Origins of Natural Blue Sapphire Neelam Shani

By Team Carat and Colour, 18th February 2024

Image: Sample images of Blue Sapphire from Different Origins

Introduction

Blue Sapphire is one of the most beautiful gemstones that have been found and mined on earth. This article will help you understand the different Origins of Natural Blue Sapphire Neelam Shani. The colour palate of the gemstone ranges from a light sky blue to a deep navy blue in colour, depending on the origin and inclusions of the specific gem in hand. Although the best colour of Blue Sapphire is the ‘Cornflour Blue’ which was found in the mines from Kashmir, India when mining in the area was still going on. The mining in the area has stopped due to the continuous unrest in the region.

FACT: Blue Sapphires are comparatively the rarest of the 4 precious gemstones, i.e. Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire and Emeralds.

Origins

Blue Sapphires are found in abundance in Asia and Africa. The total contribution of the two continents to the complete supply of Blue Sapphire to the market is about 90%. Today the most precious and beautiful Blue Sapphires are mined from Sri Lankan Ceylon mines and thus are often referred to as Ceylonese Blue Sapphires. Apart from the multiple countries of Asia and Africa the other two major sources of Blue Sapphires in the world today are United States of America and Australia.

The market today is dominated by two types of Blue Sapphires: Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphires (Sri Lanka) and Natural Heat-Treated Bangkok Blue Sapphires. The catch here is that the Blue Sapphires that are treated in Bangkok are not necessarily from the mines of Thailand. Any and all origins Blue Sapphires from across the world are heat treated in Bangkok to enhance the beauty and durability of the gemstone.

Apart from the countries that have already been talked about the other countries where Blue Sapphires are found are Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), Vietnam, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Cambodia, Madagascar and other smaller African and Asia countries.

Benefits of wearing Blue Sapphire (Neelam):

• Linked to Saturn (Shani)
• Believed to bring luck, success, and wisdom
• Dispels negative energies and wards off the evil eye
• Recommended for Capricorn and Aquarius

Carat and Colour is committed to promoting knowledge and access to high-quality untreated sapphires. This website will delve into the significant distinctions between a completely natural sapphire and the various treated sapphires commonly found in the market. You can check our DGLA Lab-Certified Blue Sapphires from Bangkok and Ceylon Origins. If you have an enquiry for Exclusive pieces, please connect with us on Whatsapp.

Summary:

Blue Sapphire ranges in color from light sky blue to deep navy blue. Best color is ‘Cornflour Blue’ from Kashmir, India. Blue Sapphires are rare among precious gemstones. Mined in Asia, Africa, USA, and Australia, with Sri Lankan Ceylon mines producing high-quality stones. Market dominated by Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphires and Natural Heat-Treated Bangkok Blue Sapphires. Blue Sapphires are found in various countries including Myanmar, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, and Madagascar. Benefits include luck, success, wisdom, dispelling negative energies, and astrological associations with Capricorn and Aquarius. Carat and Colour promotes high-quality untreated sapphires and offers lab-certified Blue Sapphires from Bangkok and Ceylon. We hope that this article did help you in gaining a better understanding of Origins of Natural Blue Sapphire Neelam Shani.

Disclaimer: The opinion mentioned above are researched from various books and websites. Before following any of these, we would humbly request you to kindly consult an experienced Astrologer in order to be sure if this or which Gemstone would suit you as per your birth horoscope.