This gemstone is associated with the planet Venus (Shukra).

INTRODUCTION: An expensive gemstone, a colorless diamond with a blue tinge, or one that sprays blue and red rays without any black spots, is considered most auspicious. A diamond with a red or yellow hue is believed to be auspicious for kings, political leaders and administrators in positions of power. A diamond that has a white hue is suitable for religious, social and spiritual work. A diamond with a yellow hue is known to bring success and prosperity to an individual, while a diamond with a black hue is suitable for people who are engaged in other jobs or professions.

A defective or blemished diamond may cause harm and disturb an individual’s mental peace.

FLAWS IN DIAMONDS: 1. Dots - especially black in color 2. Criss-cross pattern 3. “Yava” shaped dots are considered inauspicious; except if they are white in color 4. Dirt particles at the corners or center

WHO SHOULD WEAR A DIAMOND? A diamond is associated with the planet Venus. It benefits natives whose auspicious houses are ruled by Venus. One may benefit from a 1/4 to 1/2 ratti diamond, set in a gold or platinum ring, worn on the right hand finger every Friday. White coral or zircon are cheaper substitutes for diamond and can be worn in a gold ring.

While wearing the gem it would prove auspicious to recite the following “mantra”:

“Himakunda Mrinalabham Daityam Paramam Gurum Sarva Shashtra Pravaktaram Bhargavam Pranamyaham.”

The weight recommended earlier is suitable for an adult male. Adult females should reduce the weight by 3/4 to ½ part, while the weight should be reduced by 1/2 to 1/3 part for children.

This gemstone is associated with the planet Venus (Shukra).

INTRODUCTION: An expensive gemstone, a colorless diamond with a blue tinge, or one that sprays blue and red rays without any black spots, is considered most auspicious. A diamond with a red or yellow hue is believed to be auspicious for kings, political leaders and administrators in positions of power. A diamond that has a white hue is suitable for religious, social and spiritual work. A diamond with a yellow hue is known to bring success and prosperity to an individual, while a diamond with a black hue is suitable for people who are engaged in other jobs or professions.

A defective or blemished diamond may cause harm and disturb an individual’s mental peace.

FLAWS IN DIAMONDS: 1. Dots - especially black in color 2. Criss-cross pattern 3. “Yava” shaped dots are considered inauspicious; except if they are white in color 4. Dirt particles at the corners or center

WHO SHOULD WEAR A DIAMOND? A diamond is associated with the planet Venus. It benefits natives whose auspicious houses are ruled by Venus. One may benefit from a 1/4 to 1/2 ratti diamond, set in a gold or platinum ring, worn on the right hand finger every Friday. White coral or zircon are cheaper substitutes for diamond and can be worn in a gold ring.

While wearing the gem it would prove auspicious to recite the following “mantra”:

“Himakunda Mrinalabham Daityam Paramam Gurum Sarva Shashtra Pravaktaram Bhargavam Pranamyaham.”

The weight recommended earlier is suitable for an adult male. Adult females should reduce the weight by 3/4 to ½ part, while the weight should be reduced by 1/2 to 1/3 part for children.

This gemstone is associated with the planet Mars (Mangal).

INTRODUCTION: The coral is composed of calcium carbonate and is secreted by small marine animals known as coral polyps to build an exoskeleton.

The red coral is considered precious and is often imitated by bone, horn and ivory stained with cinnabar. The coral was held in great esteem in ancient times and was supposed to have medicinal quality.

Wearing a red coral is believed to inspire courage in its wearer and empower one to conquer his/her enemies. A genuine red coral is also known to warn its wearer about the onset of ill health by changing its color. It prevents bad dreams and nightmares, and protects a native (wearer) from evil spirits.

A good coral is considered auspicious and possesses the following merits:

1. It is made of an opaque red pigment of cinnabar or the “bimb” fruit. 2. It is perfectly round or oval. 3. It has no irregularity in shape. 4. It has no holes. 5. It is smooth.

FLAWS OF CORAL: 1. Black or white spots in composition 2. Cracked surface or body 3. More than one shade of color in same piece 4. Depression, bend or twist on surface

WHO SHOULD WEAR A RED CORAL? A red coral is associated with the planet Mars. A person ruled by Mars would benefit from wearing the gemstone. However, if a person’s birth chart features Mars in an inauspicious house, wearing a red coral may negatively influence an individual.

