Salman Khan and the Power of Blue – The Indispensable Turquoise Charm Bracelet
Salman Khan and his Famed Turquoise Bracelet in Ek Tha Tiger
He’s the lone ranger of Bollywood – the star whose life has been most unpredictable and speculated about. But he’s also the guy who rides smoothly with easy charm, ‘bad boy’ magnetism and unbeatable machismo, into the hearts of millions. And what with numerous commercially successful films in his wake, Salman Khan is truly a superstar!
What really catches attention about Salman Khan though is his Turquoise bracelet that has been his lucky charm for nearly the last two decades. It’s a large sky blue turquoise that sits in a platinum chain around his wrist. As the story goes, his father the eminent scriptwriter, Salim Khan gifted him the bracelet long ago and he’s always worn it ever since.
He will soon be seen in the new movie under the Yashraj Films (YRF) banner – ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ with Katrina Kaif, slated for release on the day of Eid 2012. He can be seen sporting the turquoise bracelet in the film too.
Turquoise or Pheroza/ feroza gemstone is found widely in Tibet, Iran, Mexico and China. The color ranges from green to various shades of blue. Turquoise is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum. It is usually fashioned as a cabochon, for it is an opaque gem.
Turquoise is a gem that enhances the physical health and protects the wearer from evil. This gem is believed to change color, warning the wearer of impending danger. Metaphysical properties of Turquoise are many and among them what really stands out is that it helps one drop the negative energy and burdens of the past that obstruct personal progress. It helps an individual tap into one’s own intuition and set forward in pursuit of one’s destiny.
Turquoise is a gem that was propably the earliest ones to be discovered. The Egyptians used the gem widely as well as the Aztecs, Pueblo Indians (who called it the ‘sky stone’) and also the people of Tibet. It was believed that the stone could invariably protect the wearer from accidents in journeys and battles, especially from falling off the horse.
Turquoise as a healing gem has tremendous potential. In Vedic astrology, turquoise has the combined powers of Mercury as well as Ketu. The mystical element of Ketu brings in the sharpening of intuition and strengthening of the spiritual quotient of the individual. Turquoise helps an individual shun the trivial and move towards the essence of life. It is known as a ‘life stone’ in the oriental tradition and was kept on person life long, for connectedness with divinity and a firm rooting in reality.
Salman Khan’s affinity for his bracelet has spawned a whole segment among his fans, who have got something in the likeness of his charm bracelet. The negative aspect of this trend is that plastic fashioned as turquoise, referred to as Taiwanese Turquoise, is being peddled widely and falsely as a genuine stone. The authentic turquoise has a smooth waxy top and a cabochon will always have a rough resinous bottom.
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Gemstone Energy and Star Power – Looking at Emraan Hashmi’s Gems
Emraan Hashmi and his Planetary Gemstone rings
Mere mortals turn to the stars for a touch of magic. The stars as they would, sprinkle a bit of their magical stardust and lo behold! A fantastic stellar script unfolds and the mere mortal begins to essay the life of a real star.
Over a period of time, whether they concede or not, film stars have gained mileage from planetary gem therapy in their lives. From Amitabh Bachchan’s blue sapphire, to Kareena Kapoor’s Yellow sapphire, Bollywood loves its bling – covertly and overtly!
Here’s a looking at the quintessential loveable rogue – Emraan Hashmi, who’s proven to be a fairly bankable fellow. Look closely and you will see Emraan sporting a Yellow sapphire, a red coral, and of late a ruby and an opal as well – all in his right hand. The yellow sapphire and red coral indicate solid run of Jupiter and Mars for him, and he seems to be doing the best by harnessing the power of the planets.
When you know what the gems can do for you – it just puts all the other concerns on the backburner. Well of course, he’s given hits including Murder 2 in the recent past, now jannat 2 and looks very promising in the upcoming movie Shanghai where Abhay Deol is his co-star. There’s been no looking back for this steady performer ever since he began his stint with Mahesh Bhatt’s film Murder.
