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Beauty and Functionality in a Splendid Emerald and Diamond Pendant  

Natural Zambian Emerald and Diamond Pendant

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Top Tips for Choosing a Blue Sapphire – How to Buy a Genuine Natural Blue Sapphire

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Also goes by names: neelam, safir, yakut, zapphir

Mineral Composition: Corundum, Aluminium Oxide (Al2O3)

Mohs Scale Hardness: 9.0

Sources of Origin: We wish it was so simple to put gems into exclusive brackets with the shove of a glance. However, we have tried best to list a characteristic picture of gems from the main sources.

This is also on of the reasons why we emphasize on why you should seek out unheated and untreated Blue sapphires. Treatments mask the natural flaws and characteristics of gems and can alter their appearance to unbelievable levels.

What you should look for in Your Blue sapphire

There is a lot of difference between a real gemstone and a stone. It could be the latter masquerading in the garb of the former. Please ascertain whether the gem you are about to purchase is –

-          Jyotish Quality

-          Natural

-          Unheated

-          Treatment-free

-          Certification from a gem Lab

-          Credentials of the seller

Blue Sapphire and the 4 C’s

1. Cut

Ovals and Cushions are the most popular cuts in Blue sapphires. As the complexity and fanciness quotient of the gem cut increases, so does the price but geometrically. A fancy cut requires sacrificing on the weight (quite a bit of caratage is lost to the shape and therefore the escalated cost)! Among the oval and cushions too, a cushion cut gem fetches a better price than an oval.

The cut impacts the brilliance of the gem in the biggest manner. Master cutting of gem ensures best play of light in a gem. If the cutter errs on cutting, especially vis-à-vis the critical angle the light will leak away and neither the brilliance, nor the color of the gem is optimally displayed.

2. Color

The above image serves as a rough parameter for gauging the vast range of color of blue sapphires. Among those too, the saturation/ intensity of color will vary and so will the hues. Dark blue midnight tones, to rich velvety silks, to soft medium tones, to clear waters like a pristine soul – such is the vast variation in the availability of the blue sapphires.

In trade terms, pricing of colored gemstone will be heavily influenced by hue, tone and saturation of color. The rich the color, higher the price.

 3.      Clarity

The crystalline features of the gem and presence/ absence of pits, feathers, needles, silk, twinning etc. determine the brilliance, transparency and appearance of the gem. Lesser the number of clarity characteristics in your natural gem, the higher priced it will be.

Planetary gem therapy works on the principle of Passage of light, barring in the case of organic gems like pearl and coral. If your gem is poor quality/ opaque placebo, it is practically useless for jyotish purposes.

4. Carat weight

You could well hang a kettlebell in your neck if you go by the prescribed weights doing rounds in market. It is always better to wear a jyotish quality gemstone rather than a STONE which will not be able to deliver any results at all.

The less said the better. The pictures speak a lot for themselves.

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New Lot Premium Natural ‘Basra’ Pearls – Chandni 2013

New Lot of Natural Basra Pearls Chandni 2013

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There was a time when pearls were the measure of riches. The metaphors and idioms in language were crafted using pearls as a benchmark of luxury. They were adored, preferred, gifted, loved, revered, coveted and collected. Persian Gulf pearls have been legendary and still continue to lure the collectors! The name of Basra is enough to evoke an interest!

The scenario changed dramatically after the Mikimoto pearls hit the markets and it fuelled a revolution of sorts. With cultured pearls and their affordability making it easier for the average individual to own a good pearl and even strings of pearls.

As the years went by, the development in the gulf countries as well as exploration for oil pushed back pearl diving industry and the ecosystem for the oysters changed. And the ‘Basra pearl’ has become only rarer since!

Natural Pearl also known as moti or mukta is the gemstone of planet Moon and is used in a talisman to harness its benevolent energies.

Gemstoneuniverse brings to you a new lot of certified and genuine, fully natural Basra pearls – Chandni 2013. These gems of organic origin have luscious translucence and lustre. These gems have splendid energy and promise to deliver the best in terms of value as well as results in planetary gem therapy. These are premium and rare goods so get your soonest possible! They come with certification from state-of-the-art gem testing lab from the Kingdom of Bahrain, the actually patronises the trade of ‘natural’ pearls!

