Vedic blue sapphires for Jyotish. Conflict-free. Flawless, unheated, untreated vedic blue sapphires certified free of thermal-enhancement.
           
 
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Unheated Vedic Blue Sapphires

Vedic Blue Sapphire Color:
Blue sapphires must have natural, unenhanced color to function effectively as planetary remedies.
I specialize in natural color, unheated, untreated Vedic blue sapphires, specifically selected for Jyotish
prescriptions.
 
Vedic Blue Sapphire Clarity Grading:
Vedic astrology determines gem clarity grades with the unaided eye. Jyotish gems for Vedic astrology should always be examined with magnification before determining the clarity grade but clarity grades are assigned without magnification.

This is also the procedure at the major Gem Labs: first examine the gemstone with a gemological
microscope and then examine, and grade, the gem with the unaided "naked" eye.

This is different from diamond clarity grading where clarity grades are assigned at 10X magnification.

The highest clarity grade at the American Gemological Laboratory is "Free of Inclusion" and the highest grade at the Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences is "Flawless". According to the Gemological Institute of America's Revised Colored Stone Grading Lab Manual, the top clarity grade is "Eye Clean".

These grades: "Free of Inclusion Gem / Flawless Gem / Eye Clean Gem " are assigned when an experienced, fully-trained gem-grader is unable to see any inclusions in a gemstone examined under ideal lighting conditions and without magnification.

Naked-eye is the basis for all gemstone clarity grading, except for diamond.

10X is the basis for diamond clarity grading.

When examined with a gemological microscope, almost all gems show some natural inclusions. Even a sapphire graded "Flawless Sapphire " or "Free of Inclusion Sapphire " or "Eye-clean Sapphire " almost certainly contains inclusions visible at some level of magnification. (As do most Flawless diamonds.)

Some time ago, the Gemological Institute of America revised the GIA Colored Stones clarity grading system. The original system didn't take into account gems whose inclusions were so small as to be invisible to the unaided eye--the top clarity grade was VVS. The revised GIA system has added the category of "Eye Clean" and eliminated VVS and VS. But there are still some inadequacies in the GIA system so now I'm grading with the system that is probably the most widely-accepted gem clarity grading system. It starts with "Flawless / Eyeclean / Free of Inclusion" and goes through "Lightly Included, Moderately Included, Highly Included" and into the imperfect grades.

Flawless Blue Sapphires / Eye Clean Blue Sapphires / Free-of-Inclusion Blue Sapphires show no inclusions to the unaided eye when examined by a trained, experienced grader using an ideal light source.

The next clarity grade below Flawless / Eye Clean / Free of inclusion is Near Flawless (NFL) / Lightly Included 1 (LI1).
Lightly Included 1 describes a gem that has just the tiniest inclusion, barely visible to the unaided eye of a trained, experienced grader. LI2 is similar but with one or two more inclusions, of the same minute size.

LI1/LI2 inclusions are so small that most people cannot see them without magnification.

Moderately Included gems: MI1 and MI 2 inclusions are slightly more visible but don't affect beauty or durability. These inclusions are often not visible to the casual observer--inclusions in MI1/MI2 gems are so small that many people cannot see them without magnification.

HI1 (Highly Included) show fairly obvious inclusions and they are never acceptable for Vedic astrological Jyotish gems.

Cornflower Color

Cornflower plants grow wild in the mining district of Ratnapura; their flowers are. beautiful, deepest, richest blue with a unique warm glow.

In Sri Lanka, the term cornflower has a very specific meaning when describing blue sapphire. Cornflower color sapphires are very rare and highly valued.

Unfortunately, the term has become meaningless because many dealers in North. America use the term to describe virtually any blue sapphire.

 

Kashmir Color

Kashmir color is considered by many connoisseurs to be the ultimate sapphire color. To the best of my knowledge, the mines in Kashmir have been closed for decades. Once in a while, an "estate" piece shows up, usually at auction in one of the big auction houses such as Sotheby's. Kashmir sapphires are beautiful, no question.

