Choosing and Wearing Gemstones

Once a proper stone is obtained it may be set in either a ring or pendant for wearing on the body. The gem must be set in such a way that the stone comes into contact with the skin. Gems should be set by themselves, as certain gems are incompatible and may cause undesired effects if set together in the same piece of jewelry. There are exceptions in the case of specific talismans where certain gems are set together for a positive combined effect.

It's also important to wear gemstone rings on the proper fingers. The forefinger (next to thumb) is the Jupiter finger and yellow sapphire is best worn here. The middle finger is the Saturn finger, so blue sapphire should be worn here. The "ring finger" (next to smallest finger) is for the Sun, Moon, and Mars so ruby, pearl, and red coral rings are best worn here. The smallest finger is the Mercury finger so this is the optimum place for rings of emerald or green jade. In palmistry the thumb is connected to the "mound of Venus". However, as we don't generally wear rings on the thumb, diamonds or white sapphire rings should go on a friendly planet's finger, either middle finger (Saturn), or the small finger (Mercury). Hessonite ( gomed) and cat's-eye are also worn on either the small or middle fingers. Pendants are best worn at either the throat chakra or the heart chakra for maximum effect.

The size of gems is also an important factor. Most of the precious primary gems are "facet-cut" and transparent. These include ruby, emerald, diamond, sapphires and hessonite. They should be over one carat and are better two carats or more in weight. Rubies and diamonds are so potent that at least one carat can be sufficient. (There are five carats to a gram of weight). Pearls are chosen of a size and weight depending on body weight. Generally I have found that 5 carats is very potent. Red coral generally needs to be minimum 6 to 8 carats, and cat's-eye minimum 3 carats.

Although some gems can seem an expensive proposition, the exercise is usually a one-time purchase and the gem can be worn for an entire lifetime. What other commodity can continue to be useful, effective and increase pleasure and well being throughout the entire span of life?
 

Science of Planetary Gemology

The Science of Planetary Gemology is one that has been used in accordance with astrology for thousands of years. It is the science of understanding how gemstones transmit and reflect planetary rays, and how they will increase planetary influences in a person’s life.

Different gemstones are said to receive their potencies from the cosmic energies of various planets. Vedic astrology and the Ayurvedic system of medicine tell us that certain planets can have effects on bodily organs and parts of the body. The planets are also said to have effects on our minds and subtle parts of our consciousness. In addition, their specific positions in the horoscope indicate (to a duly qualified practitioner of this great science) the path of destiny.

There is a school of thought wherein some astrologers posit that wearing a gem for a planet which causes suffering due to unfortunate positioning at the time of a person’s birth will ‘propitiate’ that planet or cause it to give less trouble. Extensive experience in this field, however, has proven this idea to be a misconception. Gems never ‘decrease’ a planet’s energy or its cosmic rays. Therefore the recommendation of any gem must be given a great deal of concentrated thought by the astrologer in order to determine whether a gemstone will truly have a positive effect on someone. Mistakes can be costly if malefic cosmic rays are unintentionally increased. Therefore it is only sensible that a conscientious astrologer who recommends gems to his or her clients will carefully study the science of planetary gemology in order to correctly prescribe gems.

This is not a science that can be used only by Vedic astrologers. Western astrologers can also learn planetary gemology in order to give viable remedial measures to their clients for mitigating or lessening malefic influences and increasing benefic influences. This is achieved by strengthening planets that can counteract certain rays that are causing problems, or by strengthening planets that rule positive areas of life but are simply weakened due to their placement in the horoscope.

The "sidereal" zodiac must be used by an astrologer, east or west, for diagnosing a horoscope to prescribe gems. This system is based on the fixed positions of stars and constellations, not the relativity to earth and sun as is the "tropical" zodiac. Gemstone therapy may not be applied to the tropical positions or great mistakes will be made in recommendations. Gem therapy is a powerful tool and remedial measure. In some instances wearing the wrong gem can cause serious physical and/or mental problems. Indeed, gemstone recommendations should only be accepted from a duly qualified Vedic astrologer, planetary gemologist, or ayurvedic practitioner well versed in this science.
 

Benefits of Gem Therapy

The proper stone can bestow fantastic benefits. There should also be a strong meditation by the wearer of the results desired before beginning its use. Even in children, where the parents are the ones devoting all the mental energy, we have seen dramatic improvements. The use of pearls with young children has been shown to be effective in helping to calm hyperactivity. It seems to make them think with more clarity.