Each gemstone in the new parcel Chandni 2013 –

- is fully natural and treatment free
- has a rich lustre and translucence
- is organic in origin
- is of Persian gulf origin
- is a jyotish quality gem
- free from doshas listed in sacred texts
- has phenomenal power and Moon planetary energy

Get started on your planetary gem therapy journey with Chandni 2013.

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Amethyst- Meaning, Mythology, Uses, Deposits, treatments, Gemology and Color

Natural Untreated Amethyst

Amethyst Meaning

The most precious member of the quartz family is the amethyst.  The word amethyst is derived from the Greek word amethystos that literally translates into “Not Drunk”. All over the world as well in India it has been believed through the ages that the Amethyst is a strong antidote against intoxication and alcohol addiction.

Amethyst Mythology

Dionysus-Greek God of Wine

Legend has it that Dionysius, The Greek God of wine was one insulted by a Human being. He swore that he would curse the next mortal who would cross his path. Tigers would be let lose on that human being. It so happened that a young lady by the name of Amethyst happened to be that human being on her way  of making a pilgrimage to Goddess Diana. Diana transformed Amethyst into a figurine made of pure crystal quartz so that she may be protected from the claws of the tiger.

Dionysius wept tears of wine at seeing this beautiful statute and his tears stained the quartz crustal creating this famous gem.

Amethyst

Amethyst Uses

Amethyst has a respect worldwide as a powerful healing crystal and as a gemstone to break negative life patterns. Generally considered as a February Birthstone its most famous use is to overcome alcohol addiction. It is a very good crystal for detoxifying the body and ancient Chinese medicine recommends using this crystal for stomach pains and back ailments. It helps in sharpening the memory and also increases love between two lovers. It is a spiritual gemstone that awakens the Chakras-Energy centres of the body.

Amethyst Deposits

Even though Amethysts Deposits are found in many regions principle deposits are found in

Brazil

Canada

Tanzania

Mexico

Burma/ Myanmar

USA-Arizons

Zambia

Sri Lanka

Uruguay

Amethyst  Treatments

To produce Amethysts of different color other than the purple/ violet and mauve shades Amethysts are heated at a temperature of 878-1382 degrees F (470-750 degrees C) resulting in colorless, light green, light yellow and reddish brown varieties of Amethysts.

Amethyst Gemology

Species: Quartz

Color: Purple, violet, pale red-violet

Chemical composition: SiO, silicon dioxide

Crystal system: (Trigonal), hexagonal prisms

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale)

Specific gravity: 2.65

Refractive index: 1.544 – 1.553

Birefringence: +0.009

Optical character:

Color of streak: White

Absorption spectrum: 550 – 520

Fluorescence: Weak, bluish

Amethyst Color

The most attractive color is a distinct extravagant and deep purple/ mauve color- this color is also referred to as the Siberian Deep Purple that sometimes exhibits flashes of red and blue. It is also found in other shades of purple, mauve and violet

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What Makes a Ruby Stand Out Among Gems – Discover the Answer in the New Parcel Shabd 2013

New Parcel of Natural Rubies SHABD 2013

When you see a good ruby you know it, especially so if you love gems and have seen quite an array! Gemstoneuniverse presents a magnificent parcel of fully natural, treatment free rubies – Shabd 2013. This parcel is of natural rubies from Mozambique with the incredible imperial pigeon blood color that is the most coveted color in the trade. All the gems have a good jyotish weight.

The allure of the ruby is tremendous. The appearance of this gem and the robustness of color is matchless. Ruby fluoresces to daylight also and hence gives out an intense color. It is because of this factor that other gems with red color are never able to match up to the magic and intensity of the ruby!

In Vedic astrology, the most prominent position is accorded to the Sun or Surya and therefore in planetary gemology to natural ruby or manik gemstone.

