White Sapphire meaning Safed Pukhraj in Hindi, represents 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.

Indian astrology suggests Safed Pukhraj rashi ratan for Tula (Libra) and Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.

Western astrology recommends white sapphire birthstone for Cancer sign.

White Pukhraj stone can also be worn by the ascendants of Gemini, Virgo, Capricorn and Aquarius signs.

White Sapphire is a pleasing gemstone that compliments every jewelry design. In Indian astrology, it is believed that White Sapphire gemstone carries the positive energies of planet Venus. This gemstone is 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.

Promotes Financial & Social Growth

– Associated with the planet of luxury and wealth, White Sapphire gemstone benefits the wearer by improving his financial growth. It helps the wearer to maintain his imperial lifestyle and social status by bringing good opportunities and income sources.

Improves Imagination & Creative Approach

– 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.

Resolves Marital Conflicts & Disagreements

– It is 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.

Better Reproductive Health & Immunity

– In gem healing therapies, a white sapphire 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.

The quality of a White Sapphire stone is defined by its origin, color, and clarity. For astrological purposes, a colorless White Sapphire with optimum transparency is considered the best quality White Sapphire gemstone.

Origin

Some major mines of natural white sapphire are situated in Sri-Lanka, Burma, Australia, Thailand, Tanzania and Cambodia. Out of all these origins, Sri Lankan or Ceylonese white sapphire is regarded as the most sought-after variety due to its exceptional clarity and large size. Burmese and Thai Sapphire are usually off-white in color and contain slight yellow tints.

Color

– Nearly 75% of the white sapphire gems produced are pale brown or muddy in color. Out of remaining 25%, only 10% of the colorless sapphires qualify the gem quality. Therefore, it is little difficult to find an absolutely eye clean, natural white sapphire at a cheaper cost. They are usually expensive than lower quality stones containing milky clouds or color tints.

Clarity

– Safed Pukhraj stone is a Type II gemstone in terms of clarity 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 is the number of inclusions, more valuable will be the white sapphire natural stone. Absolutely eye clean white sapphires are hard to find. So, if you can find such high-quality white sapphire in our inventory, don’t miss the deal!

TypePrice / Carat

Second Quality Rs. 4,000/-

First Quality Rs. 6,000/-

Good Quality Rs. 8,000/-

Best Quality Rs. 10,000/-

World Class Quality Rs. 12,000/- +

Bright and elegant, white sapphire gem bears some closely similar physical and metaphysical attributes of the highly precious diamond. But the price difference between these two gemstones is considerably high. White Sapphire stone price in India ranges from Rs 6,000 per carat ($90 approx.) and can go as far as Rs 35,000 per carat ($550 approx.) plus. Generally, the value of white sapphire is determined by analyzing its Origin, Color, Clarity, Carat weight and Cut.

Origin

– Being the most sought-after variety, White Sapphires from Sri Lanka or Ceylon command a good market value. In India, Sri Lankan white sapphire price per carat starts from Rs 6,000 per carat ($90 approx.) and goes up to Rs 35,000 per carat ($550 approx.) and even above. Burma and Thai Sapphire value remain relatively less due to its poor transparency and a higher number of inclusions.

Clarity

– Unlike other gemstones, the cost of white sapphire majorly depends on its clarity rather than color. Clarity is determined by the level of transparency and prominence of inclusions. Eye clean pieces are rare and quite precious. The presence of feathers, crystal inclusions and surface scratches often create a significant drop in the White Pukhraj cost.

Color

– White Sapphire is a colorless gemstone. Therefore, the presence of prominently visible color tints often reduce the White Sapphire price in the market. Due to limited availability, fine quality, colorless pieces command a higher cost value in the gemstone market. White Sapphire value drops significantly for semi-translucent stones containing milky clouds.

Cut

– Cut and shape create a difference in white sapphire prices too. Highly faceted stone such as emerald-cut white sapphire, asscher-cut white sapphire and cushion-cut white sapphire look quite attractive but involve more wastage of rough stone. Oval cut and round cut white sapphire are affordable options as they retain maximum weight, without disturbing the stone’s natural beauty.

Carat weight

– White sapphire crystals in big sizes are prone to imperfections. Therefore, white sapphire stone price per carat increases drastically for high-quality stones above few carats.

Treatment

– Lower quality, highly included stones are often heat-treated to dissolve the inclusions and inflate the White Pukhraj price in the market. But unfortunately, the treated or lab-created white sapphire is not considered ideal for astrological uses. They can surely be a cheaper alternative of expensive diamonds in jewelry pieces.

1. Is white sapphire with yellowish tint not considered genuine?

No! Some natural white sapphire stones contain pale yellow, green or blue tints due to the contamination of minerals with element traces caused during crystal formation inside the earth crust. Large size stones are more prone to such contaminations which often appears as color tints. No doubt, these color tints affect the quality of white sapphire but still, they are real and genuine. It possesses similar gemological properties as of a highly clean piece.

2. Which is the most suitable metal to wear a white sapphire stone for astrological reasons?

As per the Vedic recommendation, one should wear Safed Pukhraj ratna (White Sapphire) in silver or platinum metal to get best astrological results. Alternatively, white gold or panchdhaatu can also be used but it is always recommended to consult a learned astrology to get the best advice.

3. Which quality of white sapphire is best for astrological purposes?

Colorless, transparent, inclusion-free white sapphire is considered best from the astrological perspective. As per the vedic astrologers, one should always wear an unheated, untreated and 100% natural white sapphire to gain maximum positive results. Because of its superior quality, a Sri Lankan or Ceylon White Sapphire is strongly recommended by the astrologers. However, if one can find a good quality white sapphire of any other origin, then too, it will have a similar effect. Explore our catalogue to buy natural, certified white sapphire available online for sale. Don’t forget to ask for a FREE lab certificate.

4. Does the shape has any influence on white sapphire metaphysical properties?

No! The shape and cut don’t have any influence on the astrological properties of any gemstone. It is more important to check the color and clarity of the gemstone. For best astrological results, a natural, clean and transparent white sapphire should be worn after following the vedic pooja rituals. The shape or cut bears an influence on the beauty, luster and thereby its prices