are highly unlikely to co-exist on the same scale. Unsurprisingly, for such a piece, Neelam Stone price in India or anywhere can range in millions.

• Cut & Shape

  – A finely cut blue sapphire fetches good money in the market as it can enhance the brightness of the stone and conceal the visible inclusions. If quality remains same, rounder or oval shaped blue sapphires gemstones are cheaper than square or other custom shapes because of the stone wastage incurred in the process.

• Treatment

  – Sapphires are heat treated to enhance color and remove color zoning. Natural, unheated blue sapphires are usually more valuable (depending on other factors) than heated or chemically altered stones. Lab created blue sapphires are often sold as genuine pieces but are neither worthy nor astrologically significant.

Blue Sapphire price in India is calculated both in carats as well as rattis. Sapphire price per carat always amounts equal to Blue Sapphire price per ratti.
1 Ratti = 0.91 Carats .

Advantages of Wearing Blue Sapphire

Blue sapphire (Neelam stone in Hindi) is quite popular and known as Neelamani, Indraneel, Indraneelam, Neela Pukhraj etc. in the eastern world. People lend enormous faith in neelam gemstone for its ability to resolve financial, professional and psychological problems encountered during the tiring phase of Shani-Saadesati.

• Instant success in business, jobs and independent projects

   – Saturn is known to compensate the person with just rewards. Professionals or businessmen facing stagnancy in their careers, can break the deadlock and turnaround their fortunes in no time by wearing Sapphire Stone.

• Surging Fortunes

   – One of the most rewarding benefits of blue sapphire gemstone is the instant reversal of sliding fortunes. Neelam rashi ratan strengthens the weakened Saturn, thereby blessing the person with abundant opportunities to create and manage wealth. Also wearing a Blue Sapphire Ring can boost one's career and open doors to opportunity.

• Extended Fame & Popularity

   – Be it a creative endeavor or a political ambition, Blue Sapphire benefits the wearer by making his talent and hard work recognized by the relevant communities, bringing him fame and fortune.

• Reoriented Discipline, Patience and Detachment

   – Saturn is known to inculcate discipline in native’s lifestyle and makes him focused, determined and progressive towards work. Benefits of Neelam gemstone are reflected in the rewards gained as a result of evolved work ethics of the wearer.

• Overcome Obstacles

   – For those undergoing the challenging phase of 'Shani Sadhe Saati' or 'Dhaiya', blue sapphire can help mitigate negative effects and overcome obstacles.

• Stronger Mind, Bones and Senses

   – Neelam benefits the wearer by healing his joint pain, gout and arthritis and keeping sensory organs in good shape. It tranquilizes the mind and relieves people of confusion, anxiety and depression.

Blue Sapphire Quality

Like other colored gemstones, the quality of blue sapphire is measured by collectively assessing its origin, color, clarity and other factors like uniqueness. Knowing what to look for can help you buy the best quality blue sapphire gemstone online as per your financial and astrological conditions.

• • Origin

    – Blue sapphires mines have been discovered in Kashmir (India), Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Thailand and America. However, being royal blue and velvety in texture, Kashmir sapphires are rated highest on the quality scale. Ceylon blue sapphire gemstones are also considered to be of fine quality. Other origin varieties like Bangkok blue sapphires are darker in color and hence less worthy.

  • Color

    – Going by sapphire color chart, ‘true blue’ is considered ideal (e.g. Cornflower blue sapphire) which is neither too violet or too purple. In addition, the stone should be just enough bright and vividly saturated so that it doesn’t look dull or too luminent. Majority of Kashmir blue sapphires display these characteristics and hence are extremely precious. However, quality begins to drop if one or all three traits of color matrix are compromised. In Hindi, deep blue neelam gems are often referred as 'Indraneelam' stone.

  • Clarity

    – Given their gemological composition, inclusions are usually acceptable in sapphires. Visible inclusions in blue sapphire usually exist as fine silk (needles), fingerprints and color bands. Natural blue sapphires without visible inclusions are rarely found and hence are exorbitantly expensive. However, it is always advisable to buy certified blue sapphire gemstone whether online or from reputed dealers to ensure a fair purchase.

  • Uniqueness

    - Blue Star Sapphire – Sapphires are known to exhibit ‘asterism’ in a six-ray star like fashion. A blue sapphire Stone producing such an effect is called Star Sapphire. They have been discovered in Sri Lanka, Australia, Myanmar, Thailand and certain parts of Africa and South- East Asia. Being opaque, Blue star sapphire price depends on luster and perfection of the star print which is best viewed under direct sunlight by tilting the stone at different angles. A well-aligned six-ray radial can drastically increase blue star sapphire’s value.