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Use of Emerald in Mercury’s 8th house position in Gemini & Virgo Ascendant as per Vedic Astrology

January 7, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Use of Emerald in Mercury’s 8^th house position in Gemini & Virgo Ascendant as per Vedic Astrology

Mercury in the 8th house is capable of giving Spiritual Knowledge

Can people with 8^th house Mercury wear an Emerald?

Natural Colombian Emerald of 4.60 carats Gemstoneuniverse

The 8^th house in Vedic Astrology is generally considered an inauspicious house that delivers adverse results. Among many other things connected with the 8^th house are losses, accidents, end of longevity, obstacles but also are capacity of investigation into secret knowledge, acquisition of occult powers, capacity to follow a tough and an a consuming spiritual regimen, development of 6^th sense, treasures from underneath the earth.

The single planet capable of giving good results in the 8^th house contrary to what is written; copied and pasted numerous times is Mercury- The planet of business, finance, intelligence and communication. We have statistically observed over the course of many years and analysis of several charts that if Mercury is posited in a good sign or is with a significant planet it gives very good results.

Mercury makes the individual a sharp witted individual and an investigator. If Mercury receives the aspect of the 5^th lord or aspects from Venus or Jupiter, Mercury blesses the individual with occult knowledge, can make one an expert numerologist, astrologer etc. It also blesses the individual with a keen sense of observation and blesses the individual with proficiency in Mantra, Tantra and other occult streams.

Mercury in 8^th position also gives success in forging business partnerships.

Use of Emerald in Mercury’s 8^th house position in Gemini Ascendant:

Mercury is a Key and Significant planet for the Gemini Ascendant as it becomes the ascendant lord which controls all health matters and personality and the 4^th house of real estate, pleasures, mother and comforts in life. Being the lord of two quadrants it has directional weakness and hence needs to be given strength. If it is posited in the 8^th house it shall be posited in the sign of Capricorn which is ruled by its intimate friend Saturn. As stated earlier Mercury shall give good results one can wear an Emerald throughout life.

Use of Emerald in Mercury’s 8^th house position in Virgo Ascendant:

In Virgo ascendant again Mercury is a Key planet as it owns the ascendant and hence health matters and personality and the 10^th house of career and profession. Both these quadrant houses give it directional weakness and because it is a key planet it needs to be given strength. If it is posited in the 8^th house it shall be in the house of its enemy Mars but still mercury shall still over ride Mars and should specially be considered for giving strength by wearing an Emerald if Mercury major period or Mercury sub period is in operation.

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Natural Colombian Emerald of 4.60 carats Gemstoneuniverse

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Colombian Emerald Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Colombian Emerald
Weight	4.60 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Colombia
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	New Delhi/ India
All inclusive Price	$ 6326.31 / INR 360600
Comments	Featured today is a true Jyotish quality Emerald. Pulsating with a rich summer grass green color that is spread evenly throughout the crystal it has an amazing clarity level of above 90% which is a rarity in natural Emeralds.

From the mines of Colombia with the features described above and with a weight 4.60 carats it is a privilege to own such a gem. It is gems like this that deliver the promised results only Jyotish Gems are capable of.

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Remarkable relief and results by using a Blue Sapphire/ Neelam during Sade Sathi/ Saturn Cycle

January 1, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Remarkable relief and results by using a Blue Sapphire/ Neelam Â during Sade Sathi/ Saturn Cycle

Natural Blue Sapphire of 2.75carats Gemstoneuniverse

Perhaps one of the most complicated, pressure creating and trying transits among all planetary transits is the Sade Sathi â€“The Seven and half year Saturn Cycle. The Saturn cycle starts when Saturn enters the 12^th position from the natal moon and operates till Saturn exits the sign second to the moon.

Some of the General Malefic results faced in the Sade Sathi are:

1) Lack of Direction and drive.

2) Unnecessary expenditures.

3) Pertinent delay even in small tasks.

4) Running Pillar to post.

5) Ill Health and aches and pains. Especially in Back, Knees and areas below the knees.

6) Weak Gastric system and problem of acid reflux.

7) Test of relationships and pressure on interpersonal relationships.

8. Lack of recognition and ill repute, being blamed for false things.

9) Lack of opportunities for career growth.

10) Lack of wealth and increase in debts Karmic as well as Material.

