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Premium Natural Colombian Emerald in an Ornate Gold Ring

May 3, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Premium Natural Colombian Emerald in an Ornate Gold Ring

Natural Colombian Emerald

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Colombian Emerald GemstoneÂ Facts

Gemstone	Natural Colombian Emerald
Weight	1.33 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Â Colombia
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	United Kingdom
All inclusive Price	$ 1032.05 / INR 56246.73
Comments	Featured today is a premium natural and treatment free Colombian emerald. The enchanting little nugget has been set in an ornate 22-karat gold ring. The Colombian emerald gold ring is quite a delight at 1.33 carats with rich summer grass green color. For an emerald, this cushion cut gem has superb clarity and has the soft glow of crystal inside the gem that adds to its charm. Natural emerald or panna is the gemstone of Mercury and Â is used to harness the energies of this amazing planet. Note: The above links generally exist on the website for a period of 40 days after which they are periodically deleted to make way for new gemstones and to enable faster browsing. Enjoy it in Video: Â

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Touch the Cold Flame – Australian Natural Pearl in a Pendant

April 27, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Touch the Cold Flame – Australian Natural Pearl in a Pendant

Natural Australian Pearl Pendant

Gemstoneuniverse.com TableÂ Natural Pearl Gemstone facts

Gemstone	Non Nucleated Natural Pearl
Weight	2.76 Â carats
Treatment	None, fully Natural.
Origin	Australia
Planetary Energy	Moon
Patron Location	Coimbatore, India
All inclusive Price	INR 1,51,800/ US($) 2864
Comments	The pearl divers have termed its touch as ‘cold flame’ for as long as pearling has existed. It is also regarded as a traditional method of telling a real pearl from a fake one – the touch test. However, with the advent of cultured pearls, telling cultured pearl from a fake one is extremely difficult and only x-ray method can establish the authenticity of a genuine pearl! Featured today is a natural Australian pearl of 2.66 carats set in an ornate design in Sterling silver as a moon talisman pendant. The button shaped natural pearl is a radiant white color with no overtones. The natural pearl from Australia has superb lustre and great jyotish weight to enable planetary gem therapy. Natural pearl or mukta or moti is the gemstone of Moon or Chandra and is used to harness the mellow benefic energies of this planet. Enjoy it in Video: Â

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Lime Green Chinese Peridot – The Upratna of Emerald

April 19, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Lime Green Chinese Peridot – The Upratna of Emerald

Natural China Peridot

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Gemstone	Natural Peridot
Weight	2.77 carats
Treatment	None, Untreated
Origin	China
Planetary Energy	Mercury, Budh
Patron Location	Bangalore/ India
All inclusive Price	$ 188.50 / INR 10251
Comments	The amazing gemstone known as Peridot has an not to be ignored Â magnetic draw. Its the fine refreshing color and the amazing lustre of the gem that makes it so attractive. Â Natural treatment free Peridot occurring in China is best known Â for its lime green color. Gem quality peridot in China occurs in the Zhangjikou-Xuanhua area of Hebei province. Peridot mining is also done in the Xinjiang province. Featured today is a cushion cut natural and treatment free peridot of 2.77 carats from China set in Sterling silver as a Budh talisman. The gem has a luscious lime green color and excellent clarity. It has a remarkable lustreand the characteristic soft glow. In the world of gems and stones Peridot or zabargad is the upratna for natural emerald and Â is used to harness the energies of planet Mercury. Peridot is known for it tremendous metaphysical properties and healing powers. Note: The above links generally exist on the website for a period of 40 days after which they are periodically deleted to make way for new gemstones and to enable faster browsing. Enjoy it in Video:

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A Beautiful Emerald for Celebrating 2013

April 17, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

A Beautiful Emerald for Celebrating 2013

Emerald is the Pantone Color of the Year

Pantone has named “emerald” as the “color of the year” for 2013. For the uninitiated, Pantone is an American company, an acknowledged, world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems and leading technology for the selection and accurate communication of color across a variety of industries.

Of course, why particularly emerald? â€œLively. Radiant. Lushâ€¦ A color of elegance and beauty Â that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.” This is how Pantone describes the color emerald. Because emerald is the luxurious green that can give an aura of richness to wherever it is used – whether in apparel, in jewelry, in home decor, adding color to office environs, it can liven up anything!

Coming back to jewelry, you can add that zing to your jewelry collection by adding a splendid emerald bijou like the one featured today. It will work its charm, regardless of the attention to design and detailing. It’s razzle dazzle is enough to capture imagination.

