Right from the day Princess Diana entered the spotlight, she was known as the "people's princess". Princess Diana was always in the limelight from the day she married Prince Charles in the year 1981 to the day she died. Princess Diana always inspired the fashion industry and was dressed fashionably too. Even after her death, her style statement still stays alive. Do you know that Princess Diana always wore a blue sapphire ring?
This ring was passed on to Kate Middleton by Prince William. This blue sapphire ring is a beautifully oval-cut 18-karat and is surrounded by 14 white diamonds. Diana had picked the ring herself after her proposal. The news about Kate Middleton wearing Diana's ring hit the Internet and frenzy began. Blue Sapphire has always been a hit among fashion world and also the royals.
Blue Sapphire, also known as the Neelam, is one of the famous gemstones and is believed to have been associated with the planet Saturn. The name sapphire derives from the word “saphirus” which denotes blue. Blue sapphire occurs naturally and is a compound mixture of oxygen and aluminium. This compound mixture of aluminium and oxygen lends the gemstone a blue tinge and hence the name blue sapphire.
The blue sapphire is found in igneous rocks and aluminium deposits. This stone has been the centre of admiration right from the kings, queens to the modern age travellers and gem lovers. Blue Sapphires are largely found in Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Madagascar, and Russia and also in India.
Know the Benefits
Blue Sapphire is considered as the sister of ruby as both ruby and blue sapphire originates from the same mineral. Blue sapphire, just as other gemstones, carries many benefits. It is believed that blue sapphire tends to reduce all types of problems that you may face in life. Based on the planetary positions in your horoscope, the astrologer will advise you to wear a blue sapphire for future opportunities and problems.
Blue Sapphire is believed to bring happiness and prosperity in life. Also, it is said to bring peace in the wearer’s life. Blue Sapphire is considered to protect your pituitary gland and heals ailments resulting out of this gland. This gemstone is related to imagination, intuition and creativity and thus, the wearer turns out to be charismatic, intelligent and intuitive. It is believed that blue sapphire helps a person make good judgements too.
Saturn rules the number 8 and hence people born under the number 8 can wear this gemstone.
Properties of Blue Sapphire
Blue Sapphire is considered as the second hardest gemstone, the first being diamond. . A blue sapphire carries amazing sparkle and displays different colours when viewed from different angles. It is considered as the most beautiful and valuable among all gemstones. Blue Sapphires can be treated with heat, diffused with beryllium and also irradiated in order to preserve the blue radiance of the stone. Here are some more properties of the blue sapphire that are salient and must be paid attention to:
· A blue sapphire will not show any colour changes in spite of being placed in milk for more than a day
· A blue sapphire will not have any bubbles or scratches
· A blue sapphire needs to be bright blue in colour. Any dull looking blue sapphire is not original and can cause negative impact on your life.
· Any blue sapphire cannot be scratched or cut easily.
Some more details to help you with blue sapphire:
Planet: Saturn
Indian Name: Neelam
Hardness: 9 Mohs scale
Cosmic Colour: Indigo
The Blue Sapphire needs to be handled with care. Make sure that you clean this precious gemstone with a mild detergent and a soft brush for maximum results. Also, you must buy this precious stone from authentic gem expert in order to reap maximum benefits.
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