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Blue Sapphire........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Who should wear Blue Sapphire?....................................................................................................................................................................... 2
How to Wear Blue Sapphire................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Blue Sapphire Benefits........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Blue Sapphire Quality.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Cat’s Eye................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Who Should Wear a Cat's Eye?........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
How to Wear a Cat’s Eye?................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Cat’s Eye Benefits................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Cat’s Eye Quality................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Red Coral.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Who should wear Red Coral?.............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
How to Wear a Red Coral?.................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Red Coral Benefits............................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Red Coral Quality................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Emerald.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Who should wear?.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
How to Wear an Emerald?.................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Emerald Benefits................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Emerald Quality................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Hessonite (Gomed).................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Who Should Wear Hessonite?.............................................................................................................................................................................6
How to Wear a Hessonite?.................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Hessonite Stone Benefits.................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Hessonite Quality................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Pearl......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Who Should Wear a Pearl Gemstone?................................................................................................................................................................7
How to Wear a Pearl?......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Pearl Benefits?.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Pearl Quality........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Ruby......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Who should wear Ruby Gemstone?.................................................................................................................................................................... 9
How to wear Ruby Gemstone?............................................................................................................................................................................9
Ruby Gemstone Benefits..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Ruby Quality........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Yellow Sapphire..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Who should wear Yellow Sapphire?.................................................................................................................................................................. 10
How to wear Yellow Sapphire Pukhraj ?........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Yellow Sapphire Benefits................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Yellow Sapphire Quality.................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
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Blue Sapphire
Blue sapphire is an extremely valuable, blue coloured gemstone of the Corundum mineral family. Blue sapphire is quite popular
and is known as Neelamani, Indraneel, Indraneelam, Neela Pukhraj etc. in the east. Blue Sapphire generally comes from Sri-
Lanka (Ceylon), Burma & Kashmir and is worn for the planet Saturn (Shani).
Recognized as the most powerful and fastest acting gemstone in vedic astrology, it brings instant wealth, fame and success in
wearer’s life. The stone is extremely helpful for individuals experiencing a tough period of ‘Shani Sadhe Saati’ or ‘Dhaiya’ in their
lives.
Indian astrology prescribes blue sapphire for Capricorn (Makar) and Aquarius (Kumbh) signs.
Western astrology recommends blue sapphire birthstone for Libra. Blue sapphire birthstone can also be worn by Gemini, Virgo
and Taurus.
Weight Minimum 1/10th of the body weight; for example if a person weighs 50 kgs, they can wear a 5 carat (5.50 Ratti)
blue sapphire.
Colour For best astrological results light blue color, blue color or dark blue color is recommended.
Metal Silver, and Panchdhatu is best-suited metal for blue sapphire. Gold is usually avoided.
Finger Middle finger of either of the hand/ Middle finger of the working hand.
Day & Time Saturday early morning/ Saturday, after sunset is the best time to wear Blue Sapphire.
Surging Fortunes
One of the most rewarding benefits of blue sapphire is the instant reversal of sliding fortunes. It strengthens the weakened
Saturn, thereby blessing the person with abundant opportunities to create and manage wealth.
Neelam benefits the wearer by healing their joint pain, gout and arthritis and keeping sensory organs in good shape. It
tranquilizes the mind and relieves people of confusion, anxiety and depression.
Saturn is known to compensate the person with just rewards. Professionals or business persons facing stagnancy in their career,
can break the deadlock and turnaround their fortunes in no time by wearing blue sapphire.
Be it a creative endeavor or a political ambition, blue sapphire benefits the wearer by making their talent and hard work
recognized by the relevant communities, bringing them fame and fortune.
Saturn is known to inculcate discipline in native’s lifestyle and makes them focused, determined and progressive towards work.
Benefits of Neelam gemstone are reflected in the rewards gained as a result of evolved work ethics of the wearer.
