Shani – Saturn -
Blue Sapphire - Saturday
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Blue Sapphire is the
gemstone for Shani/Saturn.
Blue
Sapphire stone represents planet Saturn mostly known for
constant gains through mass labour industry, Contract
work, Development of land. Blue Sapphire Stone should be
worn minimum of 3-5 carat embedded in Gold/Silver
Ring/Pendant in the middle finger of the right hand in
elected auspicious time only, according to geographical
location of the native. Blue Sapphire stone is suitable
only for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Scorpio,
Sagittarius and Aquarius ascendants.
Blue Sapphire stone can be benefic in learning/studies,
gains in heavy industries, marital problems, longevity
and can provide relief from ups and downs in
professional career, losses through servants, labour
problems, status in life etc. In addition to this the
person might find relief from diseases related to
joints, glandular problems, flatulence etc.
Blue
Sapphire stone can be benefic in learning/studies, gains
in heavy industries, marital problems, longevity and can
provide relief
diseases related to joints, glandular problems,
flatulence etc.
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Color: There is a large
range of color from pale grayish blue to deep pure blue, with
slight violet secondary. The best range is a light to medium,
fine ‘cornflower’ blue which is not too dark. Look for ‘sweet’,
pleasing colors.
Clarity: Blue Sapphires
should be eye flawless, the more flawless the better. Minor
rutile silk inclusions are acceptable and prove no heat. Avoid
any but the most minute crystal inclusions, no cracks or cloudy
quality. Avoid moderate to significant color zoning. Cleaner is
better for Saturn gems.
Shape: Oval, cushion,
emerald cut, round.
Size: 2.00 carats
minimum
Enhancements: Avoid
heated, Blue Sapphires of all types. The Garuda Purana states
that heated Blue Sapphires are very bad for the wearer.
Avoid: Blue Sapphires that are very dark blue to nearly
blackish blue in color.
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