The practice of indiscriminate placing of gems on the body, especially this new age practice of gem crystals all over the body, is dangerous. Herbs or medicines would not be indiscriminately taken without consultation with a doctor or health practitioner, and the use of gems and crystals should be taken as seriously. Improper use of gemstones can short-circuit magnetic fields of the subtle body and can result in severe physical debility in some cases.

The medical and astrological uses validate each other. Different planets have influence on different parts of our bodies. A weak planet in the chart often manifests physically as a weakness in the part of the body affected by that planet’s cosmic energy. Gems have great power to harmonize planetary influences.
 

Power of Gems

Gems’ earliest use was for healing and spiritual ritual. Their value as concentrated wealth came into play at a much later time. Although gems were rare and exhibited great beauty, the reason they were so precious was the power they imparted to their wearers. They are storehouses of power that may be transmitted through contact with one’s body. Kings and queens would have gemstones set in their crowns to obtain their potencies. They connected the monarchs with forces enabling them to rule guided by cosmic energies. Priests of different religions used gems in rings for similar reasons. Gems exhibit their power in a beneficial or detrimental way depending on how they are used.

Ancient cultures used gems and sound vibration to direct the subtle forces of nature. The occult power of gems is said to have caused natural calamities by improper usage, such as the destruction of Atlantis. They are said to have been the catalyst for moving the great, huge blocks of stone used to build the pyramids of Egypt.

The inherent powers of gemstones are recognized by modern science in the technological uses of crystals in watches, lasers, and computers, but the more subtle potencies, such as their ability to promote physical healing in the body, and their power to help balance human emotions, elude discovery by modern science.
 

Gemstones and the Vedas

Since ancient times India has been a source of gems and the knowledge of their uses. They were valued for healing, and for spiritual reasons. Their use as an ornament was of secondary importance. Gems were known to increase the flow of different energies. Individuals would use them both for their own personal uses, and in places where many could benefit from their energies, as in temples dedicated to God.

Gems are the life force of the mineral kingdom. In the Vedic texts on astrology, there is information on how the different gems are actually storehouses of the different energies radiated to earth by the other planets in our solar system. They are the means of connection between the earth and the other stars and planets. They are connectors between the physical energies and the subtle ones. Therefore their usage harnesses specific energies to help in many ways to enhance the overall quality of life.
 

What is a Jyotish or Ayurvedic Quality Gemstone?

Jyotish is the sanskrit name for vedic astrology, meaning "science of light". Ayurveda is the Indian system of medicine meaning "science of life". For gems to be capable of transmitting cosmic planetary rays that may enhance physical, emotional, or spiritual health or attract positive influences toward a person, they must first of all be natural. This means they are created by tectonic pressure within the earth over time periods up to millions of years. Synthetic gems are created in a laboratory within a matter of days to weeks and do not have the capability to absorb, reflect or transmit cosmic radiation. They are not effective for any type of healing whatsoever.

Gems also transmit cosmic colors that are in turn absorbed by the chakra centers in the ethereal body and therefore they must be of good quality in clarity. Otherwise there may be some disturbance in the transmission of these rays that would alter the effect and sometimes even create an undesirable effect. Therefore we choose gems that are from "eye-clean", meaning a minimum of inclusions within the stone, to flawless, meaning no imperfections are visible to the eye at all.

An expert planetary gemologist knows what types of inclusions are permissible in a jyotish gemstone and which alter the cosmic radiation emanating from the gemstone. The more flawless a gem, and the greater saturation of color throughout, the greater its value. This amounts to the rarity and world supply of any given gemstone.

Gems must not be heat-treated to enhance color or clarity, nor irradiated or treated in any way to improve their appearance. It is a fact that 98% of all sapphires and rubies are heat-treated, as well as certain other stones, and many other stones are treated in some way, such as irradiation, to improve their appearance. In some cases heat-treated gems, such as rubies or blue sapphires, may still be very expensive as in the jewelry trade it is accepted and does not reduce the value. For jyotish or ayurvedic usage this nullifies their inherent potencies and effectively "kills" the gemstone.
 

