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Surya – Sun – Ruby – Sunday

Ruby is the gemstone for Surya/Sun. Ruby stone represents planet Sun which is key / king planet of the Zodiac in the natal chart. Ruby Stone should be worn minimum of 3-5 carat embedded in Gold Ring / Pendant in the ring finger of the right hand in elected auspicious time only, according to geographical location of the native. Ruby stone is suitable only for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Aquarius ascendants.

Color: Red, to slightly violet - red, to slightly pinkish - red.

Clarity: Rubies are a type two gemstone. Some minor inclusions using a loupe at 10x are acceptable, but gems should be eye flawless. Clarity should be VS1 or better.

Size: Fine Jyotish quality Rubies (as well as diamonds) are more powerful than other gems and most people do not require a minimum of two carats. 1.00 carat to 1.50 carat is the minimum for Rubies.

Cut: Look for good symmetry.

Shape: Oval, Cushion, Round, Emerald cut.

Enhancements: Regular heating is OK. Because the Sun is a hot planet, regular heating of rubies does not spoil their effects. Unheated rubies are super rare and desirable, although not required.

Beware: Avoid Beryllium diffusion heated rubies of Madagascar and Tanzanian origin, new lead-glass heated rubies (which are of poor quality, heavily treated and unstable), and glass filled cavities on back of gem. Also avoid brownish and overly dark tones.
 

Chandra – Moon – Pearl – Monday

Pearl is the gemstone for Chandra/Moon. Pearl stone represents planet Moon which is Queen planet of the Zodiac in the natal chart. Pearl Stone should be worn minimum of 3-5 carat embedded in Gold/Silver Ring/Pendant in the little finger of the right hand in elected auspicious time only, according to geographical location of the native. Pearl stone is suitable only for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Capricorn Aquarius and Pisces ascendants.

Color: White or cream-white.

Luster: Very important, top luster is super shine, appears glowing from within.

Clarity: Smooth skin, no pits or blemishes.

Size: 3.00 carats up to 10 carats +.

Shape: Round or virtually round.

Enhancements: Can be bleached; avoid these.

Beware: Dull chalky luster, flat bottom, dimples or surface blemishes. Avoid Japanese Akoya pearls; very thin nacre renders them near useless.
 

Mangala – Mars - Red Coral - Tuesday

Red Coral is the gemstone for Mangala/Mars. Red Coral stone represents planet Mars in the natal chart. It rules energy, vigour & vitality. Red Coral Stone should be worn minimum of 3-5 carat embedded in Gold Ring/Pendant in the ring finger of the right hand in elected auspicious time only, according to geographical location of the native. Red Coral stone is suitable only for Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces ascendants. Red Coral is very benefic in physical & mental growth, vigour & vitality, health, monetary gains, status in life, success in sports, marital matters, new ventures and can provide relief from obstructions in acquiring primary/secondary education, lack of efforts & confidence, difficulties in forming properties, loss of assets, lack of domestic peace along with problem to mother/younger brother etc. Medically this stone is helpful in blood infections, erratic blood circulation, obstructions in physical growth, fatigue, muscle cramps, back pain, chest congestion, fever etc

Color: Deep, even red with orange secondary; called ‘oxblood’ in the trade.

Clarity: Avoid pits, blemishes and cracks. Coral has natural growth rings.

Shape: Usually cut in cabochon cuts: oval, round and cushion. Avoid unsymmetrical shapes.

Size: 3.00 carats and larger.

Beware: Dyed coral is common in India and elsewhere. Plastic-filled is also common in India. Avoid splotchy color and areas of lighter color.
 

Budha – Mercury – Emerald - Wednesday

Emerald is the gemstone for Budha/Mercury. Emerald stone represents planet Mercury in the natal chart. Emerald Stone should be worn minimum of 3-5 carat embedded in Gold/Silver Ring/Pendant in the little finger of the right hand in elected auspicious time only, according to geographical location of the native. Emerald stone is suitable only for Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Pisces ascendants. Emerald is very benefic for enhancement in concentration, memory, learning & analytical capabilities, further studies, children, new initiatives, resources, gains, marital matters and can provide relief from neurological disorders, intestinal, skin or respiratory problems, constipation, short memory/retarded mental & physical growth, Parkinson disease etc.

