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Gem price per carat/The gemstone Pricing Index- The definitive guide to put correct Gem prices like a professional

In an ideal, relaxed Â and less complicated world we would have been tempted to put the Title of this article as Gemstone Pricing for dummies or Price Gemstones like a Pro in 10 minutes or but alas the world of Colored Gemstones is not so simple. We see individuals spending hours on end search for gemstones price list/ gem prices list or gemstone pricing index and receive countless mails inquiring about the same.

Pricing of Gemstones is actually as complicated as their color itself. At the very outset the singular truth we can tell you is that there is NO Gem Price List, No list that enumerates Gem price per carat and there is Not a Gemstone Pricing index. If there was an excel sheet like that wouldnâ€™t all of us want one!

And if you can put the price of a Gemstone accurately a lucrative career awaits you. Gemologists and Gem dealers would be willing to pay thousands of dollars just for your opinion let alone retail customers!

Colored Gemstones come in a multitude of hues, tones, shades, shapes and that makes it difficult to have a singular definitive price or a gem price index unlike Diamonds where range of color and shapes is very limited.

The World of Colored Gemstones Starts where the world of Diamonds ends and is a seamless territory!

Then what is the way to identify the correct Gem Price. Is there a methodology to pay the correct Gem Price that delivers value for you and ensures your safety and protection?

Here are the top factors that affect Gem prices. Focusing on this approach can get you good results even if they are not the perfect results. But if you have this information and implement it in actual practice then results can be quite satisfactory

Factors affecting Gem Price/ Key points to know how to price a Gemstone correctly:

Rarity is directly proportional to Gem Price-Welcome to the world of Geometrical Progression.

There are several factors that determine the price per carat of precious colored gemstones. The prices are directly proportionate to several factors. And also the prices of gemstones do not increase with mathematical progression, rather with geometrical progression.

For example, if a gem, which weighs 1 carat, may cost $500, but if all things remain equal the same gem at 2 carats may cost upto $2000 per carat just because a 2 carat Gem would be rarer than a 1 carat Gem. There is no set price range for colored gemstones. The price for the same colored gemstones may vary from as little as $10 per carat upto even $10000 per carat depending upon the quality and several other factors.

And for the classic colored gemstones-The classic Big Three of Colored Gemstones- Rubies, Emeralds and Sapphires the costs increase dramatically as the quality and size of the gem increases. Below are listed some of the factors that determine the cost of colored gemstone.

Rarity and Diversity- Rarity is directly proportional to Gemstone price

Gems that are rarer than others command a higher price per carat than the gemstones that are available relatively easier. Gems like Diamonds, Sapphires, and Rubies are more expensive than gems like Garnets, Amethysts or Peridots etc. Having said that it is also important to state that even though Sapphires, Rubies etc are more expensive that than the others it also has to be said that some gemstones are more rare than others, like Rubies are far more rare that Sapphires. Hence a Ruby would be of a higher price than an Amethyst just because Ruby is rarer than an Amethyst.

Taking Rarity to another level letâ€™s take the price among various Rubies.Â A Burma Ruby would be priced higher than a Thai Ruby. Why? Because it is more rare than the Thai!.Â Does this finish the rarity story? No not yet. Itâ€™s just starting.

Now you know Ruby is more expensive than a Peridot, You also know Burma Ruby is more expensive than a Thai. So what is complicated? Color! A Imperial Pigeon Blood Burma Ruby Â would command a higher price than a pinkish red Burma Ruby and the story goes on.

Hence all Burma Rubies will not have the same price. This is the reason why you cannot have a Burma Ruby Price List or a Ceylon Sapphire price list or an emerald price list.

Nature makes precious colored Gemstones over million of years and natureâ€™s capacity to replenish fine specimens is limited.

Rarity is the biggest factor that affects Gem pricing and is directly proportional to the Gem Cost.

Precious Gemstones unlike apples do not grow on Trees!

In todayâ€™s world you even pay a premium for fully natural, organic apples without a wax coating so what to speak about Gemstones!

Gemstone Color: The Most Vital Factor in Gemstone Pricing.

The most important factor that determines the price per carat of a colored gemstone is COLOR! Â The word color in the world of Gemstones is not so simple. Color is everything in a colored Gemstone. Gemstone color is made up of Hue Tone and Saturation.

The purest color begets premium price. By purest we mean that minimal to no hues of other colors are present in it, have high levels of saturation and also have the best tones. Also one must keep in mind that color may vary from region to region.

Just focus on one color to keep this simple. Are all greens same? No they are not.Â Notice the sheer range of Green.

Chart Depicting the Tone Chart depicting Saturation

Colored Gemstones Tone Chart- Vivid Tones will increase Gem Price.

For example a Zambian mine would produce an Emerald of a Vivid and rich green color, where as a Colombian Emerald would produce a spring grass green color.

Notice some of the Emeralds rings already featured on the Gemstoneuniverse blog. You can search the blog and you shall also get the pricing for each of these rings. See and evaluate how hue, tone and saturation affect the price.Whatever the shade of color that is native to that region, the purity of color is the one of the most important factor to determine the price per carat of a colored gemstone.

Clarity: How Clarity Affects Gem Pricing.

The clarity of a gemstone is also one of the important factors that determine the price per carat of a colored gemstone. The rate of a gemstone would increase dramatically as the clarity of a colored gemstone increases.

The lesser the visible inclusions the higher the price per carat. Although inclusions that do not hinder the beauty or color of the gemstones are generally acceptable!