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Blue Sapphire Quality
Like other colored gemstones, quality of blue sapphire is measured by collectively assessing its origin, color, clarity and other
factors like uniqueness. Knowing what to look for can help you buy blue sapphire online as per your financial and astrological
conditions.
Origin
Blue sapphires mines have been discovered in Kashmir (India), Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Thailand and America.
However, being royal blue and velvety in texture, Kashmir sapphires are rated highest on the quality scale. Ceylon blue sapphire
gemstones are also considered to be of fine quality. Other origin varieties like Bangkok blue sapphires are darker in color and
hence less worthy.
Color
Going by sapphire color chart, ‘true blue’ is considered ideal (e.g. Cornflower blue sapphire) which is neither too violet or too
purple. In addition, the stone should be just enough bright and vividly saturated so that it doesn’t look dull or too luminent.
Majority of Kashmir blue sapphires display these characteristics and hence are extremely precious. However, quality begins to
drop if one or all three traits of color matrix are compromised. In Hindi, deep blue neelam gems are often referred as
'Indraneelam' stone.
Clarity
Given their gemological composition, inclusions are usually acceptable in sapphires. Visible inclusions in blue sapphire usually
exist as fine silk (needles), fingerprints and color bands. Natural blue sapphires without visible inclusions are rarely found and
hence are exorbitantly expensive. However, it is always advisable to buy certified blue sapphire whether online or from reputed
dealers to ensure a fair purchase.
Uniqueness
Blue Star Sapphire – Sapphires are known to exhibit ‘asterism’ in a six-ray star like fashion. A blue sapphire producing such an
effect is called Star Sapphire. They have been discovered in Sri Lanka, Australia, Myanmar, Thailand and certain parts of Africa
and South- East Asia. Being opaque, Blue star sapphire price depends on luster and perfection of the star print which is best
viewed under direct sunlight by tilting the stone at different angles. A well-aligned six-ray radial can drastically increase blue star
sapphire’s value.
Cat’s Eye
Cat's Eye (Lahsuniya) is a semi-precious gemstone found in shades of colours like grey, black, honey and yellowish green.
Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye (Lahsuniya) generally comes from Sri Lanka, Brazil, India and is worn for the dark planet Ketu. The stone
benefits most during the Dasa or the malefic phase of Ketu.
Planet Ketu
Health
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Cats eye stone effects the health conditions of its wearer positively. It is believed that sudden health related traumas requiring
crucial surgeries are mostly caused due to the malefic effects of Ketu in one’s horoscope and wearing cat eye stone benefits in
nullifying the negative effects of Ketu.
Business & Profession
Cats Eye gemstone benefits the business or the professional life of its wearer. It is known to revive declining businesses or
financial ventures.
Wealth
Wearing Cats Eye results in the growth of a person’s wealth and improves their financial conditions.
Protection
Cats Eye protects its wearer from road accidents, envy of their foes, debts, poverty and other such diabolical situations.
Spirituality
Ketu is considered a spiritual and religious planet. One of the benefits of wearing cat’s eye gemstone is that a person feels
content, detached from worldly desires and interested in spirituality.
Red Coral
Red Coral is a precious, bright red organic gemstone formed in the deep sea by marine creatures called coral polyps. It is a
popular astrological gemstone worn to treat Mangal dosha and ensure success in leadership roles, sports, business and health.
Astrologers suggest red coral for Aries (Mesh) and Scorpio (Vrischik) signs. Western astrology recommends red coral for Aries.
Red coral can also be worn by Sagittarius, Pisces & Leo zodiac signs-.
Metal Red Coral should be worn in gold, silver or copper. Alternatively, panchdhaatu, platinum or white gold
can also be used.
Color Deep red color. An orangey-red coral of spotless quality works fine too.
Finger Red Coral ring should be worn on the Ring finger of either hand.
Day & Time The most promising day for wearing the stone is on Tuesday morning, between 11 am to 1 pm, wash
red coral with Ganga Jal for 5 minutes.