Color: Slightly bluish or yellowish green. Deeper green is more powerful but do not sacrifice clarity for color.

Clarity: Emeralds are the most heavily flawed Jyotish gemstone. Emeralds are designated type three in clarity, the only Jyotish gemstone in this class. Chromium, the mineral that makes emeralds green also makes them flawed.

Therefore, it is very, very difficult to find nearly eye flawless emeralds, but these are the best for Jyotish. The rule is clarity first, then as much color as your budget will allow. Emeralds with top clarity and light color are far better than those with more inclusions and darker color. Clarity first and foremost! Buy the clearest emeralds possible. Called ‘crystal’ in the trade, super clean emeralds from Colombia and Brazil are acceptable, as are some Zambian emeralds, if not too dark in the crystal.

Size: 2.00 carats and larger. If exceptional in color and clarity, then smaller is OK: Minimum 1.00 carat.

Shape: Emerald cut, oval, cushion, round.

Enhancements: All emeralds are “oiled” with oil or synthetic resins. Look for the clearest clarity and buy from someone you can trust.

Beware: Avoid heavily treated emeralds. Some experts can determine the level of the treatment as minor, moderate or heavy. Minor treatment is OK. Be very careful of hidden cracks that can affect the durability of the emerald during setting, and after while wearing, especially in the corners. Do not buy Emeralds with black inclusions.

Guru – Jupiter – Yellow Sapphire - Thursday

Yellow Sapphire is the gemstone for Guru/Jupiter. Yellow Sapphire stone represents planet Jupiter which is a divine planet of the Zodiac in the natal chart. Yellow Sapphire Stone should be worn minimum of 3-5 carat embedded in Gold Ring/Pendant in the index finger of the right hand in elected auspicious time only, according to geographical location of the native. Yellow Sapphire stone is suitable only for Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Aquarius and Pisces ascendants. Yellow Sapphire is very benefic in monetary gains, status in life, helpful in health matters, marital matters, career/profession, research, spiritualism/concentration and can provide relief from losses, problem to father/elder brother, difficulty in settling down in overseas, etc. Medically this stone is helpful in problems related to diabetes, jaundice, liver disorder and swollen feet.

Color: Fine strong yellow is most powerful. Light colors are less powerful and very light is not desirable for the best results.

Clarity: Eye Flawless, VS1, very slight inclusions with no black inclusions, cracks or milkiness.

Size: 2.00 carats or larger.

Shape: Oval, cushion, emerald cut, round.

Enhancements: Yellow Sapphires should be unheated. Avoid regular heat treatment which frequently makes these gems a more golden to orange color.

Beware: Avoid Beryllium Diffusion heat treatment, eye visible inclusions and very light or pale yellow color.

Shukra – Venus – Diamond - Friday

Diamond is the gemstone for Shukra/Venus. Diamonds are more powerful, when of high quality, than the other Jyotish gemstones. Diamonds of one carat or more are desirable.

Color: Choose a colorless or near colorless Diamond. Color grades D-E-F are colorless; G-H are near colorless. These are the most desirable colors.

Clarity: Choose clarity grades of VS1 or better: this means very minor inclusions that are difficult to locate by a trained diamond observer with a 10X power loupe.

Size: 1.00 carat or larger. Most people do not need two carats or larger.

Shape: Round, Emerald cut, Princess cut, Radiant cut, or Oval.

Certification: Gemological Institute of America, GIA, certified diamonds are preferred.

Beware: Avoid black inclusions, even minute ones at 10X. Also avoid: extremely thin or very thin or thick girdles; medium to strong blue fluorescence; fair to poor symmetry; overly deep diamonds, which are dark in the center; and any laser-drilled or filled diamonds.

Note: Any of the square or rectangular shapes are a good value. Emerald, Princess, or Radiant cut, sell for a discount of up to 20% compared to Round cut.

