Power, Majestic Style, leadership and courage-Essential Sun attributes with this Unheated Tanzanian Ruby- Savour the red!

May 28, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Power, Majestic Style, leadership and courage-Essential Sun attributes with this Unheated Tanzanian Ruby- Savour the red!

Natural Ruby-Tanzania-Unheated-Gemstoneuniverse.com

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Power, Majestic Style, leadership and courage-Essential Sun attributes with this Unheated Tanzanian Ruby- Savour the red! And Learn what exactly is a Jyotish Quality Vedic Gem. Video Link:

Natural Unheated Tanzanian ruby for Gorgeous Sun Energies!

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table of Natural Tanzania Ruby Gem Facts

Gemstone	Natural Ruby
Weight	1.84 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural, Untreated Ruby
Origin	Tanzania
Planetary Energy	Sun
Patron Location	Chon Buri / Thailand
All inclusive Price	$ 2094.30 / INR 94,244/-
Comments	An exotic beauty that is nothing short of a miracle! Has the very rare Imperial Pigeon blood red colour that is even more pleasing than the famous Burmese color! And originating from Tanzania is what makes it even more exciting! This fully natural and totally untreated Ruby is filled with potent Satvik energies with powerful Jyotish qualities! It had such a miraculous color and energy that it was very difficult to picture and then record the video.

Beautiful Unheated and untreated nearly eye clean Tanzania Ruby set in 22 ct Gold ring and making a talisman that will give the best results in enhancing the power of Lord Surya/ Sun in the chart!

This ring is a classic example to explain what exactly is a Jyotish Quality Gemstone:

What exactly is a Jyotish Quality Gemstone

Is the Gemstone beautiful and lustrous? Does it have that special something that that instantly attracts the eye and indulges the senses?- Yes

Is the Gem fully Natural, Free from any kind of treatment?- Yes

Does the Gem Have a fine color?- Yes Check the Video and the Picture

Does the Gem have exceptional clarity?- Yes Check the Video and the picture

Is it of the recommended carat weight?- Yes it falls in the range of recommendation after analysis.

You need to ask yourself the same questions regarding your gem. If all answers are Yes-You are wearing a Jyotish Quality Gemstone.

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.

Video of this Tanzanian Ruby can be found at the link below:

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

May 19, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 15 Comments

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

In an ideal, relaxed 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 wouldn’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 let’s take the price among various Rubies. A Burma Ruby would be priced higher than a Thai Ruby. Why? Because it is more rare than the Thai!. Does this finish the rarity story? No not yet. It’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 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 nature’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 today’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! 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. 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 gem’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 today’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 price

Supply 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 – 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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Amor del sol – The Love of the Sun! A Gemstoneuniverse Masterpiece

May 5, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Amor del sol – The Love of the Sun

A Heart warming unheated Talisman handcrafted with love and dedication.

This customised talisman – the Amor del Sol, has been specially designed and handcrafted on request for a connoisseur of gemstones, a longstanding patron of gemstone universe.

The centrepiece is a beautiful, natural, unheated, eye clean, loupe clean dainty heart shaped ruby of Burmese origin with an exceptional clarity with the exact Imperial Pigeon Blood Red Color.

This discerning patron decided to wait till the desired colour stone could be procured. That we did, and the result was this stunning pendant in 22 carat gold with these Imperial, pigeon blood color lovelies!

The heart shaped stone sits well-ensconced inside the gold circle, symbolic of the Sun. Ruby, is of course, the gem of the Sun.

The pendant bail sets the talisman apart by holding another super lustrous ruby of Burmese origin and bringing out the resplendent sun energy in a unique and aesthetic way.

Gem Details

Natural Ruby-Unheated and Untreated

Heart Shaped Ruby Centre piece (heart shaped): 1.01cts

Round Ruby on the pendant bail (round): 0.52cts

Treatment: None. Natural, unheated. Eye clean. Loupe clean.

Origin: Burma

Planetary energy: Sun

Patron Location: California, US

All inclusive price: Undisclosed.

Comments:

The ruby is a fine gem that lends itself to crafting of some exceptional jewellery pieces. The Amor del Sol is a fine example where it is not just a delightful piece to own, but a highly powerful and symbolic one at that.

Ruby has been a stone that has been favoured by the who’s who in world. The aura of power, royalty and strength that is subtly exuded by this lush gemstone is exceptional.

The ruby has always been a hit with Indian royalty. The sun is known as the king of planets and is a significator of royalty and dominion. Feast your eyes on this dazzling ruby and diamond Cartier necklace commissioned by the Maharaja Digvijaysinhji of Nawanagar in 1937. Almost eight decades later, it remains a stunner.

Dazzling Ruby and Diamond Cartier necklace commissioned by the Maharaja Digvijaysinhji of Nawanagar in 1937

(Image courtesy: www.royal-magazin.de)

No wonder the celebs across the world love their’s. Eva Longoria, can be seen sporting ruby chandelier earrings at a big event.