Each gemstone in the new parcel Shabd 2013:
- is fully natural and treatment free
- has a rich imperial pigeon blood color
- has fantastic clarity and lustre
- is above 1 carat in weight
- is a jyotish quality gem
- free from doshas listed in sacred texts
- has phenomenal intensity and planetary energy

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Nizam Natural Pearl Jewelry that Fascinated the World

Umm Khultum with the necklace Image Christies

The pearl is the ultimate gem in defining feminity. Its characteristics of soft mellow glowing exterior exude what the divine feminine is all about. Until lately, when the diamond advertising blitz has bombarded all else from the ladies wish list, pearls have remained a top grosser in terms of favored gem. In fact it is very difficult for any gemstone to even begin to fit in place of the pearl – the texture, colour, appeal and look are incredibly different from other gemstones. And of course, unless one is particularly weak where taste and aesthetics are concerned, it is very hard to go wrong with pearls.

Here is a look at the “satlada” the quintessential seven-strand necklace that formed a part of the Hyderabad Nizam jewelry. The seven strands had natural Basra or Persian Gulf pearls and could well have diamonds, rubies and emeralds strung in between. In the days of yore, Basra pearls as well as those from the Gulf of Mannar were highly popular. While the satlada (7 rows) and the panchlada (5 rows) have been traditionally the favourites in pearl necklaces, the defining names have not stopped the connoisseurs from adding more rows of pearls!

Umm Khultum Satlada

Take a look at the satlada (with 9 rows) necklace of the famous Egyptian singer Umm Khultum that went under the hammer at Christies in 2008. It was presented to her by Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late President of the UAE.   It was created circa 1880, and consists of approximately 1,888 pearls. And fetched a handsome price of $1,385,000 while the auction was estimated to bring in $80,000- $1,20,000!

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Why Gemstoneuniverse…

Natural Treatment free Ceylon Blue sapphire pendant

Beauty. Rarity. Flaunt value. Real Investment. Talisman power. This and much more is what you get when you get a gem from Gemstoneuniverse. Here you have the real advantage where you get world class expertise in sourcing the finest gems for you at a fraction of cost compared to elsewhere!

At Gemstoneuniverse, quality, ethics, processes and the patron’s preferences are given the utmost attention and these are non-negotiable principles of functioning. We understand that Planetary Gemology is a discipline not too well understood in all its nuances by the general public, therefore simplifying and streamlining processes has been a major endeavour – from choosing a gem to delivery of your talisman, to give you a better and complete experience, free of hassles. We are proud of the value we bring to the quality of your life.

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Kamakhya 2013 – New lot of Natural Jyotish Quality Emeralds

Kamakhya 2013 – New lot of Emeralds

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Eight Superb New Sub-lots of Jyotish quality emeralds are the latest offerings from the Gemstoneuniverse kitty. Premium gems that form the apex of the gem pyramid – Exceptional earth mined treasures that make the cut on all the all parameters of jyotish quality. These spectacular gems have been handpicked to make a lot at our end and NOT been picked up as a lot at source! It is important that the distinction be made for in the gem trade a lot usually means a mixed bag of gems where you may strike luck with some good gems and may have to get a few “barely there” poor mineral specimens in the bargain.

At Gemstoneuniverse, we handpick the gems – only those that measure up on the jyotish quality parameters make it. The idea is to provide the patrons with flawless, powerful, energy abundant gems that help them achieve desired objectives. It is not be confused with creating ornamental jewelry only.

You can go ahead and make your choice without a shadow of doubt from this inviting smorgasbord of fully natural and treatment-free Colombian and Zambian emeralds where beauty, power elegance, luxury all converge beautifully. Sub-lots 7 and 8 (as marked in the picture and the video are of Zambian origin and the rest of the sub-lots are of Colombian origin.

Every emerald of Kamakhya 2013 –

-          Is beautifully-cut and fashioned whether it is asscher, oval or emerald cut

-          Has amazing clarity, an absolute must in jyotish gems

-          Has a perfect jyotish weight to suit the objective

-          Amazingly distinct color! You have the Grassy greens to the deep rich emerald greens

-          Is free from the doshas described in the sacred texts. Every emerald is jyotish quality

-          Is resonating with Mercury energies to get you the best jyotish result of planetary gem therapy

-          Is fully natural

-          Is completely free of any treatment

So what are you waiting for. Go for your personal treat NOW!