This gemstone is associated with the planet Jupiter (Guru).

INTRODUCTION: Jupiter (Guru) is said to rule Yellow Sapphire, or “Pukhraj.” As the name suggests, it is yellow in color. An unblemished yellow sapphire, often referred to as Topaz (a semi-precious substitute of the yellow sapphire), has been known to have a positive influence on its wearer’s health, wisdom, property, longevity, fame and honor. A native (wearer) is blessed with children.

It is believed that a girl who has trouble finding a suitable match for marriage benefits from wearing a yellow sapphire.

However, blemished gemstones may lead to some trouble. A depression within a yellow sapphire may cause its wearer some anxiety and disturb his/her peace of mind. Yellow and golden colored yellow sapphires are most common. The gemstone is reasonably clean from most sources. A stone that appears clean to the eye is both desirable and possible.

WHO SHOULD WEAR A YELLOW SAPPHIRE? A yellow sapphire is ruled by Jupiter. There is some contradiction on whether the white or the yellow-colored sapphire is associated with Jupiter.

One may wear a five to seven ratti yellow sapphire set in a gold ring on the index finger of the right hand every Thursday.

A cheaper substitute of yellow sapphire is Topaz, which may be set in a gold ring. Recite the following “mantra” while wearing the gemstone:

“Cha Rishinam Cha Gurum Kanchana Sannibham Buddhibhutam Trilokesham Tam Namami Brihaspatim Devnam.”

The gemstone weight recommended earlier is for an adult male. For adult females, the weight of the stone should be reduced by 3/4 to 1/2 part, while for children, the weight should be reduced by 1/2 to 1/3 part.
 

This gemstone is associated with the moon.

INTRODUCTION: Pearl is ruled by the moon. While a perfectly round, cultured pearl is the most valuable, a beautiful symmetrical drop-shaped version of the gem is also highly valued.

It is believed that wearing a pearl ensures a happy conjugal life and protects one from widowhood. A pearl that lacks luster or has a hole in its structure can cause a native to suffer from serious ailments. If a mark on a pearl resembles a fish eye, its wearer could suffer from problems that stem from children. A lackluster pearl is said to adversely affect the life span of an individual whereas a flat pearl may bring poor fortune upon a wearer. A pearl that is long may make its native (wearer) less intelligent. If a pearl is chipped, it may result in a native’s loss of livelihood.

FLAWS IN PEARLS: 1. Cracks on the surface 2. Lines 3. Joint-like appearance 4. Lackluster 5. Spotted 6. Contains dirt particles

WHO SHOULD WEAR A PEARL? For individuals who have their auspicious houses ruled by the moon in their birth chart, wearing a pearl would prove beneficial. Generally, it is recommended to persons born under the zodiac sign Cancer. One may wear a four to six ratti pearl set in a silver ring on the small finger on the right hand every Monday of a bright fortnight, or “Shukla Paksha.”

Moonstone or “Safed Akeek,” also known as “Chandra Mani,” is the cheaper substitute of a pearl and may be worn in a silver ring. While wearing the gemstone, it would be auspicious to recite the following “mantra”:

“Dadhisankha-Tusharabham Kshirodarnava-Sambhavam Namami Shashinam Bhavatya Shambhormukutabhushanam.”

The weight recommended above is for an adult male. For adult females, the weight should be reduced by 3/4 to 1/2 part, while for children, the weight should be reduced by 1/2 to 1/3 part.
 

This gemstone is associated with the planet Saturn (Shani).

INTRODUCTION: Blue sapphire, or “Neelam,” should never be worn without a trial. If an unblemished blue sapphire suits an individual, it may help eradicate poverty and bless the native (wearer) with good health, wealth, happiness, prosperity, fame and a long life. It may help restore a wearer’s wealth and property.

However, a blemished blue sapphire may cause its wearer miseries, distress and worries.

FLAWS IN BLUE SAPPHIRE: Inclusions in a sapphire may be composed of fine rutile needles, called silk. Inclusions can cause some gems to have a milky coloration. This proves detrimental if it causes a perceived loss of blue.