Navratna

NAV-RATNA - Combination of RUBY (Sun), PEARL (Moon), RED CORAL (Mars), EMERALD (Mercury), YELLOW SAPPHIRE (Jupiter), DIAMOND (Venus), BLUE SAPPHIRE (Saturn), HESSONITE (Rahu), & CAT'S EYE (Ketu). Navratna is the exclusive arrangement of gems. Which is featured in various astrological books. It is found to be very effective for everybody. the best part of Navratna is that it can be worn be anybody and any age group. Even if one has no horoscope. One can wear it without any horoscope consultation. it is found to be equally suitable for all. Whether its business person, executive, working ladies, house wives, school going children, retired person, old people and all.. In Nava-Ratna, Gems are crystalline minerals or petrified material that can be used as a distinct and advantageous remedial measure in astrology. Gems are considered to be the best for  to strengthen the positive influences of planets. They intensify the rays of the planets they represent. Each gem stone is specific to ascertain planet and takes positive traits of that planet. People since ancient times have sensed powerful energies emanating from gemstone crystals and their ability to bring good fortune and ward off evil

Benefits of Nava-Ratna

Beneficial in diseases especially those caused by poison.

Wearer will be freed from diseases and get happiness

Wearer will never suffer any form of ill fortune.

Removes obstacles and dangers.
 

Relationship between Gems & Human Body

The five fundamental elements of the cosmos are also the same in our human body. If balanced in proportion they keep the body healthy through the sun-rays. The same elements are found in the gems which are as follows :-

There is the fire element in Ruby and Coral; the water element in Pearl and Diamond; the earth element in Emerald; the sky element in Yellow Sapphire and the air element in Blue Sapphire.

These mysterious and colored gems have great influencing and charming effect on human life. On the basis of purity and hardness, they have been performing great deeds by lessening the malefic effects of planets over the human life and they bring harmony in the good and bad effects of planets.

Each and every gem is extremely radioactive and has the capacity to attract the special cosmic rays towards it. Planetary tremors influence our sensitive sinews or veins. Our classics (mythology) tell us that the position of planets in the solar and lunar systems at the time of child's birth influence every child throughout life. Sometimes the weak influence of planets and stars create imbalance in life. The wearing of gems after proper astrological consideration of one's horoscope, can save mental imbalance, physical suffering and financial obstacles. In this way gems serve as our armor and body guard.

IN human body the Sun represents the soul, the moon mind, the Mars perseverance, the Mercury voice, the Jupiter Wisdom (learning), the Venus Love, the Saturn sobriety , thoughtfulness. These planets influence human life and body continuously. In addition to these planets there are two shadow planets (Rahu and Ketu) whose effect is also seen in life.

In Tantra Sara, a famous tantrik scripture, the human body is stated to be an island of nine gems. These nine gems correspond with the nine metal constituents (dhatus) of which the human body in constituted. The gems related with the nine ingredients (dhatus) are : - Flesh - Yellow Sapphire, Hair - Blue Sapphire, Skin - Cat's Eye, Blood - Coral, Bone - Pearl, Marrow - Emerald, Fat - Hessonite (Gomed), Semen - Diamond, Vitality (Life Force) - Ruby.

Gems work with both kinds of energy - physico chemical i.e. electrochemical ; and pranic, i.e., the vital life force - weather they are used as Jewellery or taken orally as pastes or oxides as Bhasmas of the gems.

Wearing of these gems influences the dhatus and the psycho physical well-being in human life. The Puranas present beautiful stories about the origin of gems that convey the utility of the gems. The Karma Purana states that gems were created from the seven different kinds of rays of light emanating from the seven major planets of our solar system. These rays were transmitted in the seven colors of the rainbow : Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red. These seven rays of light are responsible for all the cosmic existences in the cosmos, including the human body. Colors are the frequencies of light in different bands, and therefore they emit energy in different forms, which directly influences human body and consciousness. There are hot and cold colors and colors that are neutral ( neither hot nor cold). Hot colors increase heat, which results in arrogance and anger, cold colors bring calmness in life system. The neutral colors produce pleasant feelings and joy.

The chemical nature of gems brings them in close contact with man. They are crystals of clear and purified chemicals that are also found in the human body. Their contact with the electromagnetic field of the body becomes easy when they are embedded in pure electrolytes like copper, silver, and gold, used in rings worn between two joints of our fingers. Joints are naturally the most sensitive parts of our body, where the network of nerve fibers and the lymphatic fluid is the most concentrated. The nerve fibers and the lymphatic fluid together serve as the assimilators of energy emitted by the gems. With their slight and constant contact with the skin, they bring changes in the body chemistry by their interaction with the body's energy field, which is permeated by a complex electromagnetic field.