Individual results shall vary as per Saturnâ€™s position in the horoscope.

Even though there are remedial measures to pacify Saturn many errors creep in the Karmic Life Map and hence the individual gets little to no relief.

In many such cases we have observed that if an individual wears a Jyotish Blue Sapphire that is free from any flaws as indicated in the sacred texts and advised after accurate analysis of the horoscopes, the positive results are very forthcoming. The relief is felt almost instantaneously by the grace and blessings of Lord Saturn through the Blue Sapphire.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Blue Sapphire
Weight	2.75 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural,
Origin	Srilanka
Planetary Energy	Saturn
Patron Location	Chennai/ India
All inclusive Price	$ 1870.56 / INR 106622.20
Comments	http://youtu.be/g5cpUt-6vK0

Lord Saturn At the Shree Shaneeswar Swamy Sannidhi RajajiNagar Bangalore

The 12 feet high Imposing idol of Lord Saturn at Shri Shaneeshwara Swamy Sannidhi, Rajajinagar, Bangalore, India. Gemstoneuniverse was commissioned to find a special Blue Sapphire for the crown of Lord Saturn.Â More about this can be read here.

Featured today is an exceptional Jyotish Blue Sapphire of 2.75 carats. Scintillating oval cut give it an extra lustre and makes the play of light palpable. Unheated earth mined beautiful Blue Sapphire from the Ratnapura Mines in Sri Lanka. Notice the even spread of Silky Cornflower Blue Color all throughout the crystal and this is what is meant by Jyotish Gem Selection.Â Tremendous power ofÂ Lord Saturn in this Blue Sapphire.Â A Gem is for a Gem

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Why are Jyotish Gems Rare and Why do They Bless with Positive Results

December 25, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Why are Jyotish Gems Rare and Why do They Bless with Positive Results

Natural Yellow Sapphire of 4.90 carats Gemstoneuniverse

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Yellow Sapphire Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Yellow Sapphire
Weight	4.90 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Sri Lanka/Ceylon
Planetary Energy	Jupiter
Patron Location	Singapore
All inclusive Price	$ 4150 / INR 232400
Comments	Manâ€™s eternal quest to improve his life leads him to explore several options. Life is about choosing the right options. The only difference between a lucky man and an unlucky one is that the lucky man finds himself in the right place at the right time (read opportunities) and makes the right choices.Â The only factor common among them is hard work – Karma.One of the ways man has explored, to tap the potential of the divine is by using Gemstones. These miracles of nature formed over thousands of years have been one of manâ€™s best friends, philosophers and guides.

The Indian system of Gem recommendation by Jyotish – the science of light has provided miraculous results to people since times immemorial. A Gem recommended on the principles of Vedic Astrology after an in-depth study of the horoscopes and the objectives of the individual is called a Jyotish Gem.

Is that it-No!

Recommendation of a Jyotish Gem is just one part. Selection of a Jyotish Gem is another part. When both recommendation and selection are perfect you get the promised power of a Gemstone.

Before one tries to explore the meaning of a Jyotish Gemstone one should know what is a Gemstone.

What is a Gemstone?

A Gemstone is a fine precious or semi precious mineral that is fit to be used for adornment or for jewellery.Â To be regarded as a Gemstone a mineral must be beautiful, rare, and durable.

So what do we get out of this definition?

A Gemstone is fine

A Gemstone is beautiful.

A Gemstone is rare.

A Gemstone is durable.

See the pictures below:

Poor Quality Mineral Sold as Yellow Sapphire in the market for Astrological Purpose. It Fails all Parameters of being a Gemstone let alone being a Jyotish Gemstone

This mineral sample sold as Yellow Sapphire fails on every single parameter of being called as a Gemstone:

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ItÂ is Not beautiful.

It is not rare- This was white in color before being heated and diffused to give it Yellow color. Natural Yellow Sapphires are rare.

Natural Yellow Sapphire of 3.48 carats from the Gemstoneuniverse collection set in 16 Petal Lotus Ring- A True Gemstone

This mineral is a true Gemstone. It qualifies on the definition of a Gemstone.

It is beautiful

It is Rare- Because itâ€™s natural and unheated.

It is Durable.

So Before one selects a Jyotish Gemstone one should first find out a Gemstone.