Gemstones hold tremendously transformative energies. Whether it is maximizing gains in a good period, or cutting your losses in a bad one, or simply buying them as for good investment, gemstones always present a win-win situation, provided one works upon a proper gem recommendation.
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Brilliant Blue Sapphire – The Protagonist in Dushyant – Shakuntala Legend
Natural Blue Sapphire of 4.49 carats Gemstoneuniverse
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Gemstone
Natural Blue Sapphire
Weight
4.49 carats
Treatment
None. Fully Natural,
Origin
Ratnapura/Sri Lanka
Planetary Energy
Saturn
Patron Location
New Delhi, India
All inclusive Price
$ 6225.47 / INR 336175
Comments
“Blue color is everlastingly appointed by the deity to be a source of delight.”
— John Ruskin
Some where deep down in our hearts we have a speculation that Ruskin’s words were inspired by the Sapphire – royal, majestic and so powerful!
Featured today is a natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire of carats, set in 22 karat gold as a Saturn Talisman ring. This Oval shaped Blue sapphire from Sri Lanka with a fantastic jyotish weight of 4.49 carats is fully natural and treatment free. The gem with excellent clarity possesses the coveted Silky cornflower blue color – a rich, delightful color that inspires much more than just poetry.
Natural Blue sapphire of neelam gemstone is the gemstone of planet Saturn/ Shanidev and is used to harness his saatvik, transformative energies.
And when there is a blue sapphire in question, there are hundreds of myths and legends surrounding the gem! It would be worthwhile to point that the great story of Dushyanta and Shakuntala has a Blue Sapphire playing the pivotal role in it.
After King Dushyanta has secretly married Shakuntala he started on his way back to his kingdom but before leaving he gave her a blue sapphire ring and promised that he would come back to get her.
Raja Ravi Verma's Painting - Shakuntala turning to take a glimpse of King Dushyant
Shakuntala, lovelorn waited endlessly for the king to return and on one such day as she sat reminiscing about the time spent with the King, she forgot to pay respects to Durvasa rishi, who temper was known far and wide. He cursed her that the person whose thoughts she was engrossed in would forget her.
When the sage got to know her story, his rage subsided and he said that the king would remember Shakuntala if she showed him a token/ gift of remembrance.
Shakuntala thought of the ring and set about to meet the king. However, as fate would have it, while in a boat she ran her hands through the sparkling waters and the ring slipped from her fingers to be swallowed by a fish.
Without the ring, she met a very indifferent king who failed to recognise her. Dejected she returned to the forests, where the legendary King Bharat was born to her.
Later after a couple of years had gone by a fisherman turned up at the palace with a brilliant blue sapphire ring that he had found in the stomach of a fish he had caught. King Dushyanta was immediately reminded of Shakuntala and finally went on to find his forgotten wife and son and bring them back to his kingdom.
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The Fascinating World of Corundum – Planetary Powers in Glory
Natural Blue Sapphire of 2.02 carats Gemstoneuniverse
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Gemstone
Natural Blue Sapphire
Weight
2.02 carats
Treatment
None. Fully Natural,
Origin
Srilanka / Ceylon
Planetary Energy
Saturn
Patron Location
Coimbatore, India
All inclusive Price
$ 889.50 / INR 48029
Comments
Follow the lead of the stars that gleam within this lustrous beauty and walk the road to your destiny.
Featured today is a fully natural and unheated Ceylon blue sapphire of 2.02 carats set in sterling silver as a ladies blue sapphire ring. The cushion cut gem has an appealing royal blue color and has amazing clarity and lustre.
Blue sapphire is corundum colored blue, by traces of titanium. Corundum is a word derived from the Sanskrit word kurundum or korund.
Another legend is that corundum got its name very early on from Karund which was the ancient name of Kalahandi district in Orissa. The ancient Naga rulers of this place were known as Karundhadhipati. This is one place that has been famous for gemstone deposits.