Planet Mars
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Red Coral Benefits
Of all the types of coral, red coral is far more popular because of its astrological relevance and is known by several names
including, ‘Marjaan’, ‘Sinduja’, ‘Maheya’, ‘Vidrum’, ‘Praval ratna’, ‘Musaragalva’, ‘Latamani’, ‘Mangalmani’ etc. Wearing this
gemstone can help the wearer emerge out of difficult phase of Mangal dosha, more smoothly and maturely.
Emerald
Emerald is a green colored, highly precious gemstone of the Beryl mineral family. It is one of the most reputed gemstones in
vedic astrology worn for success in businesses & jobs, creative or intellectual pursuits and knowledge seeking ventures.
Indian astrology assigns Panna ratna for Mithun (Gemini) and Kanya (Virgo) rashi. Western astrology recommends emerald
birthstone for Cancer. Ascendants of Taurus, Libra, Capricorn and Aquarius can also wear emerald.
Metal Gold is highly recommended. In exceptional cases, panchdhaatu, platinum, white gold and silver can also be used.
Color For best astrological results, bright green emerald is recommended. Alternatively, natural untreated emerald in
lighter shades can also be worn.
Finger Ring finger or little finger of the working hand./ little finger of either of the hand.
Day & Time Wednesday, after sunrise is the best time.
Planet Mercury
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Emerald Benefits
World-over, emerald is worn as a fashionable jewel stone. However, in eastern countries, it is the astrological significance that
makes this gemstone popular. It is also known as Pachu stone, Markat Mani, Parnaya and Budh ratna in India and Smaragdos in
Greek.
Since Mercury rules intelligence, Panna rashi ratan is trusted to improve wearer’s comprehension, reasoning and memory skills.
Astrologers thus highly recommend wearing Panna for people working in finance, banking, book keeping, share market trading
etc. As well as for people engaged in creative ventures.
Mercury is regarded as the Vaani-karaka in vedic astrology. Therefore, people suffering from speech related issues and low
confidence can benefit hugely from Panna and perform better in their social and professional lives. Needless to say, panna
benefits people working in PR, Media or Mass Communication related roles, the most.
It is believed that wearing a Pachu stone benefits individuals suffering from ear, eye and skin related ailments. Panna as rashi
ratan is also highly useful in treating certain allergies and nervous disorders.
Emerald Quality
Understanding natural properties and market dynamics around the gemstone can help the buyer to select a piece that can fulfill
his astrological and financial conditions. Before you buy emerald online or from trusted dealers, following parameters can be
looked upon to choose the best possible emerald option.
Origin
Panna mines have been discovered in Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Russia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, United States and Australia. Being
highly saturated and perfectly balanced in green and blue tints, Colombian emeralds are the considered to be superior than
other origins, followed by Zambian emeralds. Brazilian emeralds are dark and thus less desirable.
Color
Color of emerald weighs pretty much above every other quality factor. Value of emerald increases further if it is richly saturated
and consistently colored. Natural emeralds from Colombia are considered to be of the finest color quality.
Clarity
Emeralds are known for containing three phase inclusions – solid crystals, liquid films and gaseous bubbles, found less or more in
almost all origins. Inclusions in emeralds from Chivor mine in Colombia often exist as pyrite, albite and needle like growth
tubes. Zambian emeralds contain black dot like specks and are usually color-zoned. An eye clean emerald with bright-green color
is highly rare and thus is exceptionally expensive.
Uniqueness (Trapiche Emerald)
A rather rare and unique variety known as Trapiche emerald is found in Colombia and Brazil. Trapiche or Star Emeralds are
unique in their display of impurities appearing in a six-pointed, star like radial fashion. In addition, ‘Chatoyancy or Cat’s eye’
effect displayed by this gemstone, positions it as one of the most rare and majestic gemstones. Like other varieties, Traphice
emeralds can also be synthesized in labs as well as treated with oil and epoxy resins.
