The Strongest and the fastest acting gemstone among the nine planetary gemstones is Saturn's stone - Neelam (Blue Sapphire). It is also called Sauri ratna (Saturn's stone), Shanipriya (loved by Saturn). It is called Yakut in Persian.

• Where it is Found:

It is found in Kashmir, Lanka, Russia, America etc. The best Sapphires are found in Lanka.There is a mine near Soomjam in Kashmir where best quality Sapphires are found. These are also called as Mayur Neelam as their color resembles the neck color of a male peacock.



• Types:

 

1. Indranil: It is dark blue in colour and resembles the color of the neck of the peacock.

2. Jalnil: It is dark on the boundaries and light in the center.





• Effects:

As mentioned before it is the fastest acting gem stone. It will show its effect within 3 seconds, 3 minutes, 3 hours or 3 days. If beneficial one may get money or some major problem may be solved, if adverse accidents , financial losses or quarrels will accrue during this 3 day testing period. During this period one is sure to get dreams. One should judge whether to wear it or not by the quality of the dreams. If pleasant dreams come then it means that the Sapphire will be lucky for you.



• Benefits:

If the blue Sapphire suits an individual then there will be gains from all sides. It will instill clarity of thought making one disciplined. There will be windfall gains, gain of property, freedom from depression and anxiety, freedom from disease etc. In will also remove the bad effects of the Seven and a half Year Saturn Cycle. It is the best panacea for depressive psychosis, frustration and alcoholism.

• Caution:

Due caution should be taken before wearing this gem. Also if you are wearing this gem then do not wear pearl, ruby or coral along with it.