In fact, quite interestingly the deity of this place is Manikya Devi or Manikeswari, literally meaning goddess of rubies or corundum. (Rubies are corundum colored red, by the presence of traces of chromium).
Manikeswari Temple Image Wikipedia
Blue sapphire is also known as neelam in Hindi and Vedic astrology describes it as the gemstone for Lord Saturn/ Shanidev. It is a very potent gemstone, shows fast results and carries the powerful, transformative energies of Saturn.
The color of endless possibility, of fertility, of soothing calmness that is what stands out in today’s piece.
Featured today is a beautiful natural Colombian emerald of 2.18 carats set in 22-karat gold as a men’s emerald ring. This classic emerald cut, Colombian emerald with a rich grass green color is completely natural, untreated and unenhanced in any manner and has great clarity and fine lustre.
Colombian emeralds were first brought on to the world scene by Spanish conquistadors who, upon invading South America saw the natives wearing gems that surpassed beauty of the existing emeralds known. Subsequently, in the 1550s the mines of Muzo, Chivor and Coscuez were discovered. Much of the mineral wealth was drained away initially but the mines continue to yield, although in much less quantity.
In Vedic astrology, natural emerald or panna stone is the gemstone of Mercury also known as Budh and is used to harness the energies of this Mercurial planet, which governs speech, communication, commerce, trade and all professions that relate to information exchange.
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Truly good things come in small packages. Just like the gemstone featured today.
Take a look at this fully natural and unheated Ceylon yellow sapphire. The yellow sapphire is a dainty nugget at 2.07 carats and has been set in 22-karat gold as a ladies yellow sapphire ring in a bezel setting. It is a mixed cut oval gem with a rich butter yellow color, great clarity and electric lustre, which is quite the hallmark of Ceylon yellow sapphires.
The top view of the gem can never be enough to assess it for a gem with a small table may have a belly cut, where most of its carat weight is concentrated. In such a case the depth of the gem is larger than usual. In the case of this gem, the depth of this yellow sapphire is almost 4 mm.
Yellow sapphire or Pukhraj is the gem of planet Jupiter also known as Brihaspati or Guru in Vedic Astrology and a clean, natural, unheated yellow sapphire can be used to harness the energies of this benevolent planet in a powerful manner.
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Planetary Gemstone Therapy has its benefits for one and all. If the gem therapy implementation is done correctly, following all the recommendations to the T, one can expect to gain the best results.
Featured today is a natural, unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire of 1.55 carats. It is a golden butter yellow color gem that has been set uniquely with the seat of the gem made in 22 karat gold and the shanks of the ring in Sterling silver as a Men’s Yellow Sapphire ring.
Natural Yellow sapphire is one of the most available fancy colored sapphires. The problem though arises in finding a flawless yellow sapphire with good color. Since the yellow sapphires have a light color and good transparency, flaws are easily detectable. Light colored yellow sapphires are available fairly in large number but the ones with rich canary yellow color also know as the lemon yellow sapphires in the West, are a rarity.
It is due to this demand for the rich lemony color vis-à-vis its rarity (and therefore the handsome premium it commands) that the market for heat treated sapphires has spawned. Gems with artificially enhanced color are available at a fraction of the cost of a natural unheated gem with rich color. Such gemstones have no use for purpose of Planetary Gem therapy.
Natural yellow Sapphire also known as Pukhraj/ Pushyaraag in Hindi is the gemstone of Planet Jupiter/ Brihaspati / Guru in Vedic Astrology and is used to harness its energies.
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Impact of Kal Sarpa Yoga as per the ascendants and the suitability of Hessonite and Cat’s Eye.
Hessonite ring with the sacred symbols of Rahu- Courtesy Gemstoneuniverse
What is Kal Sarpa Yoga?
