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The blue sapphire gemstone is one of the most expensive gemstone around the world. This is because of the beauty this gemstone holds, the rarity of Blue sapphire and the powers it have. This blue gemstone, also known as Neelam, is unique and one of a kind, very durable and is said to have many energies astrologically which can bring many benefits to its wearer.
It is said that this gemstone will bring you success, wealth, fortune and good luck as well as will protect you from negative energies. But to gain the maximum benefits of the Neelam stone , you should wear one of good quality.
So which type of Neelam is best for astrology? We will discuss it in this blog.
The first thing that you need to keep in mind is that for astrological purposes, you have to wear the blue sapphire gemstone in the form of a ring, bracelet or pendant only.
In these forms, the gem will keep in touch with your skin at all times and so its energies will keep flowing through you.
So make sure that not only is the gemstone of good quality but also the metal you are mounting the gem in is of good quality.
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According to expert astrologers, to gain maximum benefits from the Neelam stone, you should wear one of the best quality. The gems are found in three different qualities - low-medium sapphire blue, medium quality and high-quality blue sapphire .
You should go for medium or high-quality gemstones , according to your preferences and budget.
The quality of a gem depends on a number of factors - cut, clarity, colour, carat weight, origin and treatments done on it.
Let's discuss each of these points in brief on how you should choose your perfect blue sapphire stone :
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The cut of the gemstone must be proper and precise. Choose a gem that is cut into proportionate facts and have symmetry. It will not affect the astrological benefit aspect but it will affect the look of the gemstone when you wear it and you should wear
the gem which appears better as it will make you feel good and confident about wearing it as well.
The clarity of a gemstone affects the astrological impact. Clarity means the presence or absence of flaws or inclusions which are natural in the gemstones. The stones mostly have inclusions in them. It is said that you should choose a gem that has less inclusions. Astrologically, the gemstone should be clear and transparent, should never be cracked and must have as less inclusions as possible. So look for a gem with good clarity.
The blue sapphire gemstone is found in shades of dark blue, from pale darkish blue to deep dark blue as well as velvet and royal blue.
So, Which Shade Of Blue Sapphire Is The Best? The best blue sapphire color which is the most desirable as well is royal blue sapphire .
You should opt for a Neelam stone which have a dark deep blue colour, is uniformly distributed and has no undertone or overtone.
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According to the astrologers, you must wear 1/12th of your body weight. However, some astrologers suggest that you should get your Kundli checked and the position of Saturn can help determine the weight of the gem you should wear.
If there is no restriction on the carat weight of the gem as per your birth chart then you can choose the weight yourself as per your liking.
Because of the geographical conditions which are different in all regions, some sources of blue sapphire are considered to be better than others in history. And these sources are known to produce some of the best quality gemstones.
Such as Kashmir sapphire blue and Sri Lankan Blue sapphire are said to be of good quality.
Kashmir-origin mines are depleted now so the gems found there of high quality are way rarer, hence demanding the highest prices.
You can go for Kashmiri Neelam or Ceylon blue sapphire s.
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The treatments are done on low-quality and medium-quality gemstones to improve their clarity and enhance their colour. Astrologically, it is believed that you should wear a gemstone that has no treatments done on it.
Astrologically, a Neelam stone will work best when it is natural.
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