Why are Jyotish Gems Rare?

A detailed article on what are Jyotish Gemstones can be found here.

“Inward glowing lustre, transparency, illumination with rays, sparkle, free from impurities and good formation of the shape are the characteristics of good gems” -(Agni Purana, 246.13-14).

A Jyotish Gem is rare because for every Gemstone the sacred texts specify that besides being a Gemstone, a Jyotish Gem should be treatment free and be free from certain flaws/ doshas to give desired results. Every single gem has a list of flaws that should be absolutely avoided. This knowledge is not common in the market place. One has to be an expert to select a Jyotish Gemstone.

â€œIf anyone wears a gem of many flaws even out of ignorance, then grief, anxiety, sickness, death, loss of wealth and other evils will torment himâ€ – (Garuda Purana, 70.19).

Only a true Jyotish Gem can harness the energies of the concerned planet and that translates in being in the right place at the right time.

Featured today is a True Jyotish Gem. When we listed this divine gem on Gemstoneuniverse website we described it thus,

Through the looking glass, you look at your future, garbed in the hues of fortunate gold and sparkly brilliance. No. no. That’s not daydreaming. This is precisely what this 4.90 carat beauty could have you peeking into. Behold the oval cut, rich butter yellow sapphire from the Ratnapura mines of Sri Lanka from the lot Amun 2012. It is a completely natural, untreated, unheated Yellow sapphire, which is eye clean and super lustrous. Resonating with abundant energies of Jupiter, it will definitely make a fine and powerful talisman. The solid weight of 4.90 carats will ensure that.

Play the video and see what makes a Jyotish Gem so special, so rare! When a Gem such as this gets set in a ring in an auspicious times and get consecrated and energized with full Vedic Rituals it is an instrument of positive change and blesses its owner with material and spiritual gains.

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Tap into the Power of Mercury with a Natural Gem for Tuning into Cosmic Consciousness

December 20, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Tap into the Power of Mercury with a Natural Gem for Tuning into Cosmic Consciousness

Natural Burma Peridot of 4.28 carats Gemstoneuniverse

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Peridot Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Peridot
Weight	4.28 carats
Treatment	None, Untreated
Origin	Burma
Planetary Energy	Mercury, Budh
Patron Location	Ontario/ Canada
All inclusive Price	$ 355.32 / INR 19542.60
Comments	The sense of awareness and reckoning comes by the grace of planet Mercury. And individual may be intelligent but the edge and perceptiveness, the striking personality and sharp mind are a blessing from Mercury. This planet holds the key to many secrets and even more layers of consciousness. If this is further blessed by the one of the guru’s, rest assured the individual is an evolved being and transcends the preoccupation with mundane material objectives.

Featured today is a fantastic natural and treatment free Burmese peridot of 4.28 carats with perfect rich olivine grass green color. The gem is an emerald cut baguette with excellent clarity. The natural Burmese peridot has been set in Sterling silver as a Mercury talisman.

Please keep in mind that peridot is one of the toughest gems to cut, any error of judgement can damage the gem. Despite that, a cut so pleasing just catapults this gem into the premium grade of peridots.

Peridot or zabargad, is the alternative gem for natural emerald or panna and Â is the gemstone of planet Mercury / Budh. The fantastic charismatic energies of Mercury can be harnessed by wearing its gem or the upratna which is peridot.

Peridot is a healing gem widely known for helping the wearer embrace reality with ease and to aid the wearer in healing from emotional hurt, self-pity or trauma of the past. It is a fairly popular gem with luscious color akin to olives, hence its other name olivine.

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How to Harness Special Combinations in the Birth Chart using Planetary Gem Therapy

December 12, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

How to Harness Special Combinations in the Birth Chart using Planetary Gem Therapy

Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring with Unheated Ceylon Sapphire of 2.09 carats

Importance of Good Analysis, Good Gems and Good Therapy

The Science of Jyotish– The science of Light is very vast and profound. Even though the basic rules and tenets of the sacred texts are same, the application and insight differs from person to person. An astute analysis sometimes helps to identify certain special combinations in the charts which if leveraged correctly using Jyotish Gemstones can increase the positive effects manifold and also give the combination the potency to override many a limiting combination. What is essential is:

1) An Astute Analysis-For the sake of simplicity to you may equate it to a SWAT analysis.