Ancient Scriptures from across the world have appraised gems as powerful agents of energy that influence human fate and destiny, induce good energy, and expel the negative energy that causes sickness, suffering and psychosis. Gems brings peace, prosperity and happiness. Favorable gems bring about name, fame and power and make life comfortable and prosperous.

Gems, as storehouses of divine energy, are used for carving objects of worship, idols, rosaries, talismans (Yantras), amulets, pendulums and so forth. They were also used for mandalas and pots used for offering the holy water or keeping the offerings for concentration. Lingams and Yantras in Pyramid shape are made of Sphatik (quartz). We believe that Yantras carved on stone or Rudraksha give siddhi (power to achieve the desired goal) quicker that a rosary made of other beads.
 

Multiple Power of Gems

Gems are being used by people from time immemorial. They are mostly used to gain wealth, longevity of life, power and popularity and to avert diseases and disasters. Kings , Queens and ambitious people in India and abroad were advised by their astrologers to use the best gems in order to protect themselves from all calamities and to achieve all round success.

1. Ruby (For Sun) - It gives name, fame, vigor, virtue, warmth and the capacity to command. It can raise the individual above the status in which he was born. Historically it has been symbolic of love and passion.

2. Pearl (For Moon) - Pearl strengthens mental faculties, calms, emotions and increase peace of mind. It is a command custom with brides to wear pearl nose-ring and necklace for the wedding ceremony. This is believed to ensure a happy conjugal life and protection from widowhood. It also provides vitality and wisdom.

3. Red Coral (For Mars) - One who wears Red Coral becomes courageous. It also helps in curing blood disease.

4. Emerald (For Mercury) - It improves memory, communication, intuition, sharpens the intellect and the ability to learn. It's wearer gets sufficient wealth.

5. Yellow Sapphire - It is most widely used to enhance one's financial status. The wearer gets plenty of wealth, good health, name, honor and fame. It is also said that if there are
obstruction in finding a suitable match for a girl, she gets married early by wearing Yellow Sapphire.

6. Diamond - One who wears a Diamond has a luxurious life, which enhances his name, fame and artistic quality. It also improves sexual power.

7. Blue Sapphire (For Saturn) - It counteracts envy from others and keeps away evil. It eliminates long term misfortune. Sometimes, this stone reacts adversely also so it should be tested for a week before the final use. It is said that this stone has the magical power to raise its wearer to a higher status on all sides. It can give health, wealth, longevity of life and happiness. It also restores lost wealth and property.

8. Gomedhak or Hessonite (For Rahu) - Rahu is said to be responsible for all sorts of delays in the fulfillment of ambitions. So the one who wears Gomedhak can hope for a speedy success in lesser time than expected. It improves relations with people and protects from sudden misfortunes. It is said to be best gem to avert stomach ailments, disaster, insanity and evil spirits.

9. Cat's Eye (For Ketu) - This gem protects its wearer from hidden enemies, mysterious dangers and diseases. It also protects from drowning, intoxication and government punishment. It brings fortunes to gamblers (horse-race, casino etc.)

 
The use of precious and semiprecious stones has been popular in Eastern and Western countries and in the Middle East. Plato believed in the correspondence of gems with the planets of our solar system. Throughout the world gems have been used not only as ornaments but as agents of energy and storehouses of occult power also.

Coral, Pearls, Ruby, Rock Crystal, Onyx, Amethyst, Jade and Agate have been more popular in West than the East. Amber and Rock Crystals are mentioned in the Holy Bible. In Germany amber beads in the form of a necklace are given to a children to help them in teething ; many people use amber to save themselves from rheumatism. The Turks used Amber for the mouthpiece of their smoking pipes to prevent infection. In India, sadhus wear amber beads of necklaces to save them from disorders of stomach, intestines, and liver.

In Rome, the use of Coral is older than the use of pearl. Romans used coral not only as Jewellery (rings, necklaces, etc) but also as amulets and charms against fire, lightening, whirlwind, sorcery, charms, poison and shipwreck. Coral was also used to help children in teething.

Amethyst was the favorite stone of the Greeks. They used it for good dreams, valor, chastity and safety from thieves.

