Astro Ratnam

The name sapphire is derived from the Latin word ““saphirus” and the Greek word “sapheiros,” both meaning blue. In Sanskrit it is known as NEELMANI and NEELAM in hindi. Blue sapphire is associated with the planet Saturn. Saturday is the day to dress in blue and wear blue sapphire. The color blue and the blue stone indicated wisdom, and generous thinking. They are said to have a powerful and transformative gemstone energy that may work quickly and drastically. Blue sapphires are said to be prized just under the level of diamonds because of their hardness. Diamonds are listed as a ten in terms of hardness, sapphires as a nine. Sapphires from Sri Lanka are a less deep shade, almost a pastel blue but are excellent in lustur.Sri Lanka is the world’s largest producer of sapphires as those from Thailand. Thailand Sapphires tend to be less expensive than those from Burma, Kashmir and Sri Lanka. Price Range: Rs 300 to 30000 Per Carat