Blue Sapphire

If the Sapphire (Neelam) has white lines on it, it is bad for the eyes. The whitish (milky) stone brings poverty. A cracked blue sapphire brings accidents to the native. The dual colored stone may cause troubles from the enemy side. The dull colored Sapphire (Neelam) causes distress and worries to nears and dears.

There are also following beliefs about this stone:

• If the Sapphire (Neelam) is put in water and the same water is used to wash the scorpion bite, the effect of the poison is removed immediately.
• If the Sapphire (Neelam) it is worn as a talisman, it gives protection from evil spirits.
• The Sapphire forewarns its owner by changing its colour if there is any conspiracy or threat of an attack on him by his or her enemies.