There are 84 kinds of gems. Out of these there are only 9 major gems and the remaining called semi-precious gems. Many of them are used in making idols, crockery, and decorative items. Some of them are not available now. The semiprecious gems which are now in fashion have more Luster, value and influence than the real ones. These are described in the following lines -

1. Amber - In Hindi it is called as "Kaharua". It is not a gem stone but a fossil resin. It is mostly found in red and yellow colors. Out of all gems it is the most ancient, light and soft. It is found in the coasts of England, China, Thailand, the seas of Baltic and Sicily in the shape of gum or oily substance. Being worn around the neck it pacifies the mind. It is believed that by wearing amber one can be saved from being imbalanced. This may be true because amber possesses a magnetic property : Its magnetic quality works on the electromagnetic field of the body and enables the wearer to achieve more self-control and better physical health. The wearer is not affected by evil spirits or black magic. He does not fall prey to any disease of throat. Its crystals are beneficial in infectious diseases. One or two beads of Amber must be worn around the neck of the children.

2. Agate - It is an opaque gem. It is beautiful after being chiseled. It is found in many colors . There are found pictures of trees, cloud, grass and also plants. It contains divine power. It is a fortunate gem for the farmers and other manual workers. For removing the bad planetary effect the man should wear the Agate mal of the color which belongs to the planet . The mala of the particular planet should be used to count the beads chanting mantras concerning the planet.

3. Amethyst - In Hindi it is called - Jamunia or Kataila. Its color is purple. Its importance depends upon its thickness in color. With the increasing of its thickness its value and effects also increases. Due to excess of iron in it, its wearer gain spiritual power. It suppresses ill-passions. Its wearer can never lose moral status. It also makes a man abstain from wine. The wearer begins to hate evil deeds by which he gets mental peace and consolation. Therefore it is more in demand now-a-days than in the past. In the western countries ladies wear it to make their husband love them permanently. It is also worn to pacify the arrogance of Saturn. People generally wear it instead of Blue Sapphire.

4. Aquamarine - In Hindi it is called "Beruj". It belongs to the family of Emerald having the sky color. It is also transparent. It has all the qualities that an emerald has. People wear it instead of emerald. It is more useful for those who go on a voyage. It can be safely used by all. It is especially calming if used as a necklace, armlet, amulet or pendant. In females it increases feminine virtues.

5. Carnelian - It is found in many colors - Red, brown and orange. If a person feels feverish in the evening, its mala is beneficial for him because it absorbs excessive body heat and heals the patient. Its garland gives forbearance, perseverance, self - confidence. It also removes the evil effects of the wearer.

6. Citrine - It is transparent and has less price. Its color is yellow. It is worn instead of Yellow Sapphire. According to great scholars, it increases one's fortune. According to the Egyptians and Romans it should be used when a man is suffering from weak sight or any other kind of eye disease. Its wearer gets more and more financial and physical power, long life, honor, friendship, success, beauty and wisdom. Its also gives pleasure and blessings from the elders. It is a symbol of friendship. If it is worn, the man can not have night-mare and can enjoy a sound sleep.

7. Garnet - Now-a-days it is much popular and in fashion. Its look is crimson, smooth and beautiful. it belongs to the sun so it is worn in place of Ruby. By wearing its ring, pendant or necklace the man's fortune advances, health becomes strong, the wearer gets honor and success in journey. Its wearer avoids immoral and illegal activities. It is also very beneficial for rheumatism. It stops bleeding and cures diseases caused by formation of stones in the body, promotes vigor and vitality and acts as a sexual stimulant.

8. Goldstone - In Urdu it is called Sang-E-Sitara and Lajavart in Tamil and in Bengali it is called Taramandle. Its color red-brown with shining spots that shine like gold. It is very delicate. Many beautiful things like mala, figure, Shivalinga etc. are made after cutting and chiseling the gold stone.

9. Green Jade - In Urdu it is called Margaj. It is a substitute gem of Emerald. Jade is mainly found in green color. If children parents, span of life increases. According to the Chinese scholars it increases wit and cooling effect in eyes. This enables the person to play with the words. Greeks and Romans say that its wearer can never suffer from mental and optical diseases. It is believed by all that this gem saves the wearer from diseases pertaining to heart, abdomen and kidney.

10. Lodestone - It is a natural magnet stone, known as Chumbak in Hindi. It is opaque, crimson colored, black and white Luster. Due to its magnetic power it is very useful in the blood related diseases like paralysis, Rheumatism, Arthritis etc. Man can also use it to avoid the evil effect of Saturn.