2) Jyotish Gemstones– A class of special gems with unique characteristics.

Result oriented Gem therapy is heavily dependent on good astrology and real Jyotish Quality Gemstones. Even if one parameter gets compromised the result is not up to expectation.

It is a well known fact that the Saturn, Venus, Mercury combine in Vedic Astrology is a potent one. If these planets happen to be significant planets and make key aspects with each other the results are fantastic especially when their periods are in operation. And one should tap these combinations with good Gem therapy.

Featured today is a fine example of Good Jyotish Gem therapy and unique implementation of Gem Therapy. Blue Sapphire is the Gem of Saturn and Diamond is the Gem of Venus. Both these Gemstones set in a single ring become especially effective in such cases but not limited to:

– Saturn and Venus govern important and key houses in the chart and have ability to give gains.

– Saturn and Venus conjunction in one house.

– Saturn aspected by Venus.

– Venus aspected by Saturn.

– Saturn Major period and Venus sub period.

– Venus Major period and Saturn Sub period.

Blue Sapphire has the capacity of giving remarkable gains and Venus is of course the planet of beauty, love and luxury. Harness the sacred knowledge to bring in gains that are tangible, gains that are quantifiable.

Such planetary periods come once in a lifetime and bless us with an opportunity not to be missed. Gains made in such periods give us the strength and resources to overcome the limiting conditions of other malefic periods.

The same concept can be applied to other significant planets for wholesome results.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Blue Sapphire /Accent Diamonds 2nosÂ of 23.80 Cents
Weight	2.09 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural,
Origin	Srilanka
Planetary Energy	Saturn
Patron Location	Singapore
All inclusive Price	$ 1873.90 / INR 106812.30
Comments	A Timeless classic -The classic 3 Gemstone ring with something more to offer. The centre piece is a Ceylon Blue Sapphire of 2.09 carats with a deep royal shade-This shade is the most preferred shade in Sapphires from the point of view of appraisals and value.An unheated earth mined beauty with a uniform spread of color. An eye clean wonder for a fully natural sapphire it is flanked on the sides with equally lustrous and befitting Diamonds as accent stones.

The total Diamond weight is 23 cents and the complete ring is hand made in 18K White Gold. Notice the cost of this flawless piece. Just using two 3 mm Diamonds and a great value blue sapphire it delivers a great value.

What is so special- is that all 3 gemstones are Jyotish Gemstones- Capable of providing that something extra that supersedes style and elegance. Imagine if you have a Saturn-Venus conjunction and both these planets are significant planets for you!

A timeless beauty, an investment that grows over time and most importantly one that provides the individual, ” The Tryst with Destiny.

This design is besides used in high fashion is also a preferred as a Wedding ring or an engagement ring and that gives an idea-Why not gift your loved one with something that’s just only not beautiful but also pristine, sacred and carries bundles of energy.

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Which is the best alternative Gemstone to Diamond- and factors affecting White Sapphire price?

December 7, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Which is the best alternative Gemstone to Diamond- and factors affecting White Sapphire price?

Natural White Sapphire of 2.31 carats set in Gold ring

The Gemstone that gives best results as an alternative to Diamond to harness the powers of Venus is a White Sapphire. With hardness just next to the Diamond this gemstone is found rare in Gem Quality.

What is meant by Gem Quality is that the Gem must be free from treatment and excel on all the 4Câ€™s of cut, color, clarity and carat weight.

Jyotish Quality goes a step ahead of Gem Quality and in addition to a Gem being Gem Quality it should lack any of the flaws listed in the Shastras.

The White Sapphire is the purest form of Corundum and is also referred to as the leucosapphire. It is very rare to find a real white sapphire without any tinge of red, pink, green, blue or yellow shade.

Even though top quality flawless gemstones can be found in smaller gemstones of less than .50 carat , a Colorless sapphire in higher weight ranges such as 1.5 carats and above is exceedingly rare.

The most important parameters determining the price of a white sapphire are:

1) Clarity: The first C that affects white sapphire pricing is the clarity. Since it is a Colorless gemstone any kind of visible inclusions bring the price of a white sapphire down. Clarity is paramount.

2) Cut: The cut in a White Sapphire has to be perfect to ensure that pure white light is reflected through its facets. The attention to detail in cut in a White Sapphire is much more as compared to other Sapphires.

