Neelam is a breathtakingly beautiful blue coloured sapphire stone. It almost looks like a blue diamond. Neelam is not just a beautiful stone but it has much significance when worn on the right finger. Pure Neelam is usually found in the valleys of Jammu and Kashmir. It can also be found in Sri Lanka, Burma, Cambodia, Madagascar, Malawi, Nepal, china, Colombia, Kenya, Nigeria, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand and the use.

Neelam is worn in gold or silver jewellery. As it is a bit expensive be sure while buying the gemstone. The blue sapphire stone price ranges anywhere from rs 1000 to 100000 per carat.

According to astrology, the blue sapphire or Neelam is ruled by the planet Saturn or shani. It is believed that Neelam benefits its wearers with huge success and fortune. Saturn signifies hard work and hard workers. Thus, Neelam will benefit hard workers who seek success. Neelam shows its effects within a few hours of wearing it.

When to wearNeelam?

Neelam is worn early morning on Saturdays of the sacred month of shukla paksha. It is usually worn on the middle finger. The ring is purified before it is worn. It is dipped in milk, honey and pure water and worn after 20 to 30 minutes. You must perform a puja and light 5 incense sticks in the name of lord shani before you wear the Neelam stone. The stone will begin to show its effects within sixty days of wearing it.

Mantra while wearing the Neelam – Om shanaishvaraya namah.

Benefits of wearing Neelam –

• You will get wealth, good luck and better opportunities.
• It will have positive effects on your confidence.
• The Neelam will improve your metabolism, energy and health.
• It will protect you from enemies, evil eye and jealousy.
• It will bring in calmness and equanimity.
• It will bring you name fame and good reputation.
• Blue sapphire will increase your wealth. Your finances will improve and you will earn more.
• You will feel calm and peaceful about your life. You will face all your problems bravely.

But, it is suggested that before you wear a Neelam, you must consult a proper astrologer because, Neelam is a special gem that will benefit only a few fortunate ones on this earth. So, take suggestions before wearing Neelam. It is also suggested that you wear only an original Neelam bought from an authentic shop. The original Neelam stone price will be bit higher than fake ones.