They're also so rare they're almost unattainable by ordinary mortals. I've only seen a few in a lifetime spent in the gem trade. I've never owned one.

All Vedic blue sapphires listed here display natural, unenhanced color; exactly as formed millions of years ago in the geological environment that became the sapphire mines of Sri Lanka.

Every sapphire on this site is guaranteed free of thermal-enhancement and free of treatment.

 

 
 

 

 

Vivid Sky Blue Sapphire!

Very sweet color, full of life and light!

Round shape sapphires are rare in this quality so, unfortunately, the cost for round shape sapphires in Sri Lanka is much higher than the cost of oval shape sapphires of the same size and quality.

If you want round shape, and it's worth the extra cost to you, then this might be the gem for you. But if Jyotish effectiveness is your priority, I'd recommend an oval blue sapphire of larger size for the same price.

Clarity: LI2.
Lightly Included 2 describes a gem that has 2 or 3 of the tiniest inclusions, barely visible to the unaided eye of a trained, experienced grader.

Certificate #CA92897204C
European Gemological Laboratory/Canada

Item: #bc101 round2 Size: 5.99 x 5.95 x 3.62 mm
Weight: 1. 01 carats Price: $1250.

 



 

 

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Clean, Bright and Exceptionally Well-Cut Sapphire.

Does purity of form appeal to you? The clarity of this gem is great for Jyotish and its visual appeal is wonderful.

If you want to combine aesthetic purity with your Jyotish prescription, consider this gem: exceptionally well-cut, clean and crisp with the beauty of simplicity!

Clarity: NFL / LI1
Near Flawless (NFL): the inclusion is virtually invisible without intense scrutiny Also described as "Lightly Included 1" (LI1): a gem that has just the tiniest inclusion, barely visible to the unaided eye of a trained, experienced grader.

NFL / LI1 is the next clarity grade below Flawless.

Certificate #CA92897213C
European Gemological Laboratory/Canada

Item: #bc103oct Size: 7.06 x 5.06 x 2.98 mm
Weight: 1.03 carats Price: $1150



 

 

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Intense Blue Sapphire!

Fine, rich color, fine clarity, nice cutting and proportions.

This is the ideal color for your Vedic sapphire!

Clarity: LI2.
Lightly Included 2 describes a gem that has 2 or 3 of the tiniest inclusions, barely visible to the unaided eye of a trained, experienced grader.

Certificate #CA92897217C
European Gemological Laboratory/Canada

Item: #bc107 Size: 6.96 x 5.34 x 3.74 mm
Weight: 1.07 carats Price: $1950.



 

 

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Beautiful and Affordable Sapphire!

Affordable gem with great color!

The "culet" (bottom point of the stone) is slightly off-center, creating a small "window" (area of reduced brilliance due to light "leakage" through the pavilion. This proportion variation reduces the cost so you can have an attractive, vivid blue sapphire at a very good price.

Clarity: MI2.
Moderately Included 2 inclusions are minor inclusions that don't affect beauty or durability. They may have a slight effect on appearance but do not affect brilliance. These inclusions are often not visible to the casual observer.

Gems of MI2 clarity are not the ideal clarity for Jyotish. It's better to select a gem of higher clarity. But if your budget is restricted, you may want to consider this sapphire.

Certificate #CA92897214C
European Gemological Laboratory/Canada

Item: #bc120 Size: 7.24 x 5.32 x 3.74 mm
Weight: 1. 20 carats Price: $975.



 

 

 

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Vivid Sky Blue Gem!

Very sweet gem, pleasing oval shape with finest clarity and vivid sky blue color.

Clarity: Flawless
N
o inclusions visible to the unaided eye when examined by a trained, experienced grader using an ideal light source.

Certificate #CA92894301C
European Gemological Laboratory/Canada

Item: #bc129 Size: 6.24 x 5.40 x 4.50 mm
Weight: 1.29 carats Price: $1850.