Natural Zambian Emerald

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Zambian Emerald GemstoneÂ Facts

Gemstone	Natural Zambian Emerald
Weight	2.20 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Â Zambia
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	New Delhi / India
All inclusive Price	$ 1575.35 / INR 85856.00
Comments	Featured today is a beautiful natural Zambian emerald of 2.20 carats set in Sterling silver as a Mercury talisman pendant. The oval cut fully natural and treatment-free emerald has a clarity and lustre that is very rare in emeralds and this one really casts a lasting impression. With excellent clarity and classic emerald green color, this is a beautiful jyotish gem that packs in a lasting promise.Natural emerald also known as panna is the gemstone of planet Mercury or Budh and is used to harness the benefic energies of this planet!Note: The above links generally exist on the website for a period of 40 days after which they are periodically deleted to make way for new gemstones and to enable faster browsing. Enjoy it in Video:

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Beautiful and Powerful – A Heady Combination in a Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

April 13, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Beautiful and Powerful – A Heady Combination in a Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Blue Sapphire
Weight	2.11 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Srilanka
Planetary Energy	Saturn
Patron Location	Ontario, Canada
All inclusive Price	$ 775 / INR 42237.50
Comments	This beats the boring, staid usual talismans any day! Well, its got to be pretty and sturdy if you have to have to have it on your person 24/7. That’s the deal with planetary talismans. And you have a winner here that scores really well in the departments of looks as well as power! This is one talisman whose power you can experience and you can look at adoring each day you wear it!Here’s a gorgeous fully natural and treatment free Ceylon Blue sapphire of 2.11 carats set in Sterling silver as a Saturn Talisman ring. The oval gem is a lovely sky blue in color with excellent clarity and electric lustre. The master cutters work on a good gem is palpable with the kind of brilliance he is able to bring out.Natural Blue sapphire or neelam is the gem of Lord Saturn and is used in Planetary Gem Therapy.to harness the energies of this powerful planet if Saturn happens to be a yogkaraka in the individual’s birth chart. Note: The above links generally exist on the website for a period of 40 days after which they are periodically deleted to make way for new gemstones and to enable faster browsing. Enjoy it in Video:

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Meditating on the Sacred Symbol of the Guru

April 12, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Meditating on the Sacred Symbol of the Guru

Symbol of Jupiter

Jupiter is the magnanimous planet â€“ the Guru. Also known as Brihaspati in Vedic Astrology, he signifies all things fortunate and auspicious. He is said to be Zeus, the famed father of Gods according to Greek mythology. Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and his depiction in mythology has been of one with enormous strength, big build and authority. Jupiter symbolically represents expensiveness.

This does not just go on to signify size but also to expansive living â€“ wider horizons, broader perspective, not constrained by limits, much more freedom and surely a lot of wisdom and good fortune. The esoteric astrological symbol of Jupiter is presented below. It resembles the mathematical numeral 4 but is actually an amalgamation of a crescent and a cross.

Jupiter

Brihaspati in Hindu Mythology

Among sacred symbols, the crescent signifies the soul and the cross signifies the body that must bear the cross of matter and material form and desires. Jupiter as a planet gives the human form the most expensive, richest way of manifestation. It combines the utmost goal of the soul with a fulfilling, life enriched by fortune and wisdom and leads on to the ultimate path. It is instrumental in a large way in ensuring a blessed existence. It is a planet of plenty, ensuring oneâ€™s needs of all kinds are cared for!

Life when it has not taken shape is conscious, when takes birth is self conscious and once it sees the truth is super-conscious! And it is Jupiter and its grace that can direct as well as speed up the souls journey into merging with the super consciousness.

Meditating upon this symbol can be an uplifting experience and open up new vistas for an individual.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Yellow Sapphire Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Yellow Sapphire
Weight	2.38 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Sri Lanka/Ceylon
Â Planetary Energy	Jupiter
Patron Location	New York, USA
All inclusive Price	$ 1465.24 / INR 79855.58
Comments	Featured today is a beautiful natural and treatment free Ceylon yellow sapphire of 2.38 carats set in 22 karat yellow gold as a Jupiter talisman. The Ceylon yellow sapphire is a cushion cut with a coveted canary yellow color and superb clarity. The gemstone is lustrous and is a fine example of a good jyotish gem.Note that the symbol of Guru/ Jupiter stands in relief in the shanks of the ring in 18 karat white gold.Natural yellow sapphire also known as pukhraj/ pushyaraag is the gemstone of planet Jupiter/ Guru/ Brihaspati. The yellow sapphire is always set in the precious metal yellow gold befitting Brihaspatiâ€™s status as the mentor of the gods, the royal priest! Note: The above links generally exist on the website for a period of 40 days after which they are periodically deleted to make way for new gemstones and to enable faster browsing. Enjoy it in Video: Â

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Rubies at Red Carpet – The Magic of Gemstones

April 10, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Rubies at Red Carpet – The Magic of Gemstones

Renee Zellweger in Ruby jewelry

Jewels are the eye catchers – the perfect tools to make one the cynosure. There is a breathtaking, awe-inspiring appeal about them which cannot be dismissed. For that very reason, classiest of jewels have been worn by celebs stand out and shine at red carpet events. If the celeb’s picture is to do the talking, what better accessories than classy jewelry to do achieve the objective!