Eva Longoria Sporting Ruby Chandelier Earrings

(Image courtesy: www.gemvara.com)

It is quite interesting that you will find the beautiful Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson, sporting red. True to her name…and that is why we also find her sporting this big rock – a stunning ruby.

Although, we are quite tempted to pass on the message – Scarlett, dahhling! Please, never ever wear a ruby in the middle finger (It is the finger for Saturn’s gem). The ring finger is the place for a ruby!

Scarlet Johanson sporting a Ruby ring

(Image courtesy: www.jewelry.about.com)

So if you are looking for a protective, personal power enhancing talisman or a gift of love or simply a tastefully done piece of jewellery, the ruby it is!

Thank You dear Patron for your gracious comments. They are as heart warming as the Amor del sol itself.

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Gemstones with special Optical Phenomena-Chatoyancy in Cat’s Eye

April 29, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 3 Comments

Gemstones with special Optical Phenomena-Chatoyancy in Cat’s Eye

Certain stones cut en cabochon, have a tendency to display a band of reflected light. It occurs mainly due to the interplay of light with the needle like inclusions within the stone or with minute hollow tubular channels running parallel to each other within the gemstone. When a light source is directed at the gemstone, the band of light is visible across the top of the cabochon (a cabochon is nothing but any gem that has been cut, resulting in a polished, domed surface).

This cat’s eye like effect where a silky band of light is displayed at right angles to the inclusions is known as chatoyancy and the stones displaying this effect are known as chatoyant.

The word chatoyant has been derived from the French term oeil de chat meaning the ‘eye of the cat’. Stones that are known to display this optical phenomenon are chrysoberyl, emerald, aquamarine, apatite, tourmaline, chrome diopside, scapolite among others.

The chatoyancy in gemstone chrysoberyl is so prominent that the term cat’s eye has come to be used exclusively for it. So it should be understood that cat’s eye is not a gemstone per se but the name of a phenomenon. However people in the trade have accorded the name ‘cats eye’ solely to chrysoberyl due to its amazingly striking resemblance to a real feline eye.

Cat’s eye Phenomena in Nature

This particular optical phenomenon enhances the attraction as well as value of the gemstone. Gemstones other than chrysoberyl displaying chatoyancy need to however use a qualifier word for purpose of description. For instance, ‘cats eye tourmaline’, ‘cats eye quartz’ etc. Cat’s eye used singularly (another name for it is cymophane) by itself signifies chrysoberyl.

Chatoyancy is observed in varying forms. First is the regular band of light that distinctly stretches across the stone. Second is the ‘opening and closing effect’ where there are two bands visible across the stone (especially when the gemstone is rotated under two lights) giving the opening and closing effect. The Hindu shastras describe the cats eye stone as vaidurya (that of the vidura or brahman, the learned one) where the bands are to the stone, what a brahmasutra (janeoo, or sacred thread worn across the shoulder) is to the brahman. Lastly the stone may display two separate colors. Symmetrically split one half may display body color of the gemstone and the other half may display cloudy/ milky color. This is known as the milk and honey effect.

The ancient Egyptian’s who are known to have revered cats had a special leaning towards the gemstone. This stone has been found in the tombs along with other precious objects. The priests in ancient Egypt also had the cat’s eye embedded in the ‘systrum’, an instrument used to perform religious rituals for goddess Isis. There is lore about the Pharaoh possessing a cat’s eye ring. If the pharaoh observed ‘blinking’ in the ring, it signified displeasure of the Gods and sacrifices had to be made for appeasing them.

A good cat’s eye must have a distinct band running through the center of the cabochon. The band running through the center must be gray or white in color. It should not be the same color as the body color of the gemstone. Any other attention distracting flaws should not be there. The stone should be translucent. Chrysoberyl is the third hardest gem rating 8.5 on Moh’s scale. Chrysoberyl is basically aluminum oxide containing beryllium. The most intense chatoyant effect is seen in cymophane in the chrysoberyl family. Chrysoberyl is found in Brazil, Sri Lanka and Tanzania.

Moh’s Scale of Gemstone/Mineral Hardness

Alexandrite, a rare color changing gemstone also belongs to the chrysoberyl family. It appears green in the normal daylight and appears red under the incandescent light. This phenomenon is attributed to the rare geological conditions during its formation – presence of chromium oxide (which gives it the color changing ability) and the absence of silica (which is actually a rarity as silica is the second most abundant material on the earth).

Exhibit showing Alexandrite Cat’s Eye, Notice both Chatoyancy and Color Change

In Vedic astrology the cat’s eye is regarded as the gemstone of Planet Ketu. Cat’s eye is available in colors varying from yellow to honey colored to lime green. Greenish golden stone is known as kanak Ketu and the smoky gray is known as the Dhumra Ketu.