And also fine inclusions are proof that the gem is natural and untreated. However there are some gemstones in which fine characteristic inclusions are accepted, like Emeralds and to some extent Rubies. Gemologists refer to these fine inclusions in Emeralds as Jardins.

Note the difference of clarity in the two emerald rings given below.

Notice the clarity in this emerald ring and compare with the emerald ring given below Compare Clarity with the Emerald ring above

Cut/Shape: Symmetry is Directly Proportional to Price.

The cut of a colored gemstone also has significant bearing on the price per carat. Some gemstones are traditionally cut in particular shapes. Like the Emerald has always commanded more price when fashioned as an Emerald cut, and Sapphires are considered more desirable in the oval cuts.

What ever may be the cut, it has to be made sure that the maximum play and penetration of light takes place so as to bring out the brilliance and scintillation of the color of the gemstone.

The more masterfully crafted the gemstone the better the polish and blemish free surface the costlier the gemstone.

Exotic and unusual shapes, like round, Pear etc are priced at a premium as shaping the gems into these shapes leads to more wastage of the raw material/gem roughs.

Chart Showing Various Gem Cuts

Gem Weight and Size and its affect on Gemstone Pricing.

As the weight of the gemstone increases so also the price. If the above given factors are met and a gemstone increases in weight the price per carat of the colored gemstone increases manifold.

As mentioned earlier the price of precious colored gemstone increase with geometrical progression. For example a gemâ€™s price may increase in geometrical progression for weights upto 3-4 carats, but colored gemstones of 4 carats and above are priced at a premium even above the regular geometrical progression, as the availability of colored gemstones at such sizes is extremely rare.

Even gemstones that are calibrated are more expensive as the wastage percentage increases in order to get gems to one size and shape.

Treatment or Lack of Treatment and its effect on Gemstone Pricing!

Colored gemstones that are not treated/ enhanced in any manner so as to increase its color or clarity are gemstones that command premium prices. Treated gems are relatively cheaper are may be accepted in few jewelry markets, but untreated and natural gems always have and will always be a premium.

It has become extremely rare in todayâ€™s market to get untreated colored gemstones with good color and clarity levels, so and untreated colored gemstone with good clarity and color command a premium price.

So a heated Blue Sapphire of the same color, cut, carat weight might be cheaper than an Unheated one by 4 times and maybe more expensive than a diffused one by 200 times. Lack of treatment is directly proportional to Gem price.

Origin and its effect on Gemstone price!

Even though the origin does not often have much bearing on the price of a colored gemstone, the price may shoot up for some gemstones from certain regions. Like a Burma Ruby comes at a huge premium as availability is extremely rare due to several factors.

So also Kashmir Blue Sapphires come at a price out of reach of most of the seekers of colored gems as mining in this region has stopped and also the color Cornflower Blue peculiar to this region has been placed at a premium by gem connoisseurs.

Origin and its affect on Gemstone priceSupply and availability: Depending upon the source that the colored gemstone has been purchased from the price per carat may vary drastically. From the Gem Mine to the end customer the gemstone passes through many hands. Starting from the mine owner to the retailer!

As the gemstone passes from hand to hand, the price increases manifold as each person in the chain keeps some profits and by the time it reaches the end consumer it is out of reach of the common man. So depending upon whom you purchase a colored gemstone from the price may vary by upto 250 â€“ 300%.

Political/ economic Factors-Other Factors that effect Gem Pricing!

Gemstones are mined and sourced from areas that are not exactly Picture perfect. Imagine sourcing Rubies from Madagascar with rats and roaches for company, or going to Burma to search for a Natural ruby and getting the company of mafia, military police, mosquitoes and snakes as a bonus or getting emeralds from Afghanistan or Colombia. There are several other factors like this one that effect gem price. Of course there is no Price for a Human Life.

So keep in mind the above factors and determine that if you are getting a colored gemstone at a price too expensive for your taste, it probably is! A fine colored gemstone is hard to come by, and to get one that satisfies the above criteria is harder still to get. Colored gemstones are miracles of nature and also very rare. They not only give you lasting value but also color up your life!

Contentment is a Pearl of Great Price and whoever procures it at the expense of a ten thousand desires makes a wise and a happy purchase.

Team Gemstoneuniverse with inputs from Certified Gemologists and Team members who have experience over two decades of pricing of Colored Gemstones.

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Getting Best Results in a Debilitated Saturn Dasha with Saturn Hemmed between Rahu & Ketu

March 28, 2022 by gemstoneuniverse

Beautiful Unheated Cornflower Blue Sapphire of Jyotish Quality in a Kundalini Ring by Gemstoneuniverse

The top 3 dreaded planets in the Kaliyuga (The Present Age) Are Saturn, Rahu and Ketu and operation of periods of these planets strikes dread even in the hearts of the most Courageous. This article attempts to navigate through the myriad impact of these Planets.

Saturn: Shani Dev is Father Time and Saturn periods are the defining moments of life. Saturn gives the results of Karma- Actions done in the previous births and sometimes these periods can be painfully slow.

A lingering sense of something really bad happening is the result of an inauspicious Saturn operational in the birth chart.

Rahu: The Demon God Rahu is the Lord of Darkness and Perhaps the Most powerful Planet in the present age. If favourable or made favourable by the right mix of remedies It can make one person a king else Rahu periods can be very detrimental to the mind and relationships.

To navigate through Rahu periods in a reasonably successful manner please click here.

