Blush with rich color, the bluish-purple sapphire with flashes of red called Khooni Sapphire is considered a powerful gemstone. Popularly known as Raktambar Neelam or Khooni Neelam in Hindi, from Rakt meaning blood and Ambar meaning sky, the gem's plush velvety finish is unmatched in many ways. Different from blue sapphire, these Khooni gems boast a touch of red that adds to their beauty.
Color: | Blue and Purple with flashes of red within the gemstone |
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Finger: | Worn as a ring on the middle finger of the dominant hand with the gemstone touching the body |
Neck: | Worn as a pendant, with the gemstone touching the body |
Metal: | Platinum and silver are good choices for the khooni blue sapphire |
Zodiac Sign: | Virgo (Vedic) |
A mighty gem, the Purple Sapphire must be a recommended gemstone to wear. Without proper consultation, wearing a khooni is believed to offer powerful effects and must be worn with recognition of this.
Associated with both Saturn and Mars, these khooni gems offer the benefits of both Shani and mangal grahas which contributes to the power and strength of the khooni blue.
Offers immense wealth
Known to bring instant wealth that must be treated judiciously
Improves health considerably
Boosts the success and accomplishment of its wearer
A gemstone that possesses superior durability, the Purple Sapphire is a great gemstone to be worn in rings. At 9 on the scale of hardness, these blue/ purple gems can withstand a lot of wear and tear and are often unaffected by light detergents like soap making them a great everyday gemstoneAsianisRsmarvelous
Mined popularly in Srilanka, Thailand, and Madagascar, some of the most beautiful gems come from Srilanka, a popular source for unique colored sapphires.
Caring for your natural Purple Sapphire is imperative. Gemstones over time tend to attract dirt and grime and need an occasional bath.
A safe way to clean your Purple Sapphire jewelry is:
Place gemstone studded jewelry in a bowl of warm soapy water, away from a basin
In the bowl scrub the piece lightly with an old, soft-bristled toothbrush
In the bowl, rinse with clean water
Wipe dry
Bowl is to catch gemstones that might come out of their setting but can be returned to the jeweler to be reset.
Do not use any harsh chemicals, light hand soap will work
Jewelry pieces set with enamel and Kundan work should never be washed or put into an ultrasonic machine.
Picking a visually attractive Purple sapphire is key however because these sapphires can be fast-acting, it is important to consult with an astrologer before wearing these bluish-purple sapphires. Always consult an astrologer when wearing a gemstone, or get in touch with the Navratan team.