About Safed Pukhraj
White Sapphire has a profound history attached to it. It is widely known as the “Stone of Gods”- often worn to gain wealth, high self-esteem, good health and harmony in matrimonial relationships. This colorless variety of sapphire is often addressed by various other names including ‘Shvet Pukhraj’ in Sanskrit, ‘White Pukhraj’ or ‘Safed Pukhraj’ in Hindi and ‘Leuco Sapphire’ in English.
Vedic Astrology recommends original white pukhraj stone as an astrological substitute for the diamond. White Sapphire stone has also been an imperial choice of the kings and queens for generations. The entire sapphire family is said to possess heavenly powers to protect the wearer and bestow with all earthly pleasures. It is composed of mineral corundum also called aluminum oxide and is the purest form of corundum without the traces of any element. This renders its white color or rather colorless appearance. In the jewelry world, artisans recurrently search for affordable white sapphire stones for sale in order to create oversized statement pieces which are physically challenging to create with diamond. Besides, the metaphysical properties of natural white sapphire stone have always been appreciated and used by the regal as well. This induced its use in making talismans for protection against evil forces.
White Sapphire Properties
White Sapphire Chemical Formula | Al 2 O 3 |
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White Sapphire Hardness | 9 (Mohs Scale) |
White Sapphire Refractive Index | 1.762-1.788 |
White Sapphire Density | 3.95-4.03 |
Diaphaneity | Transparent - Opaque |
White Sapphire Meaning
White Sapphire or Safed Pukhraj in Hindi is astrologically associated with the brightest planet ‘Venus’. According to Vedic astrology, the presence of weak Venus in the Kundli causes financial, professional and personal issues. It is said that wearing a safed pukhraj strengthens Venus in the Kundli and helps the native to overcome the weak circumstances of life. The Vedic Astrology mentions the association of White Sapphire stone with the chakra system of our human body. It is believed to be connected to the crown chakra of the body or the sahashara chakra. This chakra connects us with larger consciousness and attunes our body with the greater cosmic frequency.
Benefits of Wearing White Pukhraj Gemstone
A White Sapphire stone honors the higher mind, bringing intuition, clarity and self-mastery. Worn throughout the ages for protection, good fortune and spiritual insight, Sapphires are not only symbols of power and strength, but also of kindness and wise judgement. Safed Pukhraj stone brings wisdom and strength the spirit. It carries an extremely pure energy for clarity of thought and open the horizons of the mind. Through the Crown Chakra, White Sapphire strengthens communication with the higher self level of consciousness and helps spiritual guidance for this lifetime. An original white pukhraj stone also brings the resolve needed to overcome obstacles to one’s spiritual path. It is beneficial in revealing one’s talents and potential, and inspires living with integrity and keeping true to one’s ideals when faced with difficult choices or circumstances. It is also believed that the presence of weak or afflicted Venus causes troubles in native’s marital life. Wearing Safed Pukhraj benefits the individual by restoring love and harmony in the relationship. It helps resolve marital conflicts and disagreements. However, there are many other benefits of wearing a White Sapphire stone that are mentioned below:
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Financial
: Being associated with the planet of luxury and wealth - Venus, White Sapphire benefits the wearer by improving their financial growth. It helps the wearer to maintain an imperial lifestyle and social status by bringing good opportunities and income sources. -
Intellectual and Psychological
: Planet Venus rules over the native’s creative qualities and imagination power. Astrologers believe that wearing a good quality White Pukhraj benefits people engaged in creative ventures. It helps the wearers to create, visualize and invent new ideas and thoughts. -
Health
: A white pukhraj gemstone is said to have curative abilities. Its healing energies boost the immune system and protect the wearer from various diseases. Couples struggling to bear progeny can also wear White Pukhraj Ratna to revitalize their reproductive health and restore fertility.
Did you know?