Ketu: The Headless Portion of the Snake God, The dervish or Fakir in whose periods everything can become Zero( 0) is Ketu.

These baffling periods need the blessings of God and a Good Mentor to navigate through.

All 3 of these planets are hard influences that take away innocence. Initial Failures are accompanied by depression, fear and a feeling of being abandoned.

Individually by themselves they are capable of causing a lot of grief but if interlinked in anyway then it can be a double whammy or a triple whammy unless the right remedial measures are done and those are not found on the internet.

That, memory is crystal clear in my memory still. 26 years back a Gentleman owning a dry fruit and incense stick store In Khari Baoli in Delhi came with his two Son’s to get guidance on their horoscopes.

Both of them were going through a tough time and the Gentleman was not keeping good health. He was thinking should he write a will and who will inherit the shop because both of his Son’s were disappointing him.

The first Son was in 1^st Year B.Com in a Delhi College and He was Undergoing Sade Sathi (The 7 and a half Year Saturn Cycle) with Rahu Dasha with Rahu posited in the sign of Pisces.

When I Said he had the potential to be the best garbage and sewage cleaner and later get into politics His Father was shocked. I made a special ring from him- Something similar to the ring featured today.

Today He is one of the biggest Sewage contractors in the country, drives a fancy limousine and is connected with the Who’s Who in the country.

Such are the ways Destiny works. Off and On he complains about some mental issues and shows his vulnerability to me but in front of the world He is A Hawk always alert.. Always on Target.

His Father did not live log enough to see this success and social status. Yes, I know he mentally imagined his Son manually scavenging and disposing of Garbage but Life, God and Destiny have other Plans.

The Second Son was in 12^th Grade and Had in Interesting Saturn, Ketu and Venus conjunction with Ketu Period starting in 2 years.

I asked his father does he like foreign countries.

His Father Said that he used to go to Kabadi Bazzar( Scrap Market) and Buy old foreign magazines and put pictures of fancy places in his room.

I advised him to use his connections and do a diploma course in hospitality while completing his 12^th grade.

Using a recommendation from me, I got him a 2 hour daily internship( Not Paid) to work in a Hotel In Delhi in the evening after school.

To cut a long story short, a Year and a half of this arrangement He met a Guest at a hotel who gave him the offer of being a junior manager on a cruise ship and handling the bar and managing the fashion jewellery business on the cruise liner.

As his father asked again, I gave him my blessings and he was off to Cayman Islands.

Today, After proving his worth in the hospitality industry and being the GM of one the finest hotels in the world- He today runs an independent consultancy that advises premier hospitality concerns, fashion houses and event management companies in the world.

In short the gist is: Every Planetary position is a gift but correct diagnosis is important and Hard Work is Mandatory.

What was the role of Venus (Daitya Guru Shukrachrya-Demon God Venus) in this I Leave it to your imagination.

Some Features of the Ring Featured today:

– Powerful Blue Sapphire Kundalini Serpent Power ring from the house of Gemstoneuniverse.

– Especially created for those who have Saturn- Venus Hemmed in between the Rahu- Ketu Axis.

– Beautiful pristine Royal Blue Unheated Ceylon Sapphire of 4.21 carats.

– The serpent power is curtailed by putting Diamonds in the Snake Eyes- Representing their Guru- Shukrachrya- Venus

– A power like no other sure to bring all that one desires.

– Not for commercial sale. These master rings are recommended by me for advanced Gem Therapy users after thorough analysis of the birth chart, life conditions and objectives.

– This talismanic ring harnesses the power of Lord Saturn, Venus, Rahu & Ketu in 1 single talismanic ring. These secrets are known only to a chosen few. This is too much power to handle and should be used judiciously.

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Gemstone	Natural Blue Sapphire
Weight	4.210 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Sri Lanka
Planetary Energy	Saturn
Patron Location	Bihar
All inclusive Price	INR 6,67,785.00/- USD ($) 8753 * ( Why)
Comments	* Foreign Exchange Rate at the Date of Shipping An electric Blue Sapphire with scintillating Lustre and a powerful Draw. Blessed with the coveted Cornflower Blue Colour and certified by one of the premium Labs in the world this is a masterpiece Once in a Life Gemstone chosen by the coveted Jyotish Gemstone Therapy Process. World class Design, fine workmanship and Great Results all make this a contender for one of the top designs of 2022 by Gemstoneuniverse. Scintillating Unheated and Untreated Blue Sapphire from Sri Lanka with electric lustre and high clarity (96% and above), that is very rare in unheated Sapphire. The colour shades are alluring and sacred shades of Blue that will instantly connect with you at a soul level. Lord Shani/ Saturn stands for discipline, dedication and determination and if Saturn is playing a major role in your chart, invite his blessings by wearing his Gem. It’s a kaleidoscopic wonder – this gem. A fantastic work of perfect lapidary! The gem has been fashioned so masterfully that the magic of light works through its facets in an amazing way, glowing sections bathed in shiny resplendent glory as you turn it around. Super premium natural, unheated and treatment free blue sapphire from Srilanka, as good as it gets! Lavish and uniform spread of rich shimmering blue color and superb clarity make it a superior gem. Palpable planetary energies that ensure you will own a fantastic talisman and a beautiful gem. Excelling on all 4C’s of cut, colour, clarity and carat weight these true Jyotish Gemstones are brimming with energies of Lord Shani and will bring in the choicest blessings of Sri Shani Bhagwan. Every single Blue Sapphire has been selected as per the Jyotish Gemstones Therapy™ a copyrighted process exclusive to Gemstoneuniverse wherein a Gem has to qualify on 69 highly specialized parameters to be classified as a Jyotish Gemstone. Energized and consecrated with Sri Shiva Pooja and full fledged Vedic Shani/Saturn Pooja these empowering Blue Sapphires will change your life. This is a responsibly sourced, ethically mined, conflict Free Gemstone What are you waiting for- claim your space in the Sun and never turn back. True Jyotish Gemstones that shall deliver the results only Jyotish Gemstones are capable of delivering.