Kal Sarp Yoga is often compared to an eclipse. Just like eclipses, Kal Sarp Yoga affects the individuals in whose charts it is formed. The Vedic system of astrology makes up of 12 houses or sectors and 9 planets. Rahu and Ketu are also considered to be planets, apart from Sun, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Venus, Moon and Mercury. Rahu is also called the head of the snake or dragons head and Ketu is also called the tail of the snake or Dragons tail.
When all the 7 planets are wedged between Rahu and Ketu, or between the head of the snake and the tail of the snake, Kal Sarp Yoga is formed.
Before the analysis of the impact of the Kal Sarpa Yoga it is necessary to know what are the conditions under which the dreaded Kal Sarpa Yoga is formed.?
In an individual’s horoscope, when all the planets are hemmed between the axis of Rahu and Ketu, Kal Sarpa Yoga is formed. It is important to note that Rahu and Ketu are always placed 180 degrees from each other, and are always placed in the 7th house from each other. So when the Kal Sarpa Yoga is formed all the planets occupy one half of the horoscope and the other half remains empty.
Even if 1 planet is outside the axis of Rahu and Ketu, the Kal Sarpa Yoga is not formed.
When is the maximum impact of the Kal Sarpa yoga felt?
The maximum impact of the Kal Sarpa yoga is felt when the Major periods / Maha Dasha or the Sub Period / Antar Dasha of either Rahu or Ketu are operational. During other Periods/Dashas, even though the Kal Sarpa Yoga exists, it lies dormant.
Are remedial measures required?
Remedial measures are definitely required to negate the ill effects of this yoga, as this yoga has the power to cause miseries in one’s life and can cause the afflicted individuals to lead a stressful and miserable life.
In fact, this yoga has the capacity to negate all the good Yogas that may exist in one’s horoscope.
Hessonite the Gem of Rahu and Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl The gem of Ketu have bought the fastest results as per our statistical records provided they are Jyotish quality gemstones and are indicated in the chart after a through analysis.
Cats Eye with the sacred symbols of Ketu- courtesy Gemstoneuniverse
Timing of the remedial measures:
For the remedial measures to be most effective and beneficial, the timing of the remedial measures must be accurate. Whenever the Major period/Maha Dasha or the Sub period/Antar dasha of either Rahu or Ketu is operational these remedial measures should be implemented to get maximum relief from the effects of this dreaded yoga.
Analysis of Kal Sarpa Yoga according to Lagna / Ascendant:
Aries and Scorpio: Analysis of these two ascendants is done together as the lord of both these signs is Mars and both these ascendants get similar results of the Kal Sarp Yoga.
People with these ascendants in whose charts Kal Sarp Yoga is forming, are neither satisfied in Jobs or in business. These individuals face many ups and downs in life. Due to their constant struggle there is a loss of self-confidence.
Due to the Kal Sarp yoga, even the fulfilment of day-to-day needs becomes difficult. Life is full of disappointments. Frequent unsavoury incidents also cause tensions and stress.
Taurus and Libra: Analysis of these two ascendants is done together as the lord of both these signs is Venus and both these ascendants get similar results of the Kal Sarp Yoga.
People with these ascendants in whose charts Kal Sarp Yoga is forming, are always worried about their employment / business. They constantly fear losing their job or incurring losses in business. Due to lack of self-confidence these individuals are unable to fulfil their destiny.
Even when their goals are in sight, these individuals, out of fear, back out and go back to square one. These people are unable to have great achievements more due to lack of self-confidence that due to lack of opportunity.
Gemini and Virgo: Analysis of these two ascendants are done together as the lord of both these signs is Mercury and both these ascendants get similar results of the Kal Sarp Yoga.
People with these ascendants in whose charts Kal Sarp Yoga is forming, are always desirous of reaching the heights of success in their jobs but rarely succeed. These individuals should not get in to business of Steel or Iron goods, either manufacturing or trading.
Even being commission agents will lead to losses. These individuals should deal in items like paper, cloth, provisions etc. Hotel and restaurant business is also good for these individuals. A peculiar trait in these individuals is that they are often disrespectful to their elders and this also leads to their downfall.