3) Treatment: Â Most of the White Sapphires are routinely treated to create other colored Sapphires and hence there is a rarity of truly natural and unheated white sapphires.

A Gem can be called as a Gem only if it is Natural and Untreated!

For Jyotish Purposes the white sapphire has to be flawless with no compromises.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com TableÂ Natural Colorless Sapphire/ White Sapphire Gemstone facts

Gemstone	Natural White Sapphire
Weight	2.31 carats
Treatment	None
Origin	Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
Planetary Energy	Venus/Shukra
Patron Location	Ichalkaranji â€“ Maharashtra, India
All inclusive Price	$ 1331.90 / INR 73255
Comments	Featured today is a brilliant 2.31 carats adamantine beauty from the gem fields of Ratnapura-Srilanka. Excellent clarity, a brilliantly faceted octagonal faceted gem reflecting just the pure white light, a solid carat weight of 2.31 carats and lack of any enhancing treatment make it a true Jyotish Gemstone. A Gem that shall deliver results and a gem whose monetary value and rarity will keep on increasing.Have a Look at the video and see why Jyotish Gems are so special.

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Celebrating Love and Unity with Jyotish Gemstones- Wedding Bands not to be frivolous or boring anymore!

December 5, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Celebrating Love and Unity with Jyotish Gemstones- Wedding Bands not to be frivolous or boring anymore!

Classical Men’s Wedding Band with Natural Ruby of 1.03 Carats and 3mm calibrated round unheated rubies

Each day at Gemstoneuniverse gives as some pleasant surprise. It is the power of Natural Gemstones, Jyotish Gem Therapy and the creativity of our patrons. Since eons the wedding band or the wedding rings are an inherent part of every country, culture, race or time frame.

The full unbroken circle of the ring represents the permanent and the eternal nature of the relationship and commitment being made. The exchange of the rings between two individuals represents a bond of love; affection, trust, unity and a promise to stand by each other ,come what may!

Celebrating Love and Unity with exchange of Wedding Bands

Celebrating Love and Unity with this classical 3 Gemstone wedding band ring:

The only difference is that in addition to being exquisite and a classical wedding band design:

1) It has real unheated Rubies from Mozambique that are eye-clean and fully natural-Real Everlasting Love.

2) Rubies represent truth, honesty, fidelity and longevity.

3) The Center Ruby is 1.03 carats and the two accent rubies weigh .37 and .38 carats- Normal Wedding band rings generally have a tiny 7-10 mm tiny Ruby which in most cases is treated. The centre piece which is a solid 1.03 carats represents a Solid Value and the essential character of the individual wearing the ring or to whom it is gifted for.

4) All Selected Gemstones are eye clean– Transparency, Truth and Honesty.

5) It is a classical wedding Band design- Traditional yet Effective.

6) Ruby is the Gemstone of Sun as per Vedic Astrology. Use of Jyotish Quality Rubies makes this Ring of tremendous value. It shall have many benefits throughout the life in addition to being the symbol of eternal love.

7) That people are creative enough to opt for such an option shows increasing awareness about the powers of Jyotish Gem Therapy. We just hope that many other individuals would make their sacred vow and exchange bands which are auspicious and lucky for them as per the Sacred Vedic Gemology.

The Band is 22K Gold.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Mozambique Ruby Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural MozambiqueRuby
Weight	1.03 carats( Centre Gemstone) ,0.37cts & 0.38 Cts(Calibrated Rounds)
Treatment	None.
Origin	Mozambique
Planetary Energy	Sun
Patron Location	Delhi , India
All inclusive Price	Withheld at Patron Request
Comments	We thank the patron who had the creativity to be particular about this design. In today’s world where the prices of unheated Gem Quality Rubies are going through the roof, this Ruby represents tremendous value.A stunningly beautiful eye clean unheated Ruby from Mozambique. When listed on the Gemstoneuniverse website we listed the color as Deep Vibrant Reddish Pink.

Such is the wonder of good sorting and eye for detail; just see how the color becomes a regal deep red when set in rich Yellow Gold. Watch the video to view the brilliant fiery red embers that make the shade come so close to the Burma Ruby shade.