11. Lapis Lazuli - Its color is blue black with golden spot like that of pea-cock's throat. It can be worn in place of blue sapphire to save oneself from the effect of Saturn, Rahu and Ketu or any hindrance in any job or disturbance at home. However man after 50 years of age must wear it. It saves the man from diseases like the urinary problems, T.B, Jaundice, diabetes and tiresomeness etc. It should be worn in silver ring or pendant always.

12. Melakite - This is also known as Kidney's stone. Its color is Grayish Green and has effective impressions somewhat like kidney. This gem consist characteristics of good quality copper. To prevent from Rheumatism, Abdominal diseases, Kidney Diseases this gem is beneficial if worn in a ring or in the neck. In order to cure the stone disease its paste should be applied on the Kidney. After keeping it in a rose water, and this water should be drunk to have quick relief. If there is stone in the Kidney and doctors have advised for the operation then once before the operation it should be worn in ring and tied around the waist, then be sure that there will be no need of operation. The stone will itself pass through urine. This fact is well tested.

13. Moon Stone - In Sanskrit it is called Godanti. It is opaque having the color of milk. Its name itself denotes that it has some relation with the moon, and the moon relates with the mind. It is useful to wear when the mind is inconstant. Therefore ladies and young children should wear it to strengthen their mind. It increases the eye sight of the wearer and it also gives marital happiness to the wearer. It makes one's mind and thought pure. The priests and Brahmins can be mostly profited by wearing it.

14. Opal - Among all the gems it is the most beautiful and mysterious. It is as smooth as honey and the Luster of various colors is seen in it. It is as much valuable as it has the colored Luster. It increases the devotion of God. Therefore it is most beneficial to yogis, saints and priests. It imparts renunciation to the house holders. It can also be worn instead of diamond.
Note - According to Shastras, it is not allowed for the house holders to wear it.

15. Peridot - In ancient times it was very popular but now a days it is found with great difficulty. It is smooth and shining. Its color is like the honey. It is mostly found in Myanmar, Norway, Canada, Brazil, Argentine, Virginia (USA) and New Mexico. It fulfils the wishes of the family, wish for a son, money, and health. If it is worn it is a advantageous to remove evil-effect, black magic, evil spirits, epilepsy, fear to be bitten by a snake.

16. Serpentine - In Hindi it is called Zehar Mohra. It is light green in color. In ancient times it was used to prepare utensils. Food was prepared and eaten in those utensils. The poisonous food inside these pots used to change the color of vessels to yellow. Greeks still use this in the Ayurvedic Medicine. It wearer can never fall prey to diseases pertaining to abdomen. The articles made up of this gem are still available in Market.

17. Tourmaline - It consists of many substances. It represents simultaneously three planets - Mercury, Venus and the Sun. It contains all the qualities of their gems-Emerald, Diamond and Ruby. It can be worn without any fear, it never harms the wearer. It imparts such a blood current in the veins of the wearer that controls the mind and improves his mental ability. It also imparts the ability of discretion. The children who are week in study or dullards must wear it. Green or Yellow Tourmaline is beneficial for increasing knowledge, progress in trade, white tourmaline is useful for those who are actors, writers and wish name and fame.

18. Turquoise - Its color is sky bluish or greenish blue. It contains phosphorous, aluminum, copper and some water, it shines after being polished. It is so delicate that it is easily spoiled with a little fire or water. Astrologically, it is related to Ketu. So it is beneficial in case a man is affected by Ketu. Its wearer can never be poisoned to death. This gem is a must to those who go on adventurous journey or any kind of journey. like a true friend it saves the wearer from all kinds of problems and gives pleasure to the wearer. In Russia , it is presented as a marriage ring. Its color changes, according to the changes in season. Since medieval times, it is believed that it destroy hatred and increase love. When a disease is about to attack the wearer, its color variation warns us.

Onyx - It is found in many colors. It is smooth stone. It is a substitute of Emerald. It is beneficial in neck cramps as well as backache. It also helps in living a smooth and married life. Purity resides in thoughts. It is especially meant for priests and Brahmins.

Thus these are some main semi precious gems which are in fashion nowadays but there are some other gem which are vague in their use. If you have any ancient stone piece, wood or any clay product or ornament and you think it is worthy, you should show it to any astrologer or a mineralogist perhaps it may prove the most valuable