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He is one of the leading experts & professionals in the field of gems and Gemology. He is also an Accredited Jewelry Professional from the GIA (Gemological Institute of America).

He is the horoscope columnist and astrologer of the Deccan Herald-a Leading English Daily Published from India. He is widely credited with standardizing Gem Therapy & spreading the knowledge of Jyotish Gemstones at a larger scale.

He is the author of the internationally acclaimed book The Secrets of Jyotish Gems.

Acclaimed Spiritual Guru, World renowned Astro Gemologist, Author, Thought Leader, Mentor of Millionaires, Hailed as the Father of Astro Gemology he has been featured in publications of international repute such as Forbes, Fortune, Entrepreneur, Business World and Times of India Etc.

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MAHA SHIVA- AND HIS RATRI- The Legend Gem of Mahashivarathri

March 14, 2021 by gemstoneuniverse

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Lord Shiva as Neelkanth

Festival of Mahashivaratri is the most important festival for the millions of devotees of Lord Shiva. The festival has been accorded lot of significance in Hindu mythology. It says that a devotee who performs sincere worship of Lord Shiva on the auspicious day of Shivaratri is absolved of sins and attains moksha.

Even till date, devotees of Lord Shiva perform the ritual worship of Shivaratri with care and devotion. They observe day and night fast and give sacred bath to Shiva Linga with honey, milk, water etc. Hindus consider it extremely auspicious to worship Lord Shiva on a Shivaratri as it is believed that worship of Lord Shiva with devotion and sincerity absolves a devotee of past sins. The devotee reaches the abode of Lord Shankar and lives there happily. He is also liberated from the cycle of birth and death and attains moksha or salvation.

From wearing tiger skin to smearing his body with ash to smoking a chillum, he has a personality unlike other gods – the one who makes mistakes and learns from them, the one who dances with a free mind, the one who leads a simple life. And it is always interesting to read stories and facts about him. No wonder Shiva is everyone’s favourite.

Shiva- The Neelkanta- (Blue Sapphire)

Also known by the name of Neelkantha, Shiva got the blue neck after drinking the poison, Halahala, during the Churning of Ocean (Samudra Manthan) to get the elixir of life (Amrit).

The legend says that during Samudra Manthan, the ocean of the milk was being churned by the devas and asuras, the first thing to appear was a dark sticky foam, the poison Halahala that had the power to destroy the universe. Soon, its fumes started to spread in the air and water. Shiva drank it to save the world. Goddess Parvati caught hold of his neck to avoid the poison from entering his body and so it remained in his throat making it blue coloured.

Shiva- The Kapali- The Bead-(Rudraksh)

Shiva’s body is always covered with ash and his devotees wear an ash tilak. It is said that he wears ash to remind his devotees about reality, and foolishness of getting enamoured by physical beauty.

The story goes like this. One day the powerful sage Parnada was cutting some grass when he cut his finger and instead of blood his finger oozed the sap of a tree, and he was filled with pride. Shiva who witnessed this event took the guise of an old man and asked him the reason for his delight, and Parnada said that he had become the most pious man in the world. But the old man questioned the sage’s joy saying that it was just sap; when trees and plants are burned they turn into ash. The old man demonstrated it by slicing his finger and spilled ash. Sage Parnada realized that it was Shiva before him and asked him to forgive his ignorance.

Shiva- The Shaktidutt – The Red-RUBY

Goddess Kali is regarded as the most fierce and destructive form of Shakti.

Once upon a time, Rakta Beej, a powerful demon could duplicate himself as soon as a drop of his blood touched the Earth. He was soon uncontrollable. Hence, Shakti in the form of Goddess Durga was summoned to kill the demon. As soon as she wounded him, his blood fell on Earth and the demon kept on multiplying. Enraged by this, the Devi took the fierce form of Kali and slayed each demon and drank his blood immediately. After she consumed the army the Goddess became mad with blood lust and slayed the innocent. The Gods approached Shiva for help who lay down among the corpses. Accidentally, she stepped on Shiva and soon realised her mistake and calmed down which made her tongue stick out.

Shiva- Gangeshwara – The WhiteTopaz

Among the number of legends associated with Ganga and Shiva, the most famous one goes like this:

Once, Bhagiratha asked Brahma to bring the river Ganges down to earth to purify the souls of his ancestors and help them to attain nirvana. Brahma asked Bhagiratha to propitiate Shiva, for only he could break Ganga’s landfall. Ganga arrogantly flew down to earth but Shiva calmly trapped her back in his matted locks and let her out in seven streams; Bhagirathi, Janhvi, Bhilangana, Mandakini, Rishiganga, Saraswati, and Alaknanda. She then followed Bhagiratha, who lead her to his ancestors and with her purity, released their souls.

Shiva – The Tandavadhari – The Emerald

Shiva takes the form of Nataraja to suppress Apasmara – the symbol of ignorance.