At the 2013 Academy awards, popularly known as the Oscars, renowned Hollywood actress Ren©e Zellweger went completely the Van Cleef & Arpels way, where she wore 1960 “Twin Ruby” bracelets each featuring 464 rubies totalling 55 carats and 120 diamonds totalling 9.37 carats set in platinum and yellow gold.

Take a look at the stunning rubies and you will be able to see why it is such a desirable gem with the most popular as well as powerful individuals. The gemstone has a charm and charisma of its own.

She also wore a “Mystery Set” bracelet featuring 177 rubies totalling 35.74 carats and 118 diamonds totalling 6.87 carats set in platinum and yellow gold from their Heritage Collection. The big draw was the classy 1937 “Eventailâ” double fan clip featuring 53 rubies totalling 52.5 carats and 88 diamonds totaling 10.80 carats set in platinum. It was also complimented by a box clutch also from the Van Cleef & Arpels Collection – a 1945 yellow gold Minaudi¨re set with diamonds, rubies and sapphires.

Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Mozambique Ruby Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Mozambique Ruby
Weight	1.21 carats
Treatment	None.
Origin	Mozambique
Planetary Energy	Sun
Patron Location	Orissa / India
All inclusive Price	$ 2699.90 / INR 149844
Comments	Featured today is a natural and treatment free ruby from Mozambique. This African beauty is 1.21 carats in weight and has a deep vibrant reddish pink color. The clarity of this gem is amazing and is class apart. This oval cut ruby has been set in 22 Karat gold as a Sun talisman ring.Natural ruby or manik gemstone is the gem of Planet Sun, the king of the zodiac also known as Surya in Hindi and is used to harness its planetary energy.Note: The above links generally exist on the website for a period of 40 days after which they are periodically deleted to make way for new gemstones and to enable faster browsing.

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Natural Red Coral From Italy in a Planetary Bhasma Ring

March 29, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Natural Red Coral From Italy in a Planetary Bhasma Ring

Natural Organic Red Coral

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Organic Red CoralÂ GemstoneÂ Facts

Gemstone	Natural Organic Red Coral
Weight	4.75 carats
Treatment	None
Origin	Italy
Planetary Energy	Mars
Patron Location	New South Wales, Australia
All inclusive Price	$ 390.79 / INR 21688.85
Comments	Featured today is a fine natural and organic Italian Red Coral of 4.75 carats set in sterling silver as a Mars Talisman ring. The natural Red Coral is a beautiful triangular cut, a smooth blemish free surface and has a robust Mediterranean ox blood color. Natural Red coral is an opaque gem of organic origin.The gem has been set as a planetary Bhasma ring, with the symbol of Mars set in relief on the shanks of the ring and the bhasma or the herbal ash sealed in the tubular channels that form a part of the design alongside the gem. The planetary herb used for Mars is Khadira/ khair. Its botanical name is Acacia catechu. KhairThe wood of the tree is said to have antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Sushruta, the ancient Indian authority on medicine has described it as an anti-obesity substance. Natural red coral or Moonga is the gemstone of planet Mars also known as Angaraka, Kuja, Mangal etc. and is used to harness the energies of this valiant planet. Note: The above links generally exist on the website for a period of 40 days after which they are periodically deleted to make way for new gemstones and to enable faster browsing. Enjoy it in Video:

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Guru and Ganesha – The Form of the Formless, Key to the Code

March 26, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Guru and Ganesha – The Form of the Formless, Key to the Code

16 petalled Natural Yellow Sapphire Chakra ring

The discipline of Vedic astrology has Lord Ganesha as its chief deity. Ganesha, the mystical elephant god, with the guileless form of a child, the complex symbolism that possibly holds the keys to unravelling life. The Cosmic Coder, who has scripted destinies and bestows the grace to read through the blueprint of life. The blueprint that is contained in the numbers and alphabets stringing themselves in a unique way for an individual in the triangles and quadrants of the birth chart.

