As per Hindu Vedic astrology and Hindu scriptures, Yellow Sapphire or Pukhraj is a Jupiter Stone and the most powerful and beneficial out of all the other Navratnas. No wonder, this stone holds a very special place in the world of astrology.
Yellow sapphire is believed to hold the powers of the heaviest planet Jupiter (Guru) and that makes it a gem with distinctive powers. There are different names like Pukhraj, Gururatna, Pushparagam, Gurupriya and more for the yellow sapphire stone. It can be worn with a combination of ruby & red coral.
Yellow sapphire is available in yellow, golden and orange colours. Colour is the single most important factor that determines the value of a this stone. Lemon-yellow is considered to be the purest and of highest quality. Iron and titanium gives this stone its original colour. The hardness of the gemstone on Moh’s scale is 9 and comes under the corundum category.
Made up of aluminium oxide, it is also considered to be the second hardest substance on earth after diamond. It’s specific gravity is 3.99 to 4.00 and refractive index range is 1.760-1.768 to 1.770-1.779. Ovals, rounds, cushions and emeralds are the most common cuts for the powerful gem. Other popular sapphire shapes include pears, briolette, hearts and marquises.
The main origin of the eminently precious and one of the most recognized yellow sapphire gems is Ceylon (Sri-Lanka), Bangkok & some parts of Madagascar and Pakistan. Currently, Ceylon mines in Sri Lanka are considered the best source of yellow sapphire stone.
From improving your financial status, to showering an individual with good health, fame, name and honour; yellow sapphire goes a long way in providing prosperity and astrological benefits to the wearer.
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Yellow sapphire is also a favourite in jewellery as it is one of the nine sacred gems. The gem can be worn as an auspicious engagement or wedding ring. The hard, tough and durable stone is just perfect for any kind of jewellery.
Suitability
Even though yellow sapphire is one of a kind and suits almost everyone; it must only be worn if it suits your astrological chart. One can only reap maximum benefits with the jyotish gem by learning its suitability and its benefits from a learned gemmologist or an astrologer. The astrological benefits of the gem and the natural energy fields of a wearer are correlated so issues of non-suitability may appear leading to opposite or adverse effects.
Associated Zodiac Signs
The zodiac signs, Sagittarius and Pisces readily reap the benefits of the certified yellow pukhraj gemstone. Cancer ascendants and people with Aries sign can also see good luck, well-being and prosperity coming their way.
Learning how to wear yellow sapphire in best way is as important as knowing its umpteen benefits. There are some key points to be kept in mind like buying the stone wearing it on Thursday, dip the stone in honey, cured, gangajal taking in a bowl and wearing the ring of this stone only in the Index finger of the right hand etc. “Om Bhrim Brihaspataye Namah” chanted 108 times at the time of wearing the pukhraj proves to be beneficial.
The price of this Sri-Lankan Pukhraj depends upon its size, shape, cut, quality and origin. If anyone is really looking for an authentic, yellow sapphire, then always go with unheated-untreated, govt. lab certifications yellow sapphire. Don't run behind fake and unauthentic yellow sapphire which looks very bright and shiny because all are from Bangkok. Always preferred for Sri-Lankan Yellow Sapphire Gemstones.
A positively placed Jupiter in your horoscope and the properly worn pukhraj can be a guarantee of happiness and success in many aspects of life. Therefore to appease and please the Educator planet and to have all kinds of fulfilment of life, the original yellow sapphire gemstone is what you need.
As the guru Jupiter (planet) himself is flawless and pure; the gem in connection must be equally natural, flawless, unheated and pure. To reap the benefits one must buy yellow sapphire which is 100% genuine, authentic and the one that comes along with a govt. lab certificate. If you are looking for an original Pukhraj or Yellow gemstone; you can look upto the certified dealer- Brahma gems. Here you will find the best quality and certified natural Pukhraj at the best price.