 

 

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Beautiful Blue Sapphire!

This gem has wonderful, rich vibrant blue color! In whatever lighting conditions, this sapphire sparkles because it's not too light and it's not too dark--it's just right!

Clarity: MI1.
Moderately Included 1 (MI1): inclusions are minor and don't affect beauty or durability. These inclusions are often not visible to the casual observer.

Certificate #CA92894220C
European Gemological Laboratory/Canada

Item: #bc164ov Size: 8.42 x 6.22 x 3.70 mm
Weight: 1.64 carats Price: $2400

 



 

 

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Vivid Sky Blue Sapphire!

Classic cushion shape with brilliance, sparkle and the most beautiful sky blue color.

Clarity: NFL / LI1
Near Flawless (NFL): the inclusion is virtually invisible without intense scrutiny Also described as "Lightly Included 1" (LI1): a gem that has just the tiniest inclusion, barely visible to the unaided eye of a trained, experienced grader.

NFL / LI1 is the next clarity grade below Flawless.

Certificate #CA92894216C
European Gemological Laboratory/Canada

Item: #bc164cu Size: 6.56 x 6.25 x 4.56 mm
Weight: 1.64 carats Price: $2600.



 

 

 

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Intense Rich Blue Sapphire!

If intense blue is the color you want, this rare gem will make you happy!

Clarity: LI2.
Lightly Included 2 describes a gem that has 2 or 3 of the tiniest inclusions, barely visible to the unaided eye of a trained, experienced grader.

Certificate #CA92894210C
European Gemological Laboratory/Canada

Item: #bc166ov Size: 7.53 x 5.67 x 4.70 mm
Weight: 1.66 carats Price: $2900.

 

 




 

 

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Vivid Sky Blue Sapphire At a Great Price!

Very pretty gem with soft sky blue color and nice sparkle. And it's a great price for such fine color!

The "culet"--the point at the very bottom of the stone--is slightly off-center. If the gem-cutter had cut to perfect proportions, the finished weight would have been 10% or 15% below 2 carats. By using this cutting/proportion variation, the gem-cutter could "keep" the 2 carat size.

This kind of proportion variation is acceptable, as long as the buyer realizes that it should be reflected in the selling price. If a gem is properly priced, there is a benefit with cutting variations like this -- it allows us to have a larger or better color gem for less money. And this is definitely a better color sapphire!

Clarity: MI1.
Moderately Included 1 (MI1): inclusions are minor and don't affect beauty or durability. These inclusions are often not visible to the casual observer..

Certificate #CA92894214C
European Gemological Laboratory/Canada

Item: #bc200 Size: 7.19 x 6.58 x 5.04 mm
Weight: 2.00 carats Price: $2900.



 

 

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Classic Beauty!

Beautiful vivid blue color of this gem is perfectly displayed by its exquisite cutting and proportions. And its classic shape is the perfect finishing touch!

Clarity: MI1.
Moderately Included 1 (MI1): inclusions are minor and don't affect beauty or durability. These inclusions are often not visible to the casual observer.

Certificate #CA92894318C
European Gemological Laboratory/Canada

Item: #bc206 Size: 7.06 x 6.97 x 4.83 mm
Weight: 2.06 carats Price: $2950.

 



 

 

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Vivid Blue Sapphire!

Fine cutting and proportions plus vivid blue color make this a beautiful gem!

Clarity: MI1.
Moderately Included 1 (MI1): inclusions are minor and don't affect beauty or durability. These inclusions are often not visible to the casual observer.

Certificate #CA92894314C
European Gemological Laboratory/Canada

Item: #bc207 Size: 8.88 x 6.43 x 4.43 mm
Weight: 2.07 carats Price: $2500.

 



 

 

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Fine Quality Sapphire!

This is a fine quality gem--bright, beautiful blue!

item: #sb221
weight: 2.21 carats

size: 8.07 x 6.71 x 4.62 mm
total price: $2550

Color: Vivid Blue.