The form of Ganesha is extremely symbolic. Among his features, the most notable is the huge elephant head resting on the portly body of a young boy. Ganesha has the head of the elephant (the vehicle of Jupiter), symbolizing extreme intelligence, wisdom and the ability to stay unperturbed by the obstacles. Ganeshaâ€™s head is also symbolic ofÂ the Pranava Om.

GANESHA courtesy Mokshasketches blogspot

Ganesha rules over the panch bhootas â€“ air, earth, water, ether and fire therefore his control over all life is absolute. The first offerings are therefore rightfully his. Ganesha is also known as Vighnaharta (the remover of obstacles). The divine powers of Jupiter symbolise the ability of charting oneâ€™s course with a level head despite difficulties.

All it takes is the keen observance of the habits and way of life of this gentle giant and one can take many life lessons, including method of keeping tremendous power, fearlessness and force nestled quietly and being able to carry it with quiet grace.

The story of Parvati (shakti) giving form to Ganesha and then him getting an elephant head after an enraged Shiva beheading him is not just a mythical tale.

It is also a cryptic code where Ganesha, the guardian of the mooladhara chakra (shakti in her rawest form), is annihilated by Shiva (crown chakra). The mooladhara can be harmonized when the impulsive energies of its guardian are internalized along with the wisdom, that is signified by the elephant head i.e Jupiter energies.

Mooladhara ChakraThat is when the Jupiter enables the rise of the Kundalini Shakti after the syncronization of chakras has been affected by imbibing of wisdom.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Yellow Sapphire GemstoneÂ Facts

Gemstone	Natural Yellow Sapphire
Weight	3.06carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Sri Lanka/Ceylon
Planetary Energy	Jupiter
Patron Location	Hyderabad/ India
All inclusive Price	$ 1504.31 / INR 82737.10
Comments	Featured today is a natural and treatment free yellow sapphire of 3.06 carats set in gold as a Jupiter talisman ring. The natural unheated yellow sapphire from Srilanka is a rich butter yellow colored gem with excellent clarity. The gem is a oval cut yellow sapphire.Natural yellow sapphire or pukhraj is the gemstone of Lord Jupiter / Brihaspati and is used to harness its energies. Note: The above links generally exist on the website for a period of 40 days after which they are periodically deleted to make way for new gemstones and to enable faster browsing.

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Identity Secured – Journey of a Natural Brazilian Emerald to the Realm of Precious

March 21, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Identity Secured – Journey of a Natural Brazilian Emerald to the Realm of Precious

Natural Brazilian Emerald

Of the many origins of the fascinating emeralds, Brazil finds a mention too. Infact, it is one of the world’s major producers of natural emerald, besides being the producer the largest varieties of colored gemstones in the world, nearly 90 in number! It is a vast nation with a rich tapestry of geographical factors that have contributed to its natural wealth.

The discovery of emeralds in Brazil though was a fairly late occurrence as recent as early 1960â€™s. Even then, it was a struggle for this gem to find recognition as a true precious gem as enjoyed by its peers from Colombia and Zambia.

In 1963, Jules Sauer, the renowned owner of Amsterdam Sauer and gem dealer, found beryl in Salininha in Brazil’s Bahia State. As far back in time as reckoning went, the world of gemstones knew and categorised “emerald” as green beryl colored by the trace element chromium. The problem arose because the Brazil Bahia emerald were colored by both vanadium and chromium more of its color coming from vanadium.

Jules Sauer

It was only when he submitted specimens to Gemological Institute of America (GIA) gem lab and obtained its identification and certification as precious emerald, did the world sit up and take notice of the Brazilian emerald. The Brazilian emerald is remarkable with its vivacious rich green color. In the good quality, brazil emerald it is easy to notice the innate glow of the gem, which adds a lot to its value.

Most of the Brazil emerald comes from the state gem state of Minas Gerias. The forms of mining vary from the almost primitive ways of men going down mining shafts in a leather harness, to the state of the art machines operating at the surface level. Most of the emerald occurs here in mica, biotite and talc schists.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Brazilian Emerald Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Brazilian Emerald
Weight	3.03 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Brazilian
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	Greater London / United Kingdom
All inclusive Price	$ 2944.75 / INR 163433.60
Comments	Featured today is a fine oval cut, natural and treatment free Brazilian emerald. This natural emerald of 3.03 carats has a deep rich emerald green color and has been set in 22 karat gold ring as a Mercury talisman ring.Natural emerald also known as Esmeralda, zammrud and panna is the gemstone of Planet Mercury/ Budh. According to Vedic astrology this gem can be worn as a talisman to harness the powers of Mercury. Note: The above links generally exist on the website for a period of 40 days after which they are periodically deleted to make way for new gemstones and to enable faster browsing.

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