Shani – Saturn - Blue Sapphire - Saturday

Blue Sapphire is the gemstone for Shani/Saturn. Blue Sapphire stone represents planet Saturn mostly known for constant gains through mass labour industry, Contract work, Development of land. Blue Sapphire Stone should be worn minimum of 3-5 carat embedded in Gold/Silver Ring/Pendant in the middle finger of the right hand in elected auspicious time only, according to geographical location of the native. Blue Sapphire stone is suitable only for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Aquarius ascendants. Blue Sapphire stone can be benefic in learning/studies, gains in heavy industries, marital problems, longevity and can provide relief from ups and downs in professional career, losses through servants, labour problems, status in life etc. In addition to this the person might find relief from diseases related to joints, glandular problems, flatulence etc. Blue Sapphire stone can be benefic in learning/studies, gains in heavy industries, marital problems, longevity and can provide relief diseases related to joints, glandular problems, flatulence etc.

Color: There is a large range of color from pale grayish blue to deep pure blue, with slight violet secondary. The best range is a light to medium, fine ‘cornflower’ blue which is not too dark. Look for ‘sweet’, pleasing colors.

Clarity: Blue Sapphires should be eye flawless, the more flawless the better. Minor rutile silk inclusions are acceptable and prove no heat. Avoid any but the most minute crystal inclusions, no cracks or cloudy quality. Avoid moderate to significant color zoning. Cleaner is better for Saturn gems.

Shape: Oval, cushion, emerald cut, round.

Size: 2.00 carats minimum

Enhancements: Avoid heated, Blue Sapphires of all types. The Garuda Purana states that heated Blue Sapphires are very bad for the wearer.

Avoid: Blue Sapphires that are very dark blue to nearly blackish blue in color.

Rahu - Hessonite/Gomed - Saturday

Hessonite/Gomed is the gemstone for Rahu. Hessonite means imperfection and this gem is moderately included. Look for clearest, nearly eye-clean material that is bright.

Color: Hessonite is a grossular garnet which is found in two main types today: light peach color and a more dark reddish brown color. The latter is also called cinnamon stone. Both types are also known as Gomed or Gomeda. Both are effective for Jyotish.

Clarity: Hessonite is a type two gemstone that borders on type three. This means more inclusions or flaws are normal. However, Hessonites that are eye flawless or only have very minute inclusions that can be seen with the naked eye are desirable.

Shape: Emerald cut, oval, cushion, round.

Size: 2.00 carats and larger.

Enhancements: None. This gem is never treated if it is eye clean.

Note: Some people prefer the lighter type Hessonites and others the darker type. The wearer should decide based on their personal preference.

Ketu - Cat’s-Eye Chrysoberyl - Tuesday

Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl is the gemstone for Ketu. The best quality comes from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and should have a clear transparent body, and a good sharp eye, with no visible inclusions.

Color: A greenish yellow or yellowish green.

Clarity: Should be eye flawless, no cracks.

Shape: Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl always comes cabochon cut in round or oval shapes. The bottom is almost always lumpy which is OK. But look for overall good symmetry.

Size: 2.00 carats and larger.

Phenomenon: The eye is a line of reflected light which appears to float on the surface of the gem. It should be very straight, sharp and bright.

Enhancements: Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl is generally not enhanced, except for the rarely irradiated type.

Avoid: Weak or pale eyes (the line of light). Stay away from crooked bending eyes, cracks or significant visible flaws.

Beware: There is a type of Cat’s Eye that is irradiated in a nuclear reactor and is dangerously radioactive. Beware dark chocolate body colors; these are nearly always irradiated and should not be worn. Natural, untreated Cat’s Eye is yellowish green or greenish yellow, never chocolate brown color.

Summary

Generally, Jyotish gemstones should be as flawless as is possible for their species. This will vary by degree, depending on the species. Not all Jyotish gems can be equally flawless.

Always avoid any of these clarity problems: Cloudy or milky appearance; grainy or sandy appearance on the surface or inside the gem; cracks or large significant flaws; and black inclusions. The enhancements listed above give a guideline on treatments.

Buy gems from someone you know to be knowledgeable and trustworthy. If the price seems too good to be true, there probably is something wrong that you are missing. Shop and compare quality. Get expert advice if needed.

All gemstones are not equal. The type and quality of the gemstones listed above have been found to be the safest and most effective for best results. The better the quality, the better and purer the effect the gemstone will have on the person who wears it.