Clarity: Clarity: Flawless
N
o inclusions visible to the unaided eye when examined by a trained, experienced grader using an ideal light source.

Certificate #CA92894311C issued by European Gemological Institute / Canada



 

 

 

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Very Pretty Gemstone !

Very affordable price for this quality!

The violet tint reduces the cost of this fine gem.

item: #sb251
weight: 2.51 carats
size: 8.69 x 6.78 x 4.79 mm
total price: $1950.

Color: Strong Blue, slightly violetish secondary color.

Clarity: MI1.
Moderately Included 1 (MI1): inclusions are minor and don't affect beauty or durability. These inclusions are often not visible to the casual observer.

Certificate #CA92894316C issued by European Gemological Institute / Canada



 

 

 

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Vivid, Brilliant Gem!

Beautiful sapphire, full of life and color--this gem has exquisite brilliance!

Clarity: MI1.
Moderately Included 1 (MI1): inclusions are minor and don't affect beauty or durability. These inclusions are often not visible to the casual observer.

Certificate #CA92894308C
European Gemological Laboratory/Canada

Item:# bc296 Size: 8.64 x 7.25 x 5.72 mm
Weight: 2.96 carats Price: $2950

 



 

 

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Intense Blue Sapphire

When you think of a fine sapphire of rich, rare color, think of this one!

Intense blue to fulfill your Jyotish recommendation.

item: #sb327
weight: 3.27 carats
size:9.04 x 7.29 x 6.13 mm
total price: $3900

Color: Intense Blue.

Clarity: MI2.
Moderately Included 2: Inclusions are minor inclusions that don't affect beauty or durability. They may have a slight effect on appearance but do not affect brilliance. These inclusions are often not visible to the casual observer.

Certificate #CA92894307C issued by European Gemological Institute / Canada



 

 

 

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Uparatna Gems

Uparatna (alternative) gems are suitable for clients who wish to have a large, fine gemstone
but must work within a budget.

 

Natural Blue Spinel Gems

Natural Blue Spinel Gems are affordable Uparatna alternatives to sapphire for Jyotish prescriptions. Every Natural Blue Spinel Gem on this page is entirely free of treatment.

 

 

 

Flawless Spinel!

Finest clarity blue gemstone with excellent proportions! This is a superb gemstone. It's an ideal uparatna alternative to blue sapphire.

Clarity: Flawless. No inclusions visible to the unaided eye of a trained, experienced gem-grader using an ideal light-source.

item: #js302
weight: 3.02 carats
size: 8.98 x 8.06 x 5.50 mm
total price: $950.

 

Brilliant Blue Spinel!

Excellent proportions give a beautiful sparkle to this gem!
Its color is like classic "Ceylon Blue" sapphire--but without the cost!

Clarity: Near Flawless / Lightly Included 1  (NFL / LI1).

Near Flawless / Lightly Included 1 describes a gem that has just the tiniest inclusion, barely visible to the . unaided eye of a trained, experienced grader.
Most non-professional observers are unable to see LI1 inclusions.

item: #js251
weight: 2.51 carats
size:8.70 x 7.20 x 5.05 mm
total price: $650.


 


Canadian and American Clients: Your gem purchases are free of taxes, customs fees
and shipping charges.

You pay nothing extra.

 

Canadian Clients receive all items "taxes and shipping included". .

American Clients: Your gems are free of import taxes, customs duties and shipping charges.

Plus, you receive an Export Discount of 5%.


International Clients: You receive an Export Discount of 5%.

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The Canadian Dollar has gained strength and now I can purchase gems in Asia at

much better prices. So I'm passing this saving on to you.

 

Effective immediately, all items are reduced by 12% from list price. Please subtract

12% from prices shown on-site. All Canadian, American and International Clients

immediately qualify for this benefit.

 

The Export Discount of 5% for American and International clients is calculated after

subtracting the 12% price reduction.

 

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