Cornflower Blue Sapphire is one of the most premium and prized varieties of Blue Sapphire (Neelam), known for its vibrant, velvety blue hue, resembling the color of a cornflower. It belongs to the Corundum mineral family and is revered in Vedic astrology for its strong association with Saturn (Shani). This sapphire is known to bring instant success, stability, discipline, and prosperity, especially if Saturn is favorably placed in one's birth chart.
Color: Pure, vivid cornflower blue (medium tone, intense saturation)
Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale
Sources: Kashmir (India – legendary origin), Sri Lanka (Ceylon – most commonly available), Madagascar, Myanmar (Burma)
Planet: Saturn (Shani)