Hessonite (Gomed)
Hessonite is a deep brown or honey colored, semi-precious gemstone from the grossular Garnet mineral family. Gomed
generally comes from India, Africa & Sri-Lanka (Ceylon). It is worn to overcome negative effects of Rahu as well as to gain power,
wealth and success in public careers, jobs and businesses.
Indian or vedic astrology prescribes hessonite stone for Kumbh rashi. Western astrology assigns gomed birthstone for Gemini.
Hessonite gemstone is also suitable for Libra and Taurus.
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Color Reddish orange or deep honey color is ideal for astrological purposes.
Planet Rahu
It is believed that when Rahu occupies a favorable position in an individual’s horoscope, a person can influence public opinions
in his favor. Wearing it is thus considered to be immensely beneficial for people working in public relations, diplomatic positions,
commissioning trades and event management.
Gomed ratna is particularly beneficial for people who are prone to fear, anxiety or stress in day to day lives. It helps in dispelling
confusion, timidity and fear from the minds, thereby improving mental concentration and focus of the wearer.
One of the positive effects of wearing gomed is the steady relief from disorders like Indigestion, Asthma and Anxiety etc.
However, it is important that the person knows how to identify and wear original, jyotish quality Gomed to ensure astrological
benefits.
Hessonite Quality
Gomed is an important astrological gemstone because of its ability to ease off negative influences of Rahu-Mahadasha in the
native’s birth-chart. It is thus important to ensure that the chosen gemstone is worth wearing. To ensure value for money, look
for the following aspects before you buy gomed stone online.
Origin
Hessonite mines are found in India, Sri Lanka, Africa, Austria and Thailand. However, Ceylon or Saloni gomed is the most popular
origin because of its relatively superior quality and excellent color saturation. Indian Hessonite or Black Gomed has low luster
and high visible, black, spot-like inclusions, making it a less desirable variety both astrologically and aesthetically.
Color
Color of gomed covers a broad range from honey-yellow to deep reddish brown. However, gomed stone color resembling the
color of Cow’s urine is most desirable.
Clarity
Visible inclusions in hessonite occur as toffee-like streaks or black spots. Invisible inclusions like oily dots or liquid inclusions if
present, can be seen using a microscope. Not only volume but location of inclusions can also degrade the quality of the
gemstone significantly. A premium quality hessonite garnet will be rich in color, transparent and nearly inclusion free.
Pearl
Pearl is an organic, white to bluish grey colored, precious gemstone produced inside the body of a living organism called
‘Mollusc’. This gemstone holds a strong astrological significance in the Vedic astrology and is worn to pacify planet Moon in the
wearer’s birth chart. Western astrology suggests Pearl birthstone for those born in the month of June.
Vedic astrology prescribes Moti ratna for Karka (Cancer) rashi. Western astrology recommends Pearl birthstone for Cancer sign.
Ascendants of Leo, Aries, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Pisces can also wear Pearl gemstone to gain good results.
Pearl gem is considered mild by nature, hence, doesn’t bring any negative influence for the wearer. It can be comfortably worn
by people of almost every zodiac sign after a primary Gem Consultation.
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How to Wear a Pearl?
Weight
Metal
Color
Finger
Day & Time
Planet
Pearl Benefits?
Pearl gem holds a strong, centuries-old reputation for its high aesthetics, unique metaphysical properties and healing abilities.
This gemstone is notably featured in the ancient texts of India, Rome, China and Egypt. From Cleopatra to Angelina Jolie, Pearl is
always worn as a symbol of class and elegance throughout the centuries. Regarded as ‘The Queen of Gems’ – Pearl is addressed
by different names in different countries and cultures such as ‘Tarak Ratna’ or ‘Chandra ratna’ in Hindi, ‘Mukta’ in Sanskrit and
‘Margarita stone’ in Latin etc.
Pearl Quality
The quality of a natural Pearl depends largely on its origin, body color, surface texture, lustre and shape (also called orientation).