Notice the attention to detail in the choice of the accent gemstones. Same Shade, calibrated rounds and most importantly unheated and Jyotish Quality.

With the right thought process sometimes the soul inspires to make a defining choice.

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Emerald Stone Price per carat- Hierarchy of 4c’s in assessment of Emerald Price

November 30, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Emerald Stone Price per carat- Hierarchy of 4c’s in assessment of Emerald Price

Natural Colombian Emerald of 2.26 carats

Emerald Stone Price Per Carat, The classical approach adopted by Gemologists worldwide to estimate the approximate correct price of a Gemstone is called as the 4C methodology.

What is the 4C Methodology?

The 4C methodology was adopted by the GIA-Gemological Institute of America for gradation and assessment of correct value of Diamonds. However the same methodology can be used as a preliminary step in value assessment of colored Gemstones. The 4 C’s Stand for:

– Cut

– Color

– Clarity

– Carat Weight

Is the 4C methodology the full proof system of Value Assessment?

In a single word, the answer is No. Colored Gemstones value gets affected by Demand and supply and lack of enhancing treatment besides many other factors. But the 4C’s are a great tool as a fundamental starter.

Does the 4C hierarchy change in colored Gemstones?

The answer is a resounding yes. The world of colored gemstones is very vast as compared to Diamonds.

How does the 4C’s affect the Value of Emeralds, What is the 4C hierarchy in Emerald Value Estimation?

Here is the 4C hierarchy in estimating the value of emeralds:

1) Color- The most important C among the classical 4C’s in Emerald stone price estimation is Color. The most pleasing, vivid and attractive green the emerald is the more the price. Price shall go down if the Emerald Gemstone is very deep green or very light green.

Medium Deep Green and deep intense are the tones that attract the highest price. The Emerald’s basic color is defined by Hue. The highest price attracting hue is intense blue in addition to the foundation color of green. Color is the most vital C in the assessment of emerald price.

Have a Look at some of the Emerald rings already featured on the Gemstoneuniverse Blog over the years. Notice the color difference from a intense blue to a Yellowish hue.

Notice the 4Cs in Emeralds at play, color difference makes a difference in price

If you use the search box at the top right hand corner and just type in Emerald you shall get the pictures and the prices of several shipped out emeralds and you shall be in a position to understand how color is making a difference in the price and put the 4C information to good use.

2) Clarity- The 2^nd C that comes after color in emerald value assessment is Clarity. Emerald Gemstone is one of those gemstones that is always nearly included. These inclusions also referred to as Jardines are the birthmarks of the Gemstone indicating that it was created in the lap of Mother Nature and not in a lab.

Jardines are also referred to as Gardens or fissures. The fewer the inclusions, fractures, or Jardines the higher the price!. Inclusion free emeralds are virtually unheard of. A fairly large emerald crystal that is relatively free from inclusions can start from tens of thousands of dollars per carat provided it is not filled with resin to conceal fractures. However the use of Cedar wood oil is an acceptable treatment and it ensures the safety of the emerald besides enhancing clarity naturally and has been followed in the trade for hundreds of years.

3) Cut– The 3^rd C that comes after clarity is cut. A precise cut that pays attention to near perfect faceting to ensure maximum brilliance, scintillation and sparkle fetches a higher price. A good cut ensures that the surface is free from fissures ( read above).

A good cut ensures that the Emerald is symmetrical and ensures maximum play of light, this is vital for the promised astrological benefits. The most common and pleasing cut for an emerald is called as the rectangular step cut. It is so famous for emeralds that it is also called as an Emerald Cut.

4) Carat Weight- the 4^th C that comes after cut is carat weight. The higher the carat weight the higher the price provided the above 3 C’s are in place. This is not applicable to poor quality mineral rough at the bottom of the Gem Pyramid usually traded in volume markets where education of 4C/s is not widely available (See Picture below).

Poor Quality Mineral rough sold in volume based markets as Emerald where carat weight is priority. This is neither gem quality nor it can be used for Jyotish Purposes

The Gemstone Pyramid

Provided the Crystal excels on the above 3C’s and is a Gem Quality then it is safe to assume that the price moves in geometrical progression. For the sake of understanding if two emeralds have the same color, clarity, cut and the price of 1 carat emerald gemstone is $500, then the price of a 2 carat would be $1000 per carat.