One of the interesting legends related to Shiva’s tandava goes like this: Once, the dwarf demon Apasmara challenged Shiva. Shiva took the form of Nataraja and performed the famous Tandava, eventually crushing the arrogant Apasmara under his right foot. Since Apasmara should not die to preserve the balance between knowledge and ignorance, it is believed that Lord Shiva forever remains in his Nataraja form suppressing Apasmara for eternity. His Nataraja avatar is a message that ignorance can only be overcome by knowledge, music, and dance.

Shiva- The Vasukitanaya – Rahu-Ketu (Hessonite- Cat’s eye)

It is said that the three rounds of the snake around his neck depicts future, present and past.

Well, there are numerous tales associating snakes and Shiva. According to one, during Samudra Manthan, the churning of the ocean, Shiva drank a deadly poison. It is believed that there were also some snakes in water who did the same. Impressed by this act of snakes, Shiva accepted Vasuki (king of snakes) around his neck. However, in another version of this story, the snakes helped Shiva keep the poison in his throat.

There is another legend which says that the snakes found on his body became ornaments during his marriage with Parvati. Also, it is said that Shiva made ornaments out poisonous snakes and submitted it to Parvati as gift. Snakes, especially cobras, are said to carry ‘mani’ (rubies) in their head that served as lamps during night to Parvati and Shiva.

Shiva- Chandrashekara – The pearl

There is a reason why this mighty lord is called Chandrashekhara. The word ‘chandra’ means moon and ‘shekhara’ means crest or peak. The moon adorns the head of Shiva, which is explained as the peak – point of any human being. During, the Churning of Ocean, when Lord Shiva consumed Halahala, his body temperature started rising. As it is believed that the moon is cool in its demeanor, he placed the moon on his head to lower his body temperature.

Here’s another story. Daksha Prajapati, one of the sons of Lord Brahma, had 27 stars as his daughters who were married to the moon. However, the moon had a special attraction towards one of his many wives – she was Rohini and this caused trouble for the other wives. Daksha then warned the moon to treat all his wives equally but it didn’t listen. Due to this, he cursed the moon that it would lose its shine day by day. Soon it started losing light and took refuge in the ocean. Without the moon, the balance of nature got disturbed as the lives dependent on the light of the moon started suffering. To end this, all deities requested Shiva to do something. The moon then took refuge in Shiva’s matted hair. He succeeded in making the moon grow in size for 15 days and then wane for another 15 days, (which is why we see a full moon and a new moon!).

Shiva- The Nandikeshvara – Yellow Sapphire

The story goes like this: Surabhi, the original mother of all the cows, began to give birth to a lot of cows. The milk from all these cows flooded the home of Shiva. Angry at this disturbance to his meditation, the god struck the cows with fire from his third eye. Seeing this, the other gods sought to calm Shiva down by offering him a magnificent bull – Nandi, the son of Surabhi and Kasyapa, which he accepted and rode. Nandi also became the protector of all animalsThe Chaturdashi Tithi (fourteenth) of Phalguna (as per the Purnimant calendar) or Magha (as per the Amavasyant calendar) Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the Moon) is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This day is known as Maha Shivratri, while the other Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Tithis are called Masik Shivratri. Devotees of Lord Shiva observe a day-long fast, remain awake all night and perform puja during Nishita Kaal (midnight)

On this auspicious occasion GEMSTONEUNIVERSE wishes you the blessings of Shiva Shankar to be with all of you. May his glorious divine and merciful attributes remind us of our own abilities and strive to lift ourselves to heights.

Mahima Anu Jain

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Gem Therapy for Objective of success in a judicial career, becoming a Judge

October 27, 2018 by gemstoneuniverse

Fine Colombian Emerald of 2.78 carats set in 22 K Gold Ring

This Share is a part of Share Gem Therapy Objectives and Case Studies.

Gem Therapy for Objective of success in a judicial career, becoming a Judge

Editorâ€™s Note: These objectives are published as furnished by patrons with no edits for grammar, language or punctuation marks etc. In most cases the formatting etc is also ignored

Gem Therapy Objectives shared by the patron:

Gender: Female

Year of Birth: 1969

She is one successful advocate aspiring to become a high court judge. She is well experienced and honest in her practice.

Objectives above were sent by her Husband.

Individual seeking gem therapy has sent the objective statement in a very crisp and clear manner which is free from any kind of ambiguity.

The single objective for seeking Gem therapy is to realize the career ambition of becoming a high court judge.

Even though this objective is stated in a single line it has a lot of ramifications given the existing judicial system in India, the number of vacancies that are minimal and other qualifications that will enable her to be in the coveted position of a Judge.

In modern day career in judiciary and law one has to analyse the position of Mercury in addition to Jupiter with far reaching changes occurring in the functioning of the judiciary. More emphasis is now on communication as well as digitization of records.

As more and more judicial case data become online Mercuryâ€™s role in the chart becomes very vital in the information age.

Mercury, Sun and Jupiter combine very well in the 4^th house of assets, pleasures and education in the horoscope and aspect the 10^th house of career, profession and rewards wherein lies Jupiterâ€™s own sign of Pisces in the moon chart

For a Government related job and position one also has to analyze the position of Sun and the sign of Leo in the horoscope.

Venus being the lord of Libra Ascendant and the 8^th house of hidden secrets is posited powerfully in the sign of Leo in the 11^th house of profits and recognition.

All in all a very powerful chart that has all the necessary ingredient for realization of the career objectives of being a judge.

