About Yellow sapphire

Yellow Sapphire is a bright yellow to golden coloured gemstone which is one of the very clear representations of the planet Jupiter in the Jyotishshastra. Being pleasant to look at as well as endowed with properties to mesmerize anyone who sees it is the natural instinct of the gem. It is termed as Pushparaag in Sanskrit and Pokhrajin Hindi.

Associated day: Thursday
Associated planet: Jupiter
Associated month: November
Associated zodiac sign: Capricorn

Origin of Yellow sapphire

Currently, Ceylon mines in Sri Lanka are considered the best source of yellow Sapphire. Yellow Sapphires from Ceylon mines are called ‘Ceylonese or Sri Lankan Yellow Sapphires. But in recent times, the price of Sri Lankan yellow sapphires have shot up exponentially, making Sri Lankan sapphires unaffordable for many. Due to this, people are now opting for yellow sapphires of Thai origin, also called Bangkok or Thailand yellow sapphire’. Bangkok yellow sapphires offer better color tone and quality in affordable range. Bangkok yellow sapphires are widely accepted these days as they are considered equally beneficial astrologically and are superior in over-all look. These Bangkok sapphires have slight treatments for enhancing their quality.

Pricing and quality of Yellow Sapphire
The Pricing of Yellow sapphire depends on various parameters like – Colour, Cut, Clarity and Carat weight. Yellow Sapphire is special because of its strong lemon yellow color, which is rare among gemstones. Yellow Sapphire’s best color is compared to lemon color. It should be pure yellow without any secondary tone. Yellow Sapphire with Pinkish and Brownish tones are less expensive. The Transparency of a gem Quality Yellow Sapphire may vary from Transparent to Translucent. Opaque sapphires are considered as low on quality scale.

A good quality Yellow Sapphire can range up to Rs. 3000 – Rs 50000 per Carat (as per current trend in India). If you get very good quality at lesser price, you should get cautious as it might be either a synthetic or used Yellow Sapphire.Below that we can get only industrial-quality gems which would have black spots, cracks etc and hence priced so.

Astrological facts about Yellow Sapphire
Since Yellow Sapphire represents the Jupiter planet in the astrological sciences, it is sought to have the best properties of balancing the negative aspects of the Jupiter if they are occurring to the person. While Guru represents fortune, happiness, property and married life, the gemstone Yellow Sapphire is said to eradicate the various ill effects of the Guru planet as well as a weak Guru or a wrongly placed sun in the horoscope. It takes away sadness and gloom of the life and protects the individual from the ill energies.