Emerald Stone Price Per Carat

It is just because, higher carat weight gemstones are rarer in nature. Emeralds above the weight of 2 carats are very rare and valuable provided they pass the 4C test. Clean emeralds that are 3 carats and above with a pleasing color command greater prices than valuable Diamonds and rubies! To know, Emerald Stone Price Per Carat below we have created table.

Other Factors Affecting Emerald Price

Lack of Treatment, origin, history are some of the other factors affecting Emerald Price.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Colombian Emerald Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Colombian Emerald Stone Price
Weight	2.26 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Colombia
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	Illinois,USA
All inclusive Price	$ 1426.46 / INR 77399.72
Comments	Featured Today:Fine example of what the natural Colombian emeralds are about! The pleasing appearance, the soothing color, sparkly lustre (hard to come by in majority of natural emeralds) and exceptional clarity. Fashioned from a raw originating in the Chivor mine, Colombia, this fine natural emerald is free from any treatment. The emerald has a sprightly early summer grass green color that puts a spring in the step and sows the seed of hope and promise for the future. The natural emerald from the new lot Shriamrita 2012 has great clarity and good jyotish weight, besides resonating mercury energies that make it a potent tool for implementation of planetary gem therapy.

Apply the 4C test to this Emerald. View the link on the website, watch the video and use the blog search box extensively. You will exactly know what we do. To know, Emerald Stone Price in India.

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What is Chatoyancy- Catâ€™s eye effect observed in Chrysoberyl and its importance in Jyotish?

November 29, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

What is Chatoyancy- Catâ€™s eye effect observed in Chrysoberyl and its importance in Jyotish?

The dynamic opening and closing of lines that resembles the opening and closing of the eye of a Cat is called as Chatoyancy. It is for this very reason that Catâ€™s Eye the Gem of the south node of the Moon/ Ketu is also called as Bidalaksha- Literally translated-The eye of a Cat.

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The term Chatoyancy is derived from two French words:

Chat- Meaning Cat

Oeil- Meaning Eye.

What is the cause of Chatoyancy?

The Band that open and closes like the eyes of a Cat is called as the Chatoyant Band. The cause of this band is the reflection of light from a multitude of parallel aligned tiny needle like rutile crystal inclusions or tune inclusions.

What are the other gem mineral exhibiting the Catâ€™s Eye Effect?

The Catâ€™s Eye effect is more desirable, pronounced and valuable in Catâ€™s Eye Chrysoberyl.Â However many other mineral exhibit the Catâ€™s Eye effect even though to a less pronounced degree. Some of them worth mentioning are:

Quartz

Tourmaline

Aquamarine

Apatite

Chrome-diopside

Enstatite

Scapolite

Sillimanite

Can other gems exhibiting Catâ€™s Eye effect used for Jyotish Purposes?

The Sacred Texts are very clear that for Jyotish Purposes to harness the power of Ketu one should use Catâ€™s Eye Chrysoberyl and if due to some reason this is not within the reach of the individual then a Catâ€™s Eye Quartz may be used as an Uparatna.

There is no mention of any other gem varieties to be used in lieu of Catâ€™s eye.

Power of a Catâ€™s Eye Chrysoberyl?

A real Jyotish Quality Catâ€™s Eye is a very powerful gemstone and one can feel its effects instantly. It is perhaps the only Gem that is comparable in its powers to the Blue Sapphire/ Neelam and hence one should assure that the Gem is free from any of the flaws as listed in the sacred texts.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Catâ€™s Eye Chrysoberyl Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Catâ€™s Eye Chrysoberyl
Weight	2.00 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Sri Lanka
Planetary Energy	Ketu/ South Node
Patron Location	Dubai/ UAE
All inclusive Price	$ 1189.46 / INR 65230.40
Comments	Featured today is a powerful Ketu Talisman. Observe the majestic and alluring golden green color. Perfect Eye that is noble, majestic, and mysterious and moves like a phantom over the crystal dome.Â Perfectly flawless Catâ€™s Eye Chrysoberyl from Sri Lanka that has been set in the sacred symbol of Ketu.

The Gem has been encapsulated by a Round Tube that is sealed with the sacred ash of sacrificial grass/ kusha Bhasma after full Vedic rites. A true Vedic Talisman with Gem, Symbol and Ash representing the mind, body and soul.