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Is Blue Sapphire the Most Beautiful Gemstone in the World?

Natural Blue Sapphire over 11 carats

What is rare?

Dictionary meaning would suggest that its something hard to find or come across – something one does not encounter everyday! Natural Gemstones have phenomenal value by virtue of rarity among several other factors.

That natural gemstones are rare, and that jyotish quality gemstones are extremely rare is an established fact. It takes processing of several tonnes of ore to obtain 1 carat of gem quality corundum. Gemstones are judged on basis of their cut, clarity and carat weight – the last of which is a desired but very rare attribute and over 10 carats makes it equally – extremely enticing as well as high value option.

Size Matters – Absolutely So in the World of Colored Gemstones. Natural Blue sapphire over 2 carats in weight and then jyotish quality will register an exponential increase in price. A natural blue sapphire sitting well on all jyotish quality parameters and over 5 carats would definitely interest a gem collector.

It is not everyday that you have a natural jyotish quality blue sapphire of the coveted Ceylonese origin and well over 11 carats coming your way! It is definitely a once in a blue moon event.

The blue sapphire is a much-fancied gem not just for its alluring color but because of the sheer number of myths and legends associated with it. One of the popular ones, being its association with purity, ethical conduct and truth. While this holds true even to this day, the shrewd manipulative minds of yesteryear’s have abused the association of mystical powers to achieve very personal ends.

For instance, one of the popular stories of times gone by is based on one of the famous sapphires of all times has been one that was in the collection of Duke of Orleans – a beautiful bright blue in daylight and would change color to amethyst tones in incandescent light. Madame de Genlis used the legend of the sapphire to used it as the central premise of her work “Le Saphire Merveilleux.”

Madame de Genlis

The sapphire (very possibly a color change sapphire in today’s parlance, just plain vanilla optical phenomenon!) is used as a test of female virtue, the change of color indicating unfaithfulness on the part of the wearer! If the owner of the stone wished to prove that the subject of the test was innocent, she was made to wear the sapphire for three hours of daylight; but in the opposite case, the test was so timed that it began in daylight and ended when the candles or lamps had been lighted (the predetermined objective having been achieved!).

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Harnessing the Rahu-Mercury combination in the information age.

Rahu Mercury Talisman

Can Hessonite and Emerald be worn together?

The planets Rahu and Mercury have become highly relevant in this jet set age of ultra fast communication and development of Information and technology. In the right signs the Rahu-mercury combination is a big blessing as this combination provides high intelligence, ability to think, analyse, act at the speed of light and can bless with a gigantic memory.

Since mercury is the significator of communication individuals blessed with this combination would have a need to communicate fast and efficiently. This combination gives a phenomenal metal ability and also gives other mercury blessings like wit, intelligence, humour and charm. This combination is found in the horoscopes of many speech writers, story tellers etc.

It is a good combination to have in the horoscope as both Mercury and Rahu are friends and work in tandem and harmony to bless with the individual with superlative results. The best results are found when this combination occurs in the sign of Gemini, Virgo or the sign of research and invention-Aquarius.

This is a fortunate combination to have especially when one is connected with Foreigners and foreign lands. It gives the capacity to the individual to earn wealth from Imports and exports, travelling and travel business and most importantly from communication. It also gives ability for deep research and investigating the occult.

How to Harness the power of this combination using Planetary Gem Therapy:

It is important to ascertain whether this is a key combination in the chart and whether the periods of these planets are in operation. Some of the relevant cases where their combined energies can be utilized but not limited to:

1)      Rahu- Mercury combination occurring in the Key Houses.

2)      Major Period of Mercury and the sub period of Rahu in operation.

3)      Major period of Rahu and the sub period of Mercury in operation.

4)      Career segment being controlled by this combination.

In such cases as mentioned above the individual can get rewarded by using Jyotish Gemstones of these planets in a single pendant. The Gem of Rahu is hessonite also known as Gomedh and the Gem of Mercury is Emerald also known as Panna. Both these Gems can be set in a single pendant and should be consecrated with Rahu mantras and Budh/mercury Mantras for optimum results.

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