She was advised an Emerald in the little finger of right hand in Gold to boost the power of Mercury which is also a Yogakaraka (a planet capable of causing much good) planet for Libra Ascendant and to activate the power of Venus in Leo in addition a Diamond was advised in the ring finger of right hand in 18K Gold. An optimum Gem recommendation, that will fortify the many positives of the chart and help her overcome some of the negative features.

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Gemstone	Natural Colombian Emerald
Weight	2.78 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Colombia
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	Kolkatta/ West Bengal
All inclusive Price	$ 1760.26 / INR 120847 ( Why?)
Comments	Beautiful, resplendent regal and gloriously verdant Colombian Emerald of 1.70 carats set in 22 K Gold ring. Note that the Emerald is only 2.78 carats but the purity and depth of colour and fantastic clarity lend it the appearance of a 4 carat gem. Even though the emerald has the classic jardine inclusions they are mostly concentrated on the fringes bring in the expertise of Gem selection to the fore. Blessed Late summer grass green colour in this Colombian Emerald that contrasts well with the sheen of 22K high caratage gold to produce a stunning planetary talisman. A wondrous miracle of nature that shall deliver the cherished results that only true Jyotish Gemstones can deliver and promise. A Gemstoneuniverse special as always. Heart-warming to see this order coming out of West Bengal where maximum failures of Gem therapy and most poor implementation of Gem therapy happen due the use of higher weight flawed poor stones sold in Rattis. It is glad to see individuals understanding of Jyotish Gemstones and Gem therapy spreading. Emerald benefits

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Is it true that Gemstones have a life span & stop being effective after their life span?

August 24, 2018 by gemstoneuniverse

Unheated Sri Lankan White Sapphire from the Gemstoneuniverse collection

Instead of using Lifespan and going by the intent of the question it would be better to use the term, â€œPeriod of Maximum Effectivity“.

A Gemstone can be called as a Gemstone only when it has three attributes- Precious, Rare and Durable.

Going by the above all real Gemstones except for organic ones like coral and pearl can have infinite life spans provided they are stored carefully and kept free from damage etc.

Now that we can say that a Gem can have an infinite life span, each Gem is maximum effective for planetary & astrological benefits for a person for a fixed length of time.

Most learned people have agreement on the following period of maximum effectivity as follows:

Diamond: 7 Years

Ruby & Sapphire, Blue Yellow & White: 5 years

Emerald: 4 years some say 5

Red Coral, Cat’s Eye, Hessonite: 3 years

Natural Pearl: 2 Years 2 Months and 27 days.

All Uparatnas/ Semi Precious superior alternative gemstones have a maximum effective life span of 3 years.

Once this period of wearing is over the Individual should go in for a new Gemstone and it will again be astrologically effective for the time period stated above.

In this period of maximum effective lifespan the gemstone will bestow the maximum benefits to the individual.

Now as discussed earlier about definition of Gemstones and lifespan the same Gemstone will be effective for a new person again for the period of maximum effectivity.

If you want to assess the term Life Span” in a Gemological point of view then pearls and corals waste with usage and may have restricted life spans

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural White Sapphire GemstoneÂ Facts

Gemstone	Natural White Sapphire
Weight	2.706 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Srilanka
Planetary Energy	Venus
Patron Location	USA
All inclusive Price	$ 2524.80 / INR 173335.16(Why?)
Comments	Take a look at the Video of this fantastic Unheated White Sapphire Venus Talisman and you will instantly know why Jyotish Gemstones are so special and bring in special changes in a person’s life. Scintillating Emerald cut White Sapphire brimming with purity and absolutely no tints which is very rare. Cut and polished in one of Europe’s top Lapidary, this crystal has a clarity of over 97%( Very Rare in an Unheated Gemstone) and full of radiance and lustre. The scintillating halo of American Diamonds around the unheated white sapphire gives it is sterling character and an unmatched panache. It is Gems like these that bring the so called powerful changes in an Individual’s life.

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Which are the best Gemstones for Love Marriage Sex & Relationships?

April 13, 2018 by gemstoneuniverse

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Leverage 5000 year old Vedic Wisdom to find the best Gemstones for Love Marriage Sex and Relationships

â€œLove is like the wind, you can’t see it but you can feel it.â€

â€• Nicholas Sparks- A Walk to Remember

It has taken us 22 years to write this article- Why? Because at Astro Journey and Gemstoneuniverse it has been a tradition never to write some wishy washy pseudo psychological rubbish of no value. We always offer content of value, tangible information on which people can act. Information that delivers value. Information that is actionable.

That being said there are two things that made us write this piece.

One was a request from our social media team at Facebook that said that a sizeable part of our community was in the age range of 18-24 and was looking for good content on this topic but was encountering wishy washy copy paste rubbish on the internet (see above). This segment was interested in good quality information about lucky gemstones for love and relationships without being too astrology oriented or being technically heavy.

Second a high percentage of our clients (around 30%) at Gemstoneuniverse come seeking us looking for a solutions looking at optimization of relationships. These range from Getting married, to avoiding a divorce, to getting a divorce, to finding an ideal life partner, to achieving relationship goals etc etc.

These individuals are individually guided as per case to case basis after a detailed assessment of their planetary positions, unique life situations and objectives. That being said, as discussed earlier let us not make this discussion Astrology heavy and delve right into the actionable part.

One thing, The Gemstone recommendations as per Indian Astrology for Love, Marriage, and Relationships etc are profound.

