Kashmiri Neelam

Kashmir Sapphire, or Kashmiri Neelam, is the most demanded Blue Sapphire variety worldwide. Its cornflower blue color, due to the presence of Iron and Titanium, gives it a royal and elegant touch. Many believe King Solomon’s throne had huge pieces of Blue Sapphire to highlight his stature.

Local Kashmiris discovered the Kashmiri Blue Sapphire after a landslide in Padder Valley, which eventually became the most prominent location for finding high-quality stones. The global attention on the valley made the late 1800s the most prosperous period for Kashmiri Neelam, making it a staple across kingdoms.

Its velvety appearance and exceptional clarity make the Saturn-ruled crystal a valuable investment. In addition to its beauty, the Kashmir Sapphire is a symbol of divine support, innocence, and purity, making it a widely demanded stone with limited availability.

Who Should Wear Kashmiri Neelam?

Kashmiri Neelam is a Saturn-ruled, September birthstone. As per Vedic astrology, it is a beneficial stone for Aquarius and Capricorn, while Western astrologers recommend it for Libras.

Saturnian energy inculcates discipline and wisdom in the wearer and stabilizes finances and relationships. So, if you’re struggling with unexpected financial losses or fragile relationships, Kashmiri Blue Sapphire can help you. It is a good gem for artists struggling to find inspiration or facing creative blocks.

How to Wear Kashmiri Neelam?

You can wear a Kashmiri Neelam pendant, ring, bracelet, or earrings. The best day to wear the gem is Saturday, the day of Saturn. For maximum benefit, buy a stone of at least 1/12th of your body weight and pair it with Gold or Panchdhatu.

For a Kashmiri Neelam ring, wear it on the middle finger of your dominant hand and chant "Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah" (ऊँ शं शनैश्चराय नमः।) 108 times to energize. To keep it fresh, it is vital to purify the stone frequently in unboiled cow milk or gangajal.

Blue Sapphire is available in many countries like Afghanistan, Australia, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka, but the most premium variety is present in the valleys of Kashmir. Kashmiri Neelam is in the Zanskar range of the Himalayas. Due to a complicated extraction and mining process, the value of the stone is higher than other varieties.

The 4Cs of Kashmiri Blue Sapphire are as follows:

1. Color

The vivid peacock or cornflower blue color of Kashmiri Neelam, with a velvety appearance due to its silk-like internal structure, makes it a favorite amongst the masses.

2. Clarity

The stone has an exceptional level of clarity. Some crystals also have needle-like inclusions that combine to form a star pattern within the stone, making it a rare but widely demanded and expensive variety.

3. Cut

The best cuts for Kashmiri Neelam that maximize its brilliance are cushion, emerald, and oval.

4. Carat

Large pieces of Kashmir Sapphire are rare and more expensive.

Kashmiri Neelam Benefits:

Kashmiri Neelam is a powerful stone that affects every area of your life and focuses on holistic well-being and fulfillment. Some Kashmiri Blue Sapphire benefits are:

• The stone offers mental clarity that helps you identify your true goals and the strategy to achieve them. 
• Spiritual growth and protection shield your progress and accelerate your efforts. 
• The celestial connection and emotional healing that Kashmir Neelam offers make you feel closer to yourself and the creator, strengthening every relationship in your life. 
• The stone also heals physical health by improving blood circulation and alleviating pain. 
• It makes you a leader people look forward to, helping you achieve fame, fortune, and prosperity.

Kashmiri Neelam Price:

The Kashmiri Neelam stone price is higher than other varieties of Blue Sapphire for its exceptional beauty, clarity, and rarity. Spotting and mining this gem is tough, further widening the demand and supply and driving up the Kashmir Blue Sapphire price. The carat weight and color spread also influence the Kashmir Sapphire price, with larger pieces more expensive than others.
At Dhanshree Gems, the price of Kashmiri Neelam starts from ₹20,000 per carat and varies depending on quality, color, and clarity.

You can buy Kashmiri Neelam sourced from the most authentic mines of Kashmir at Dhanshree Gems.

1. What makes Kashmir Blue Sapphire so valuable?

Kashmir Blue Sapphire is the most valuable variety due to its unique velvety appearance and rich cornflower blue color with a violet undertone, giving it a striking and regal look. The stone’s rarity and metaphysical benefits add to its high value.

2. How much does a Blue Sapphire cost?

The cost of Blue Sapphire starts from ₹ 20,000 per carat and goes above and beyond Rs. 5 Lakh depending on its quality.