Cancer: Kal Sarp Yoga in Cancer ascendant individuals does not let these individuals succeed greatly in business or jobs. In spite of this, they can be greatly successful in areas like, Medical Doctors, Astrologers etc.
But often the physical facility of these individuals is diminished, so also domestic happiness. These individuals can also be termed as shrewd and opportunists. They go back on their words if the situation so demands. These individuals can only be wealthy if they donate a part of the wealth they earn.
Leo: Individuals with Kal Sarp yoga occurring in their charts are constantly worried about their day-to-day and domestic life. These individuals make good amount and constant profits in their business, but tend to loose it all in one stroke.
Even when it looks like they are building up wealth all gets destroyed. These individuals dislike working for anyone, but they sometimes need to compromise, and to make ends meet they do. They are always keen to maintain unity in their family.
Sagittarius and Pisces:
Analysis of these two ascendants are done together as the lord of both these signs is Jupiter and both these ascendants get similar results of the Kal Sarp Yoga.
People with these ascendants in whose charts Kal Sarp Yoga is forming, are not successful in jobs. They often take help of women from outside of their own family, even foreigners, and succeed in business ventures. But they are also victims of women from their own household, and loose the success. These individuals can be very successful in areas like politics, commission based businesses etc.
They often gain fame, but are not very wealthy due to their own doubting nature. Domestic life is often disturbed. They hide their sadness under a veil of a smile and are always keen to help others.
Capricorn and Aquarius: Analysis of these two ascendants is done together as the lord of both these signs is Saturn and both these ascendants get similar results of the Kal Sarp Yoga.
People with these ascendants in whose charts Kal Sarp Yoga is forming; often get opportunities to settle in a foreign country. They are also more successful in a foreign country, when compared to their own country. But these individuals are mostly unsatisfied in their domestic lives. They also do not get their fair share in ancestral property.
They build their own wealth, but neither their family not they are satisfied with the amount. They are successful in areas like, Ore, Petroleum, chemicals etc. Share market, games of chance and speculative businesses are also profitable. But there is a tendency to loose it all at once.
Types of Kal Sarp yoga:
Anant Kalsarpa Yoga:
This is formed when Rahu is in the ascendant/1st house and Ketu is in the 7th house. Such an individual must wear a Hessonite during the Major period or Sub period of Rahu. Cat’s Eye must be completely avoided.
Kulik Kalsarpa Yoga:
This is formed when Rahu occupies the 2nd house and Ketu the 8th house. Here too, wearing a Hessonite will bring tangible relief during the Major or sub periods of Rahu. Cat’s Eye must be avoided as Ketu is posited in the 8th house, which is also a Dusht Sthana.
Vasuki Kalsarpa Yoga:
This is formed when Rahu occupies the 3rd house and Ketu occupies the 9th house. Hessonite is a more favourable gemstone as Rahu is a malefic planet and malefic planets when placed in the 3rd, 6th or 11th houses confer immense gains. However both, Hessonite and Cat’s Eye are suitable, but during the respective Major periods only.
Shankpal Kalsarpa Yoga:
This is formed when Rahu is placed in the 4th house and Ketu is placed in the 10th house. Again, Hessonite and Cat’s Eye can be worn during the respective Major or Sub periods.
Padam Kalsarpa Yoga:
This is formed when Rahu occupies the 5th house and Ketu the 11th house. In this type of Yoga Ketu is more beneficial as it is a malefic and malefic planets when placed in the 3rd, 6th or the 11th houses give good results. Both Hessonite and Cat’s Eye can be worn during the major or sub periods of the respective planets.
Mahapadam Kalsarpa Yoga:
This occurs when Rahu is posited in the 6th house and Ketu in the 12th house. Here, Hessonite is more beneficial for the same reason given for Vasuki Kalsarpa yoga. But even Cat’s Eye can be worn during the major of sub period.