These are not some fluff like wear an Aventurine to balance your chakra to be more forgiving to your partner etc.

This is like Jet fuel leading to solid tangible results in the right hands.

So which are the top 5 Gemstones for Love Marriage Sex and Relationships?

Diamond and Venus: Venus is Love and Venus is beauty. Venus is the planet of romance, love, beauty, passion, luxury, style and panache.

The Diamond is the Gem of Love and RomanceVenus is also desire and lust. Venus is the planet that plants the first seed of love in the heart and the Gemstone of Venus is the brilliant White Diamond.

Contrary to 300 years of sustained marketing by Western Diamond trading companies-Diamond isnâ€™t actually a girlâ€™s best friend but is the best Gemstone for a man looking for love and passion.

It opens the door for a new love and gives the man new passionate energy for expression of love and passion. It is a well known fact that if a Man is experiencing delay in marriage then a Diamond if advised properly after analysis of the birth chart can remove the obstacles and get the man a good match.

Diamond is also very good for sexual health and blesses with energy and vitality. Diamond can also be substituted by White Sapphire.

Flawless Yellow Sapphire Jyotish Gemstone RingYellow Sapphire and Jupiter: What a Diamond does for a Man a Yellow Sapphire does for a Woman. This beautiful Gemstone carrying the energy of a benefic Jupiter-the planet of abundance, knowledge and wisdom blesses the Woman with a caring, compassionate, protecting and an understanding life partner.

Besides giving a loving and caring spouse the Yellow Sapphire removes delay in the marriage in the horoscope of a female native.

It provides stability and longetivity to the marriage. Jupiter and Yellow Sapphire also bless with maturity and understanding.

The Yellow Sapphire can be substituted by Golden Beryl also called as the Heliodor.

The Emerald Stands for Communication and Wit in a RelationshipEmerald and Mercury: Â Mercury is a Genius planet and rules over communication, wit, humour, camaraderie and joy and what would a relationship be without these virtues.

The Gem of Mercury is Emerald and Emerald facilitates great communication between the couples. It is an ancient tradition that if newly wed couples gift each other Emeralds on the wedding day their love keeps increasing every day.

Emerald can be substituted by a Peridot.

The Pearl Blesses With Beauty and HonestyNatural Pearl and Moon: Moon is the ruler of Peace, beauty, serenity, calmness, emotional quotient, fidelity, and confidence in each other and honesty in a relationship.

The Gemstone of the Moon is rare to find Natural Pearl which is just as rare as the virtues ruled by the Moon.

Those who have these blessed virtues in their relationships live an optimum life full of love and satisfaction.

The Natural pearl can be substituted by a Blue Sheen Moonstone

The Red Coral Provides Stability and Protection in a relationshipRed Coral and Mars– Mars is the planet of Energy, Vitality, Courage, Initiative, Protection and Goal Setting. This is the planet that enables a couple to work like partners or as a team to achieve life goals together in harmony without entropy.

It gives them the drive to complement each other, motivate each other and stand for each other come what may. This powerful gemstone also acts as a strong protective shield again jealousy, animosity and competition.

So here are the top 5 Gemstones for relationship and love goals. We wish you all the best in having the most wonderful life with your life partner.

For a more accurate assessment it is quite possible that you might get an entirely different recommendation based on your unique planetary positions and life conditions.

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Do all real Gems have flaws? Why or Why Not?

March 21, 2018 by gemstoneuniverse

Flawless Yellow Sapphire Jyotish Gemstone Ring from the Gemstoneuniverse collection of fine Jyotish Gemstones.

Summary

Flaws are different from Inclusions. Inclusions in a real & untreated Gemstone helps a Gem professional identify & conclusively specify the gem family.

Flaws are different from Inclusions.

Inclusions in a real and untreated Gemstone helps a Gem professional or a Gemologist identify and conclusively specify the gem/ mineral family and that the Gem was made in the lap of Mother Nature and exposed to the natural environment over many years rather than synthesized in a Lab.

All Gem families have characteristic inclusions/ tell tale signs that help in Gem identification and classification.

Itâ€™s beyond the scope of this platform to explain inclusions for each Gem family but as an example take Emerald for instance. It is always an included stone with presence of Jardines/ Gardens. These conclusively help a Gem professional identify that the Emerald is real and natural.

An Ultra clear Emerald will immediately raise a doubt in a professionals mind that the Gem has been treated to enhance clarity.

That being said the less inclusions the better the stone and that raises the quality which in turn is directly proportional to price.

There are many kinds of flaws. For example such color zoning or double colour in a single gem. These should be avoided by those looking at quality.

Also certain types of Astrological flaws have been described in numerous ancient texts that have to be absolutely avoided in Jyotish Gemstones as they lead to bad results. This requires deep knowledge and several years of practice. An example of Astrological flaws to be avoided is given here.

A Gem professional would be easily able to identify the difference between a flaw and an inclusion. Inclusions are like birth marks that certify that is Gem is natural and untreated.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Yellow Sapphire GemstoneÂ Facts

Gemstone	Natural Yellow Sapphire
Weight	3.08 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Srilanka
Planetary Energy	Jupiter
Patron Location	Chennai / India
All inclusive Price	$ 2082.89 / INR 133604 ( Why)
Comments	An absolutely gorgeous Yellow Sapphire Talisman from the Gemstoneuniverse collection of fine Jyotish Gemstones. The centre Gemstone is a fine unheated Yellow Sapphire from the famed Ratnapura mines of Ceylon. The colour is a top notch sacred shade of Golden Canary Yellow that is distributed evenly all over the Gemstone. Purity of colour and even distribution sets apart this Gemstone and puts it in top league. The cut is brilliant and symmetrical and facetted into a uniform oval to maximize the light movement. At an optimum carat weight this Yellow Sapphire is a powerhouse of Jyotish Energies and qualifies to be a true Jyotish Gemstone It is rare Gems like this chosen carefully by experts and free from any flaws as described in the classical texts that deliver powerful cherished results.

