Yellow Sapphire Stones

Yellow sapphire stones, sometimes called Golden sapphire if it has an intense colour, is a feel-good stone. All the world over, yellow is associated with the sun and its life-giving warmth and positivity. Yellow is invigorating, it stimulates our nerves, glands, and brain, making us more alert and energized. Yellow boosts our memory, and it encourages communication. It’s a colour that promotes activity and interaction.

Yellow sapphire is thought to attract wealth and bring prosperity to the home. It is said to stimulate the intellect and improve overall focus, enhancing wisdom. It is claimed that yellow sapphire assists in bringing about the fulfillment of ambition.

Another reason for the popularity of yellow sapphire is that this gemstone has a special place in the Vedic astrology of India. According to the Vedic tradition, there are nine gemstones that are thought to have special significance for human life; ruby, pearl, coral, emerald, yellow sapphire, diamond, blue sapphire, chrysoberyl cat’s eye and hessonite garnet. These nine gemstones are thought to correspond with planetary activity and astrological entities. According to these beliefs, yellow sapphire is the gem associated with Jupiter.

In ancient religions, yellow was a sacred color. Yellow, like gold, was seen as eternal, imperishable and indestructible. Many religions worshipped the sun, and the sun gods were depicted wearing yellow. The Ancient Egyptians believed the gods had gold skin and bones and used yellow for their skin tone in art. Yellow is also an important colour in Buddhism, signifying humility.

The lighter coloured yellow sapphire can be set in silver, platinum, or white gold settings, but yellow gold is the popular go to especially for those with richer, deeper yellow hues.