Takshak Kalsarpa Yoga:
When Rahu is posited in the 7th house and Ketu is posited in the ascendant/1st house this yoga is formed. Such a person must wear a Cat’s Eye for life long. Hessonite must not be worn.
Karkotak Kalsarpa Yoga:
In this yoga, Rahu is placed in the 8th house and Ketu in the 2nd house. Both, Hessonite and Cat’s Eye can be adorned, but during the respective Major or sub periods only.
Shankachood Kalsarpa Yoga:
When Rahu is placed in the 9th house and Ketu is placed in the 3rd house, this yoga is formed. Even though, Ketu being a malefic and posited in the 3rd house, Cat’s Eye should ideally be more suitable, but Hessonite the gem of Rahu can also be adorned during the Major or Sub periods of Rahu.
Ghatak Kalsarpa Yoga:
This occurs when Rahu is posited in the 10th house and Ketu in the 4th house. Hessonite is a more favourable gemstone in this condition. But Cat’s Eye can also be tried during the respective major or sub periods.
Vishdhar Kalsarpa Yoga:
When Rahu is posited in the 11th house, and Ketu in the 5th house, this yoga is formed. Here too, Hessonite the gem of Rahu is more favourable, but should be adorned during the major or sub periods of Rahu only.
Sheshnag Kalsarpa Yoga:
When Rahu is posited in the 12th house and Ketu is posited in the 6th house this yoga is formed. Even though Cat’s Eye, the gem of Ketu is more favourable, Hessonite the gemstone of Rahu can also be tried, but during the major or sub periods only.
Pooja remedy for Kalsarpa Yoga
Ancient texts have listed out a few remedies when Kal Sarpa Yoga is formed. Apart from the remedies, there is a protocol that has to be followed to make these remedies work.
The remedy has to be performed by the banks of a river or in a cemetery in the place reserved for Lord Shiva. Unfortunately, some pundits perform these rituals either in their own homes of in the homes of the afflicted individuals. Performing these rituals at either the pundit’s home of the individual’s home is not according to the ancient texts, and most often is not effective.
The Remedy and the Protocol:
First and foremost the ritual has to be performed in an auspicious time or Mahurat. 16 Nakshatras or birth stars have been mentioned in the texts as most auspicious for completion of these rituals.
Ashwini, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha, Uttara, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Uttarashada, Shravana, Dhanishta, Sattarka and Revati are the auspicious Nakshatras for performing these remedial measures.
The remedy usually lasts for 3 hours and is completed on the same day itself. Symbolic statues of the Kal Sarp and Rahu are placed on a Kalash and the Pooja is commenced. Nine serpents of gold along with the symbolic statutes of Rahu and Kal Sarp, the food that is dear to them, Dashdhanya, Havan samigri and Pind are made ready and the Pooja is commenced.
The sankalpa, Ganesh Pooja, Punyavacahan, Mrityu poojan, Nandi shradh, Navagraha Pooja, Homa and Havan are the most important rituals for the completion of this Pooja.
New clothes for the afflicted individual and the Brahmin performing the Pooja are bought along with a minimum of a Naga symbolism made up of a minimum of 1 gram of gold and offerings as per one’s capacity are generally required.
Great success in spite of Kal Sarpa Yoga:
Having Kal Sarpa Yoga in one’s horoscope is not all inauspicious and does NOT spell doom. Even when the Yoga is formed in one’s horoscope, great success can be achieved.
Jawahar Lal Nehru - Statesman Par Excellence!
Jawaharlal Nehru, Freedom fighter, India’s first Prime Minister and a statesman of immense repute, had in his horoscope the dreaded Kal Sarpa Yoga, and yet went on to reach the pinnacle of success and fame.
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Dhirubhai Ambani, the founder of the Reliance Group, which is one of the biggest business houses, not only in India but also the world, was under the same influence. The success attained by him will be unparalleled for years to come.
DhiruBhai Ambani - The unequalled Industrialist
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Sachin Tendulkar - Arguably The best Cricketer the world has ever produced!