Origin
The best quality Pearls are sourced from the coast of South India, Sri Lanka, Japan, Persian Gulf, Myanmar, Mexico and
Venezuela. Pearls found in the Basra city of Persian Gulf (traded as Basra Pearl) are considered most valuable because of their
immense rare and strong historical significance. South Sea pearls from India, ‘Kahil Moti’ from Sri Lanka, Mikimoto Pearls and
Akoya Pearls of Japan are relatively less precious but quite popular in the gems and jewellery industry.
Pearl Color
Pearl body color and overtones depend on the type of Mollusc that produces them. The rarer and purer is the Pearl colour, the
more valuable is the gemstone. Generally, a pure white Natural Pearl with slight rosy overtone is considered the most valuable
variety. Cream colored pearl serves as the second most preferred choice. Due to the distinct color, the deep golden and black
pearl stone are considered rarer and valued accordingly.
Lustre
Pearl is composed of layers of a hardened organic substance called Nacre that produces a surface glow when light passes
through its layers. The high-quality Pearl with thick nacre layer often displays a luminous lustre and are considered quite
desirable. In contrast, the average-quality pearl with poor nacre appears too white, dull and chalky in appearance.
Surface Perfection
According to the Pearl experts, the tiny marks and the subtle blemish on Pearl’s surface proof its genuine origin. Theses
blemishes result from the drifts and jerks occurred inside the Mollusc’s body during the Pearl formation. The presence of fewer
surface flaws and imperfection denotes a superior quality and a more valuable pearl.
Shape
Pearls are natural organic gemstones, so can occur in any possible shape which makes this gemstone both interesting and one-
of-a kind. Generally, the round and near-round Pearl are rare and considered most valuable. Pearl in symmetrical shape is
preferred over the ones in baroque shapes.
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Ruby
Ruby or Manik is a natural, deep pink or blood red colored, precious gemstone of the Corundum family. Vedic astrology
recommends rubies to be worn for success and growth in businesses, jobs, social status, authority and self-confidence.
Metal Gold is highly recommended. Alternatively, panchdhatu, silver or white gold can also be used.
Color Pigeon blood red ruby or deep pink color ruby is most effective, otherwise original, untreated, rubies with lighter
hues can also be worn.
Finger Ring finger of the working hand.
Day & Time Sunday, morning time is best.
Planet Sun
Ruby Quality
Ruby stone (meaning Manikya in Hindi) is a rare and highly popular gemstone. A high quality ruby comes from a reputed origin,
displays balance in color saturation & consistency with minimal contamination. International gemstone market uses globally
accepted standards to assess the quality of rubies which can help customers understand how much are rubies worth.
Origin
Burmese ruby or Old Burma ruby is the most popular ruby origin because of its brilliant color saturation and consistency.
However, discovery of new ruby mines in Africa and Asia, has expanded the choice range for customers by giving away new
varieties like Mozambique ruby, Thailand ruby and Afghanistan ruby.
Color
Of all the quality factors, color of ruby has the most profound impact on the overall value of rubies. Dark red but well balanced,
color-consistent ruby gemstones are more desirable. Pigeon blood color is the most sought-after ruby stone color but is
immensely rare and may cost millions for a fine quality piece.
Clarity
Clarity of ruby is judged by the number, size, location and angle of natural imperfections or inclusions found in
the Manik gemstone. Majority of rubies are lightly or heavily included with visible inclusions. A ruby with see-through clarity or
inclusions not visible to the naked eye is extremely rare and undoubtedly expensive.
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Yellow Sapphire
Yellow Sapphire is a highly precious, yellow colored gemstone of the Corundum mineral family. It is one of the most recognized
gemstones in vedic astrology worn for professional success, marital bliss, improved will power and healthy progeny.
Metal Gold and silver both work fine. In exceptional cases, panchdhatu, platinum or white gold can also be used.
Color For best astrological results, bright lemon or yellow color is recommended.
Planet Jupiter
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January Garnet
February Amethyst
March Aquamarine
May Emerald
July Ruby
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