Blue Sapphire Stone (Neelam Stone)

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Neelam stone, or what the world knows as Blue Sapphire, is a gemstone that’s as mysterious as it is powerful. Belonging to the same family as Pukhraj stone ( Yellow Sapphire ) and Manik stone ( Ruby ), Neelam stands out not just for its deep blue hue, but for the intense energy it holds within. Known by many names like Indraneelam, Neelmani, Neela Pukhraj, or even Mayuri Neelam, this gemstone is closely tied to the planet Saturn (Shani), the lord of karma, justice, and discipline. That’s why Neelam stone is often called Shani Priya — the beloved of Saturn. Read More About Benefits Who Should Wear Quality & Pricing Care & Cleaning FAQs What is Neelam Stone (Blue Sapphire Stone)? What makes Neelam so fascinating is the fact that it’s one of the most powerful stones among the Navratnas . If it suits you, it can transform your life very swiftly, turning your struggle into success and scarcity into abundance. But if it clashes with your stars, it can be equally harsh. That’s the thing about Shani Dev — he rewards with full hands or teaches lessons with equal intensity. A prime example of Neelam’s transformative power is Amitabh Bachchan. It’s believed that during the lowest phase of his career, wearing a Neelam stone shifted his fate for the better. And it’s not just about astrology — blue sapphire stone has also captured the hearts of royals. Remember the iconic Princess Diana’s blue sapphire ring? Now passed on to Kate Middleton, it’s truly a thing of beauty, showcasing how mesmerizing blue sapphire looks in fine jewellery. Properties of Blue Sapphire Gemstone: Mineral Family Corundum Origin Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Thailand, Madagascar, Myanmar (Burma) Color Blue (from pale, light blue to rich, royal blue) Clarity Mostly clear with minimum wispy, feather-like inclusions (VS1) Cut Round, oval, cushion, pear, rectangular, etc. Hardness (Mohs Scale) 9 (extremely hard) Luster Vitreous (glass-like) Transparency Generally transparent to translucent Who Should Wear Neelam