Sachin Tendulkar, arguably the finest cricketer the world has ever produced, also has the Kal Sarpa Yoga in his horoscope. The records that stand in his name, probably the cricketing record books have his name listed more times than anyone else’s, will be unbroken for a long time.
Image courtesy: Bollywood.celebden
Sir Paul McCartney - The Knighted and Iconic musicion
Sir Paul McCartney, singer and member of the iconic band, Beetles, also has the Yoga. The success that he has achieved not only as a band member of the group, but also as a solo artist is beyond belief. At one time the band Beetles enjoyed cult status around the world. Also he has been knighted and is now known as Sir Paul McCartney!
Image courtesy: askmen.com
Gemstones for both the nodes, Rahu and Ketu work wonders during these trying periods when the Maha Dasha/Major Period or Sub periods are operational, but one must never wear both the gems together, and only after assessing the suitability and according to the placements the favourable gemstone can be adorned. Gemstones should only be worn after consultation from a competent Astro-Gemologist as Jyotish Quality Hessonite and Cat’s Eye are very fast acting gemstones with a profound impact.
Gaurav Kapur-AJP, PGA
Gaurav Kapur is a certified Planetary Gem Advisor from PGA Thailand and at present is a consultant at Gemstoneuniverse.com. He is also a certfied AJP from the GIA-Gemological Institute of America
The emeralds are fascinating gemstones. With the rich verdant hues and an attraction quotient hard to beat, natural emeralds have intrigued people across ages and times.
Featured today is a fine natural untreated Brazilian emerald of 2.74 carats set in 22 karat gold as a Mercury Talisman ring. The gem is a rich deep emerald green color and has the classic emerald cut.
Emeralds which are essentially, Beryllium Aluminum Silicate, were first found in Brazil in 1963. Although Brazil is a fertile gem producing country, home to over 90 varieties of gemstones, Emeralds have been a late discovery.
Irregular Emerald from Bahia Brazil - Image-minerals.net
Until this discovery, Colombian and Zambian emeralds ruled the roost. The Brazilian cousin is also more affordable vis-à-vis its counterparts, but the value actually really depends on how the individual gem fares on the parameters of assessment – the 4 C’s of gemstones.
Natural emerald also known as Panna in Hindi, is the gemstone of Planet Mercury or Budha. Budha is the planet governing speech, trade, merchants and messengers according to Vedic Astrology.
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Natural White Sapphire – The Resplendent Gemstone of Venus
Natural White Sapphire of 2.18 carats Gemstoneuniverse.com
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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Colorless Sapphire/ White Sapphire Gemstone facts
Gemstone
Natural White Sapphire
Weight
2.18 carats
Treatment
None
Origin
Sri Lanka
Planetary Energy
Venus/Shukra
Patron Location
UAE
All inclusive Price
$ 1774 / INR 95796
Comments
Colorless or white Sapphire or colorless corundum is a premium gem. For one thing, getting a gem grade, that too a jyotish gem grade white sapphire is an uphill task.
Featured today is a lovely Srilankan Natural White Sapphire of 2.18 carats set in white gold as a pendant. This oval white sapphire has been faceted beautifully and allows for brilliance and sparkle to display its magic.
White sapphire is characteristically different from Diamond, where diamond is mostly carbon but white sapphire is corundum i.e. aluminum oxide. Diamond has a higher refractive index and stronger dispersion compared to white sapphire. And these facts give the diamond its typical brilliance and fire.
Although, this makes the diamond perform better in the looks department, the white sapphire does well as a jyotish gem due to this very fact – it is easier to look out for clarity characteristics in white sapphire than diamonds. While the diamond measures 10 on the Moh’s Scale as the hardest gem, sapphire trails it measuring a 9.
White Sapphire is the gemstone for Venus/ Shukra and is known to show great benefits, according to Vedic Astrology. It can be greatly helpful in attainment of personal as well as material goals such as wealth, charm and charisma, harmony in personal relationships to name a few.
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