This gemstone is not very common in gem quality and larger sizes of good quality white sapphires are even more rare. White sapphire is genuine sapphire that is colorless and has the same hardness as blue sapphires and sapphires in other colors. There are some sapphires with a very pale tint of blue, pink or yellow and these are not entirely colorless, however many traders refer to these as white sapphire gemstones.
White Sapphire induces purity and fearlessness. It enhances artistic abilities and purifies our passions. It is said to make one more attractive. White sapphire is the Jyotish gem related to Venus, which is the planet of love, beauty, arts and married life. Like Jupiter, it bestows money, comforts and fortune on a person when it is strong and significantly well placed. It can be useful in the cure of venereal and reproductive system diseases White sapphires usually come out of the ground as light grey or brown and are then heated to make them clear. However, in very rare circumstances they will be found in a clear state
White sapphire gemstones are a good substitute for diamonds when you find diamond jewellery to be out of your price range. White sapphires have good durability and come second only to diamonds when you compare hardness on the Moh's scale of hardness. However, large sizes of white sapphire are hard to find and most of the larger pieces have a slight pale blue or pale green tint to them. In this report we provide useful and straightforward information regarding white sapphires and you will be amazed at the beauty, durability and versatility of this gorgeous gemstone. |
"Clothed in white, white in lustre, who has four arms, the teacher of the demons, whose nature is peaceful, whose vehicle is a white horse, who carries a rosary, waterpot and staff in his hands, with a diamond crest jewel on his head, making the gesture that gives boons, may Divine Venus ever grant us his grace." |