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The Blossoming of the Infinite Intelligence-The Sacred 16 Petal Lakshmi Ring-Flawless Yellow Sapphire!

November 27, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

The Blossoming of the Infinite Intelligence-The Sacred 16 Petal Lakshmi Ring-Flawless Yellow Sapphire!

Natural Yellow Sapphire of 3.48 carats set in 16 Petal Lotus Ring

Planetary Gem therapy is magical and a Jyotish Gemstone has supreme power. In this magical realm we at Gemstoneuniverse feel extremely liberated when we get the opportunity to create a miracle.

The Yellow Sapphire ring is one such miracle. Commissioned specifically on the request of the client this ring has several features and benefits that make it not only magical and powerful but also a very exquisite piece of fine jewellery.

We all are aware of the Sri Yantra– All called as the Yantraraj (King of all sacred Yantras). It is the symbol of peace, prosperity, supreme bliss and empowers the individual to enjoy and truly experience what this life has to offer.

Shri Yantra-The most powerful of all YantrasOut of the total 9 chakras of the Sri Yantra two are most important.Â These two are:

1) Bindu– The centre point in the central triangle is called as the Bindu or SARVA ANANDAMAYI CHAKRA. Sarva Anandamayi means always in a state of bliss and capable of creating the supreme bliss. This chakra is beyond time and space and is the cause of this Universe.

2) Shodashdal: The sixteen petal lotus ring (above highlighted in red), is the Sarva Asha Puraka Chakra– The chakra capable of fulfilling all desires and wishes- material or spiritual.

Both these divine wonders come together in this yellow sapphire ring. The 16 petals have been handcrafted with love and respect representing the Sarva Asha Puraka Chakra which in turn gets connects to the 1000 petal lotus in the Sahasrara Chakra the seat of supreme knowledge and self realization.

Sahasrara Chakra The seat of Self RealizationThe Bindu is represented by a Flawless unheated Yellow Sapphire the gem of the Divine Brihaspati who is the cause of all auspicious knowledge. It is a Sapphire befitting this divine design ( Read Gem Notes in the table below).

The Nature of the Mandala is the Sun of fire that is represented by the 18K Yellow Gold ring Shank. All in all a powerful Jyotish ring capable of creating many wonders.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Yellow Sapphire Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Yellow Sapphire
Weight	3.48 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Sri Lanka/Ceylon
Planetary Energy	Jupiter
Patron Location	Columbia, United States
All inclusive Price	$ 1614.03 / INR 89901.47
Comments	Features of the Yellow Sapphire.

Have a look at this stunning ring. It is masterpiece of a creation.

-Natural Earth Mined Yellow Sapphire.

-Eye Clean crystal.

-Scintillating Ceylon cut that emphasis maximum play of light. Just look at how light is being reflected from each angle that has been masterfully faceted.

-Please medium canary Yellow Color that is spread all evenly throughout the crystal.

– Certified Unheated and untreated Yellow Sapphire.

– Most importantly devoid of any flaws listed in the sacred texts.

The Gemstoneuniverse Value Advantage

We hate to harp on this but we would like to draw your attention to the delicate and exact process of sorting that ensures we are able to provide such wondrous beauties. All Yellow Sapphires are not Gem Quality or Jyotish Quality. Identifying a Jyotish Gem is not an easy task and we go extra lengths to ensure Jyotish Quality.

Moving on, we ourselves are surprised that we listed this beauty as an entry Level Sapphire in May 2011. If this is entry level what is the best level?

Listed first in May 2011 at $295/INR 13,570 per carat we would like you to see the features and the video and let us know if such a Sapphire is available at less than $600 per carat- and this would be a wholesale price, not price for a single unheated yellow sapphire with similar features. And if it is â€“we shall buy from you.

As always, a Gem once listed at Gemstoneuniverse never has a price changed. Even though this Gem might have been viewed by countless individuals since May 2011, it has been shipped out in November 2012.

The magic is- A True Jyotish Gem chooses it wearer and also its destiny wherein in this case was the blessing of the divine feminine and the power of Sri Yantra being a vital part of the design element. A Gem is for a Gem

Note: Dear Patron, We thank you for this wonderful opportunity to create this piece for you.Â It has been an experience that we shall cherish.

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