Types of Blue Sapphire Stone

Blue sapphire (also known as Neelam in Hindi) is an eminent gemstone of Saturn. Saturn is known to be most powerful planet in astrology. If Saturn is weak in one’s horoscope, then person gets slow results for his efforts. His success is delayed and he becomes failure in life. Blue Sapphire stone helps to cool down the effect of Saturn especially in people going through ‘Saadhe Saati’, ‘Dhaiyya’ or ‘Shani Dasha Phase’. This stone of Shani has the power to change your luck and give you success in your life or career. You can say that it is a powerhouse of energy. This miraculous gemstone is known to can change your life instantly. Thus, Neelam is considered the most powerful gemstone in astrology.

Price of Blue Sapphire stones depends upon their type and quality. Quality of the stone is determined based on its color, transparency, luster and cutting. A good quality transparent stone will allow light and energy to pass through; letting it shine.

Kashmiri Blue Sapphire

The finest quality Blue Sapphire is found in Kashmir, India. Kashmiri Blue Sapphire is the most highly prized stone. Kashmiri Blue Sapphire stones have excellent color and velvety appearance. This appearance is only seen in other stone and i.e Myanmar Ruby. Kashmiri Blue Sapphire is also known as Mayur Neelam because the color of this stone is like that of a peacock’s neck. In Kashmir, Blue Sapphire is excavated from the Khoomnaan mines. Kashmiri Neelam is also found in the district of south India, Salem. Due to the exhaustion of the mines in Kashmir, Kashmiri Neelam is very expensive and mostly available as a collector’s item. Generally, the cost of an original and authentic Kashmiri Blue Sapphire can range between 1.25 lakh per carat to 5 lakh per carat.

Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire

Blue Sapphire stones from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) are the most sought after as their crystals have a rich colour and good clarity. The finest quality stones are excavated in the mines of Ratanpur, Rakbaana, Gaunda etc. Ceylon Blue Sapphire stones are the most desired for astrological purposes. The price of a Ceylon Blue Sapphire can range from Rs. 2000 per carat to Rs. 32,000 per carat.

Burma Blue Sapphire

Burmese Neelam has a beautiful and fascinating colour and a smooth texture. The price of a Burmese Blue Sapphire can range between Rs. 25,000 per carat to Rs. 5 lakh per carat, depending on the quality.

Australian Blue Sapphire

Australia Blue Sapphire is dark in color and has a good quality. The stones are mostly found in Queensland and New South.

Russian Blue Sapphire

The quality of Blue Sapphire stones mined in Russia are inferior in quality and have a low price.

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