Blue Sapphire (Neelam) should never be worn without a trial. An unblemished blue Sapphire if it suits the wearer can removes poverty and provides health, wealth, longevity, happiness, prosperity, name and fame. It also restores lost wealth and property.

A blemished Sapphire (Neelam) is the cause of many miseries. 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 coloured stone may cause troubles from the enemy side. The dull coloured Sapphire (Neelam) causes distress and worries to nears and dears.

There are also following beliefs about this stone.

1. 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.

2. If the Sapphire (Neelam) it is worn as a talisman, it gives protection from evil spirits.

3. 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.