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How do I train myself in identifying pure gem stones?

January 8, 2018 by gemstoneuniverse

Brilliant Blue Sapphire Saturn Ring from the Gemstoneuniverse collection of Fine Jyotish Gemstones

Here are some of the fundamental steps that shall help you become a professional in Gem Identification

-Take a basic course on Geology-This will help in knowing about Crystals, Gemstones their occurrence, formation, origin identification

-Take a basic course on Gemology: The GIA course on Colored Gemstone essentials would be a great start. You shall be able to know chemistry, physical properties, crystal structure, and peculiarities about a lot of Gemstones.

You shall also learn about inclusions- Tell tale signs characteristic of Each Gemstone that shall help you in visual identification. This will also enable you to use basic Gemological instruments such as a 10x loupe, polariscope, Chelsea filter, refractometer etc.

-Read/ Subscribe to good Gemstone websites/Blogs that publish quality information periodically. The key is to contemplate on one subject at a time rather than all information together. It is important to understand the 4câ€™s of cut, colour, clarity and carat weight almost on a Regular basis.

I suggest you browse the Gemstoneuniverse Blog and read the Gemologistâ€™s notes for shipped out pieces. It is a huge database built over 2 decades and you have the advantage of evaluating the 4câ€™s with pictures and videos.

-Read classic Books such as Ruby and Sapphire by Richard Hughes and Secrets of the Gem Trade by Richard Wise. For Emeralds try to get hold of Ron Ringsrud Book.

Most importantly work with a reputable Jeweller, Gemstone Buying/ Trading House or a reputed Gemologist who works with Gemstones on a daily basis. This will be the most invaluable part of your training as daily you will practice and handle several samples.

There is no better education and training than this and no amount of education can be a substitute of this practical training.

I wish you very best in your endeavour and welcome you to the fraternity. Here is a nice eye candy for you:

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Blue Sapphire GemstoneÂ Facts

Gemstone	Natural Blue Sapphire
Weight	3.23 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural,
Origin	Srilanka / Ceylon
Planetary Energy	Saturn
Patron Location	UNITED STATES
All inclusive Price	$ 6591 / INR 421510.93 ( Why)
Comments	Ever Seen a More beautiful Blue Sapphire with such immense Lustre? Well, This is what Jyotish Gemstones are all about and this is what sets them apart to deliver the results of the planets. Beautifully facetted like a cushion this unheated Blue Sapphire is the Blessings of the famed Ratnapura Mines of Sri Lanka. Very close to the cornflower Blue Shade the hue, tone and Saturation is the perfect melee that give grace and exception to this Gemstone. Super lustre as is fire springing out of the Gem is another astonishing part of this Brilliant Blue Sapphire. Free from any flaws as listed in the sacred texts it is Jyotish Gemstones like this that bless an individual with exceptional Results. The Saturn Symbols on the ring Shank give extra powers to this Saturn Ring.

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How many millionaires wear Gemstones? Do successful people wear Gemstones?

November 20, 2017 by gemstoneuniverse

Filmstar and Icon Amitabh Bachchan Sporting Astrological Gemstones

If you are looking for an exact number that will be very difficult as nobody compiles this data statistically.

If your intent is asking do financially successful people wear Gemstones? Then the answer is a resounding yes.

Some people use Gemstones as they are auspicious or lucky for them, others such as Angelina Jolie flaunt them as a style/ fashion statement and People like Sylvester Stallone and Arnold SchwarzeneggerÂ wear them as an extension of their personality.

Around 65% of Indian Cabinet Ministers wear Gemstones. Industrialists, Celebrated Artists, Film stars like Amitabh Bachchan and seasoned career professionals wear Gemstones.

Exceptionally Clean Colombian Emerald set in Mercury Talismanic Ring from the Gemstoneuniverse collection of fine Jyotish Gemstones

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Colombian Emerald GemstoneÂ Facts

Gemstone	Natural Colombian Emerald
Weight	2.75 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Colombia
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	Bangalore / India
All inclusive Price	$ 3833.01 / INR 249701.50( Why Price is disclosed)
Comments	Featured today is an exceptionally beautiful and liberating Emerald. Exceptionally faceted like an Octagon this Emerald has fine rich colour that is the characteristic colour of emeralds with a Colombian Origin. Even though Emerald is always an included Gemstones with the presence of Jardines this fine Emerald has been blessed with exceptional clarity that is most desirous in a Jyotish Gemstone. Free from any flaws listed in the sacred texts this exceptionally pure (Sattvik) Emerald is a true Jyotish Gemstone that shall deliver impeccably powerful results that only true Jyotish Gemstones can deliver. Set in high caratage 22K gold the rich green contrasts well to the opulent burnished Gold. The Sacred Symbols of Mercury on the ring shank add to the power of this exceptional Astrological ring that shall harness the best powers of Mercury-Wealth, Intelligence, Communication and Finance.