Sapphire Benefits, Effects And Identification: Everything You Need To Know About The Precious Gemstone

Sapphire is one of the few precious gemstones that have benefits related to astrology as well as can be used to make a style statement. It pairs well with diamonds, we guess this is why one of the rings that Katrina Kaif wore during her wedding with Vicky Kaushal in 2021 had a sapphire stone amidst studded diamonds. It also became the talk of the town when fans spotted it on her fingers and claimed that it was her engagement ring.

Sapphire, also called Neelam in Hindi, is precious for various reasons because it influences finances, reportedly Amitabh Bachchan also wears a ring studded with this gemstone. With so much intriguing information available on the internet, we connected with Dr Shefali Garg, Astrology and Gemstone Expert, to know about the benefits and harms of wearing a sapphire ring.

Is Sapphire A Lucky Stone?

Sapphire is considered among the top-rated gemstones, including diamond (heera), ruby (manik), emerald (panna), and topaz (pukhraj). Among all these, it is believed that sapphire is the most powerful and influential.

If you ask if it is a lucky or unlucky stone, it depends on your birth chart. Only an astrologer can tell if sapphire will prove to be beneficial for you. However, many mythological tales also point to the fact that if a person is not supposed to wear sapphire and they do it to gain benefits, it can have devastating effects too. Usually, an astrologer will prescribe a person to wear neelam (Sapphire) when it is required to strengthen Saturn or maintain a balance between planets in the birth chart.

How Can You Tell If Sapphire Is Real?

According to our astrologer expert, there are a few ways to identify if the sapphire you are buying is real or fake. It is believed that a sapphire has a strong enough magnetic power to attract small stones around it.

A few tests that can tell if a sapphire stone is real or fake,

• You will feel warm when you hold a real sapphire in your fist.
• Put the stone in a bowl of milk for a few hours. If the sapphire is real, you will notice that the milk will start appearing blue.

Benefits And Harms Of Wearing A Sapphire

Before you wear a sapphire ring, you should get your birth chart checked by an astrologer. If you have suggested wearing the gemstone, you should test its effects on you. If everything seems okay, only then you should wear it.

You can test the effects of the gemstone by tying it to a piece of cloth and keeping it under your pillow (Things You Should Keep Under The Pillow While Sleeping). If you see positive changes in life, it means the stone is aligning your stars in your favour. If you witness nightmares, it means the gemstone is not for you.

What Are The Benefits Of Wearing Sapphire Gemstone?

• Your finances will improve
• Your health will improve

Effects Of Wearing Sapphire Gemstone

• You will experience issues related to eyes
• You will come across money-related problems (Vatu Tips For Terrace To Attract Money)
• Your health can deteriorate

Things To Keep In Mind Before Wearing A Sapphire Ring

• Saturday is the best day to wear a sapphire ring.
• The cut of stone should either be square or rectangle and not oval.
• Once you wear the gemstone, you should donate a few things to your house-help.

In most cases, the sapphire gemstone is considered lucky for Aries, Taurus, Libra, and Scorpio sun signs. People born under these zodiac signs must speak to an astrologer first and test the stone before wearing it.

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