WHO SHOULD WEAR A BLUE SAPPHIRE? If the planet Saturn, or “shani,” happens to be an individual’s weak friend, according to his/her horoscope, then a blue sapphire is the perfect gemstone for such a person. One may wear a four to seven ratti blue sapphire set in a gold ring on the right hand of the middle finger every Saturday. Cheaper substitutes of blue sapphire are amethyst or laajvart, which may be worn in a gold ring or in a pancha dhatu alloy, or steel ring.

It would be auspicious to recite the following mantra while wearing the ring:

“Nilanjanam Samabhasam Raviputra Yamagrajam Chhaya Maanda Sambhutam Tam Namami Shanaishcharam.”

The weight recommended above is ideal for an adult male. For an adult female, the weight may need to be revised to 3/4 to 1/2 part, while for children, the weights should be reduced to 1/2 to 1/3 part.
 

This gemstone is associated with the planet Rahu.

INTRODUCTION: “Gomedha” is often referred to as “Rahu’s Jewel.” Unlike other planets, Rahu does not rule any sign in the zodiac. Hessonite is among nine gemstones that are considered precious. “Gomedha” is a Sanskrit word that refers to the color of a cow’s urine. A gemstone of this color is considered the best. Honey-colored stones are equally precious. Hessonite can help an individual succeed sooner than expected, but if it does not suit its wearer, it may cause difficulties.

A fine colored hessonite that’s transparent, is soft to touch, and is lustrous and radiant, is considered auspicious. Wearing an unblemished hessonite ensures a native’s safety and protection from his/her enemies.

A hessonite bestows health, wealth and prosperity up on its owner, but a blemished stone may be harmful for its wearer.

FLAWS IN HESSONITE: 1. Dullness 2. Fibrous 3. Rough 4. Having holes or dents 5. Flat 6. Black spots

WHO SHOULD WEAR A HESSONITE? Rahu and Ketu are shadowy nodes and do not own any signs in the zodiac. However, they influence the results of the lords of the houses they occupy. Therefore, if Rahu and Ketu occupy a house in the zodiac, whose lord is an auspicious planet in an individual’s birth chart, they will have a positive influence. In such a situation, it would prove beneficial for a native to wear a hessonite for Rahu.

The weight of the gemstone should not be less than three ratti and it should be worn in a silver ring or pendant.

After washing a hessonite with water and milk, which hasn’t been boiled, one should chant the following mantra while wearing a hessonite:

“Om Dhum Ram Rahuve Namah.”

A hessonite should be worn on the middle finger of the right hand every Saturday. The best time to wear a hessonite ring is two hours after sunset. 

This gemstone is associated with the sun (Surya).

INTRODUCTION: A ruby is a variety of the mineral corundum, or aluminum oxide, and is pink to blood-red in color. The ruby is considered a precious stone and belongs to the category of precious gemstones. A ruby that sprays out red rays in the sunlight is considered a superior quality gemstone, as is one that glows in the dark. Wearing an unblemished ruby would help one acquire wealth are property. Wearing a ruby blesses a native (wearer) with children and makes him/her fearless and virile. It also strengthens a native’s will power and spirit, and protects him/her from sorrows and disasters.

However, wearing a blemished or defective ruby, or one with a black hue, brings a wearer several troubles.

FLAWS IN RUBY: 1. Silky 2. Dull i.e. devoid of brilliance and luster 3. Displays ambiguity of colors 4. Brittle 5. Cracks in texture 6. Lacks water 7. Smoky 8. Dirty/Filthy

WHO SHOULD WEAR A RUBY? A ruby is associated with the sun. Wearing a ruby would be auspicious for those born under the star sign Leo, or “Simha,” which is ruled by the sun. One should wear a three to five ratti ruby, set in a gold ring, on the ring finger of the right hand every Sunday to maximize its benefits. Surya-Kanta Mani or Lok Akeek are the cheaper substitutes for ruby and may be set in a gold or copper ring. While wearing the gemstone, it is auspicious to recite the following mantra: “Om Aasatyena Rajasaa Vartamano Niveshaayannamritam Mrityar Cha Hiranyena Savita Rathenadevo Yati Bhuvana Vipashyat.” The weight of the gemstone recommended above is suitable for an adult male and would have to be reduced by 3/4 to 1/2 parts for adult women and 1/2 to 1/3 parts for children.