Fastest acting gemstone among all, the Blue Sapphire has the power to bring wealth fast. The wearer gets prosperity and happiness and is the gemstone of the planet Saturn. Since this is the karmic planet, one must avoid wearing the stone if the horoscope is negatively inclined.

Neelam, as we call the Blue Sapphire called in Sanskrit, suits the people who are born under the Aquarius and Capricorn sun signs. Neelam stone is the birthstone for September. Neelam or Blue Sapphire is one of the most powerful gemstones.

Good effects of wearing the neelam gemstone

Anyone who has an ascendency in their zodiac sign can wear this stone. The best time to wear the stone is during the major period of Saturn. Saturn moves wealth, wellness, fame, name, good fortune, and prosperity towards the person who wears the stone.

   Improves digestion and health

   Promotes concentration and good thinking

   Gives name and fame

   Makes the person active and removes laziness

   Have good healing abilities

   Soothes the mind

Method of wearing and best time

The best time for wearing the stone is Saturday morning between 5-6 AM. Try to choose the Shukla Paksha period as this is the most auspicious. One should make the ring of silver and mount the stone in such a way that one part of the stone rubs against the skin or finger.

Before you wear it, put the ring in the milk of a cow so that all the impurities are washed away. Then wash with Ganga jal and place on a red cloth. Light 11 incense sticks in front of the stone. Sit facing west direction as Shani rules the west direction. Recite this mantra 108 times:

Om Shaum Shanichsray Namah

He should donate mustard oil, soap, money, salt, and tea leaves at the root of the peepul tree.

Price and property of the stone

The original blue sapphire stone price varies from Rs 750 – Rs 32,000 per carat depending on the place of origin. The Ceylonese Luxury stone s cost more while the Thailand stones are cheap. The oval cut of the sapphire stone is considered the best. However, you can have many kinds of cuts such as angel cut, round cut, square cut, and prince cut other than the oval cut.

The other significant property of the stone is colour. This ranges from light blue to dark blue. The stones with deep blue with milky interiors we consider the best colour. The clarity of the stone also plays a part in its value. The stone must have the clarity of silk. 

Power of the Blue Sapphire

The Blue Sapphire stone has a protective nature and deflects the evil intentions and bad occurrences away from you. It is capable of removing fears and complexes. The Neelam gemstone will boost the financial assets of the person and make the person happy. You can feel the effects of the stone almost immediately after wearing the stone. Sometimes, the effect will manifest within fifteen minutes of wearing the stone.

Avoid wearing synthetic stones as this will bring sorrow and ill-fortune in your life. Hold the stone to the light and if there are any inclusions then they are inferior stones.