It belongs to the corundum family and gets its purple color from a mix of iron and chromium. With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, purple sapphire is highly durable and suitable for daily-wear jewelry. It symbolizes wisdom, intuition, spiritual growth, and inner peace, and is admired for both its beauty and strength.

How to Wear Purple Sapphire

• Metal: Set in silver, white gold, or platinum for best results
  
• Finger: Commonly worn on the middle finger (traditional belief)
  
• Hand: Usually worn on the right hand
  
• Day & Time: Wear on Saturday morning after sunrise (as per tradition)
  
• Purification: Cleanse the stone with clean water or milk before wearing
  
• Weight: Typically 3–6 carats (or as advised by an astrologer)

• Skin contact: Ensure the gemstone touches the skin for maximum effect

Cleaning & Care:

• Clean using lukewarm water and mild soap
  
• Gently brush with a soft toothbrush
  
• Rinse thoroughly and pat dry with a soft cloth
  
• Avoid harsh chemicals, detergents, and perfumes
  
• Do not use ultrasonic or steam cleaners (especially if treated or included)
  
• Remove the ring during sports, heavy work, or household chores
  
• Store separately in a soft pouch or padded jewelry box

• Get the setting checked by a jeweler once a year

FAQ:

Q. Purple Sapphire is the birthstone for which month?

Ans: Purple Sapphire is the birthstone for the month of September.


Q. Which country produces the best natural Purple Sapphire?

Ans: Purple Sapphire is rarer than Blue Sapphire and mined only in a few countries i.e. Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Myanmar and India. Stones from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) region are the most sought after as the crystals from these mines have a deep natural colour and good transparency. Herbal Purple Sapphire which is astrologically desired is mined in this region.


Q3. Who can wear Purple Sapphire?

Ans: Purple Sapphires are desired for their imperialism and radiant beauty. The element of fantasy and mystery in Purple Sapphires make it desirable for engagement rings. Purple Sapphire is not traditionally associated with any planet but some vedic astrologers associated it with both Saturn and Mars. Anyone can wear Purple Sapphire stone as it has no negative effects. But, if you wish to wear it for astrological purposes, it is recommended to get consultation for the same.

Q4. Why is Purple Sapphire called Khoni Neelam?

Ans: Neelam is the popular term for all Blue Sapphires. The term 'Khooni Neelam' means 'A Bloody Blue Sapphire' in its literal translation but it is not a dangerous stone as assumed by some. The term ‘khooni’ is used to indicate the colour red/pink. Purple colour is a combination of red and blue colours. Thus, Purple Sapphires are called ‘Khoni Neelam’ where ‘Khoni’ is for the red colour and ‘neelam’ for the blue colour.