White Sapphire is known to provide the best results when worn in the ring or middle finger of the right hand on a Friday evening at Shukla Paksh during sunset.White Sapphire Stone Quality
Original Pukhraj Stone is unique in its own way. Buying a good quality White Sapphire stone requires a lot of clarity as there are certain factors one must consider while purchasing one. For example, Origin, color, luster, clarity, cut and shape, and carat weight are the prominent factors that determine the quality and price of safed pukhraj. Based on these parameters, the value, quality, and authenticity of the White Sapphire gemstone can be evaluated.
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Origin
: Some major mines of natural white sapphire are situated in Srilanka, Burma, Australia, Thailand, Tanzania and Cambodia. Out of all these origins, Ceylonese white sapphire is regarded as the most sought-after variety due to its exceptional clarity and large size and thus are the most expensive. Burmese and Thai Sapphire are usually off-white in colour and are comparatively less in price. -
Color
: Nearly 75% of the White Sapphire gems produced are pale brown or muddy in color. Out of the remaining 25%, only 10% of the colorless sapphires qualify the gem quality. Therefore, it is a little difficult to find an absolutely eye clean, real white sapphire at a cheaper cost. They are usually more expensive than lower quality stones containing milky clouds or color tints. -
Clarity
: Safed Pukhraj stone is a Type II gemstone which means it is likely to have some internal imperfections. Its clarity is judged by the level of transparency and inclusions (its type, density & location on stone) and surface blemishes. As a rule, lesser the number of inclusions, more the value of a white sapphire natural stone. The presence of crystal inclusions or surface scratches often reduces the white sapphire stone price in the gemstone market. -
Carat Weight
: Natural White Sapphire stones are rarely found in big sizes. Therefore, white sapphires sourced from Sri Lanka, which compared to other sources are larger in size, are more expensive. However, if the quality is not the same, the top-quality white sapphire even in small size can get a much higher amount than low-quality stone in a bigger size. -
Cut
: A beautifully crafted white sapphire usually avails good money in the market as craftsmanship enhances the brightness of the stone and hides the visible inclusions efficiently. If quality remains the same, the round or oval shaped white sapphires are cheaper than square or other custom shapes because the cutting process of oval and round shape gems involves minimum wastage.
Safed Pukhraj Stone Price
Natural White Sapphire is highly desired and valued in international and national markets. Depending on its appearance, radiating brilliance, and shine white sapphire price per carat are evaluated. Generally, White Pukhraj stone price starts from 5,000 INR ($ 70) per carat and goes up to 80,000 INR ($ 1,100) per carat. Such a wide price difference is due to certain quality factors like origin, color, clarity, cut, size, certification, etc. that influences White Sapphire’s price in the market.
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Safed Pukhraj Buyer Beware Guidelines
Determining the price and quality of a gemstone comes after considering a lot of factors as already mentioned above, yet, one also has to consider that they should not buy such precious and expensive gemstones from anywhere and everywhere. A thorough study has to be done before making any kind of purchase. However, one has to understand that the Clarity of White Sapphire gemstone is judged by the number, size, location, and angle of natural imperfections or inclusions found in the gemstone. The majority of white sapphires are lightly or heavily included with visible inclusions. A White Sapphire with see-through clarity or inclusions not visible to the naked eye is extremely rare and undoubtedly expensive.
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Being one of the most sought-after gemstone jewellery, White Sapphire jewelry are prone to fraudulent practices while manufacturing and retail. The White gemstone is often heated to enhance its color. This July birthstone ring is recognized worldwide for its perfect pop of color. Its alluring hue, tone, saturation, excellent luster, and transparency make White Sapphire a highly desirable gemstone among jewelry designers.
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Cleaning and Care
The striking and ever beautiful color of White stone is admired by every gem lover. Standing next to Diamonds in terms of value, hardness, and durability, it is an ideal choice for daily wear jewelry like rings and bracelets. Having a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, the White Sapphire gemstone has the durability to withstand most damage. However, it is advised to keep it away from sharp objects and hard chemicals to avoid any damage to the gemstone jewelry. To clean your White Sapphire Ring, simply wash it with warm water and mild soap and wipe it dry with a soft cloth.
Apart from cautious cleaning, careful storage is also very important for White Sapphire stone. It should be kept separately from other stones to avoid any scratches caused by close contact between different jewelry items.