Kashmir Sapphire Stone Benefits

Kashmiri Blue Sapphire or Neelam Stone represents karmic planet ‘Saturn’ (Shani) in vedic astrology. This gemstone is highly recommended for natives undergoing the difficult phase of ‘Shani Sade Sati’ or the ‘Dhaiyya’ phase. This fast-acting astrological gemstone is known for its strong metaphysical properties and hence recommended with utmost caution. Being the finest variety, a natural Kashmir blue sapphire gemstone is regarded as the most effective gem for Saturn. However, due to its exorbitant price, Kashmir Sapphires are mainly purchased by gem collectors or investors.

• Promotes Professional Growth - Planet Saturn is known for providing the wearer just rewards. According to an ancient belief, its positive energies help to remove the deadlock, and, also benefit professionals and businesses facing professional stagnancy.

• Blesses with Popularity & Fame - As per the astrologers, Blue Sapphire benefits the wearer by making his hard work and efforts recognized by the concern authority, bringing better opportunities and good fortune. Professionals in creative endeavour and politics can gain maximum benefits of Neelam stone.

• Reorients Discipline & Patience - In sacred vedas, Saturn is known for its slow, steady and disciplined motion. Therefore, astrologers believe that wearing Blue Sapphire benefits people in staying determined, focused and progressive towards their life goals. The benefits of Neelam stone are also reflected in the rewards gained as the result of efforts incorporated by the wearer.

• Cures Bone, Mind & Sensory Ailments - In alternative healing therapies, Neelam gemstone is considered beneficial for patients suffering from joint pain, gout, arthritis or any sensory organ related issues. It is believed that wearing Neelam benefits by stabilising mind, releasing stress, anxiety and confusion.

Kashmir Blue Sapphire Mines

Sapphires are found globally but Kashmir Sapphires have achieved a brand status in the gem industry. Apart from mesmerising blue hue and fine velvety texture, the immense rarity of this Gemstone has further increased its popularity world-over. This gemstone is often addressed as Jammu Neelam Stone, Kashmir Neelam stone or Cashmere Sapphire by the local traders.

• This prestigious gem variety was discovered from the Kashmir Blue Sapphire mines lying in the Padar (Paddar) region. It is situated in the states of Jammu and Kashmir in northern India in the southern slop of the Zaskar range, near Sumjam.

• The duration between year 1882 – 1887 was regarded as ‘Glorious Years’ for Kashmir mines because it was peak mining season.

• Unfortunately, the old Blue Sapphire mines in Kashmir got depleted in year 1888 due to extensive mining.

• During year 1889 – 1905, the mining activities slowed down substantially. Soon, Kashmir mines were declared exhausted.

• In later year, mines were sanctioned on lease to different organisation, but the results were quite disappointing.

• And since last 30 years, no official rough purchase is noted from Kashmir Sapphire origin at commercial level.

Kashmir Blue Sapphire Quality

Kashmir Sapphire is a highly valuable gemstone that exists in a wide range of quality. This gemstone is judged by examining it’s Color, Clarity, and Cut. The best quality Kashmir Sapphire often displays a brilliant blue color with a velvety texture. However, it is not easy to find Kashmir Sapphire of such quality. This is because no new sapphires are coming from blue sapphire mines in Kashmir. Therefore, availability is quite limited.

• Color - Kashmir Sapphires are found in pure cornflower blue to extremely dark or palest blue color. Top quality Kashmiri Sapphire stones bear deeply intense blue color which is bright at the same time. Gemologically, Cornflower Blue Sapphire is regarded as the most sought-after variety due to its bright ‘pure’ blue hue intensified by its velvety texture. Royal Blue Kashmir Sapphire is the next highly preferred choice.