It is interesting to note here that Ketu is known as the Dervish among the nine planets. He is south node of the moon. Ketu is basically a karmic planet and is known to throw challenges for individuals in order for them to imbibe important lessons. It is a planet that leads to spiritual ascension after material obsessions have disillusioned the individual.

Cat’s eye is worn as a gem remedy to gain good results in the period of Ketu. Cat’s eye however is said to give fast result and therefore must be tried after analysis of the individual’s horoscope for suitability. In the practice of crystal healing Cats eye is believed to sharpen the intuition and powers of perception.

Abhijita Kulshrestha-PGA

Abhijita Kulshrestha is a communications professional and held the position of Research Associate at MICA- Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad before becoming certified Planetary Gem Advisor from PGA Thailand. At present is a consultant at Gemstoneuniverse.com

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The Talisman of Limitless Wealth and Supreme Victory- A magical alchemy, a sacred ritual and a flawless Cat’s Eye come together to make a once in a lifetime Talisman.

April 29, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 2 Comments

The Talisman of Limitless Wealth and Supreme Victory- A magical alchemy, a sacred ritual and a flawless Cat’s Eye come together to make a once in a lifetime Talisman.

Cat’s Eye Talisman of Limitless Wealth and Supreme Victory.Gemstoneuniverse

Cat’s Eye also known as Lehsunia and Vaiduryam is a very powerful gemstone. In fact it is equally powerful in its effects as a Blue Sapphire.

Among many other benefits Cat’s Eye brings back Nasht Lakshmi-Lost wealth and restores former glory and reputation.

It is a well known fact that the most powerful people the word over keep cat’s Eye in their vault. It is a gemstone of adventure and unexpected results. It protects earned wealth and generates new avenues for wealth. It is the single gemstone that has the capacity to make an individual a winner both materially and spiritually.

It is this precise reason that it is a favourite Gemstone for Gamblers and those involved in speculative fields! This is also the Gemstone for those who dare to think out of the box, do something new, blaze a new trail, and invent a new path. No wonder, Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl was also the favourite Gem of the explorers of the Yore.

This particular Talisman is known as the Cat’s Eye Talisman of Limitless wealth and ultimate Victory. Even though the unique properties of the Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl are well known this talisman finds mention in several ancient cultures.

This is also one of the strongest Gemstones in addition to the Blue Sapphire and gives very fast and instant results. Ruled by the mystical energy of Spiritual Ketu which is also called as Dervish/ Darvesh – from Persian origin درویش,- meaning an individual who is on the path of God realization-Ketu is also a karmik planet whose ultimate goal is to make a person overcome karmik imbalances and lead ultimately to God realization and moksha-Salvation.

The Sacred Yantra of Lord Ketu is a dhwaja Yantra/Flag Shaped Yantra which is the flag of victory, of truth, of courage and honesty.

The Sacred Yantra of Lord Ketu is a dhwaja Yantra/Flag Shaped Yantra which is the flag of victory, of truth, of courage and honesty

Created at the special request of a Gemstoneuniverse patron since 2003 whose who literally rose like a proverbial phoenix from his problems to resurrect his empire, former glory, reputation with relentless hard work, devotion and of course some help of Gem therapy using flawless Gemstones.

This Talisman brings in limitless wealth to its owner, brings back Nasht Lakshmi( Lost wealth) and ensures victory. The sacred alchemy remains within the domain of only a selected few.

Below are some actual pictures of the talisman that give a brief idea of the alchemy and the process:

Dimensions of the Cat’s Eye Talisman of Limitless wealth.Gemstoneuniverse

A Sneak Peek into the Magical Alchemy of the Cat’s Eye Talisman of Ultimate wealth

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table of Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl Gem Facts

Gemstone	Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl
Weight	4.25 carats
Treatment	None
Origin	Sri Lanka
Planetary Energy	Ketu/ South Node
Patron Location	Bangalore , India
All inclusive Price	Undisclosed
Comments	A brilliant Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl with the much sought after greenish golden color, translucent, free from any enhancement that was fit to be set in this divine combination. The less Said the better!

Note: Dear Patrons we do NOT make these talismans on a frequent basis. It takes 4 months for the whole process including delivery and finally the establishment of the talisman at the premises. These talismans are made only on customized requests. This talisman is not worn on person. It is established in the safe, locker, vault where wealth/ important documents are kept.

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High Point-Gemstoneuniverse Patron Rahul Kapoor Jain’s Book Launched

April 23, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

High Point

Gemstoneuniverse Patron Rahul Kapoor Jain’s Book Launched

It is always a real pleasure to see people do well in life and especially so if they make a meaningful contribution in other lives. It is so much like watching a bird on the wing, riding the wind! We are glad to see our patron Mr. Rahul Kapoor Jain, do extremely well in his field of work. For those who do not yet know him, Mr. Kapoor is a brilliant communication expert and a motivational speaker.

Times Group Books, a leading publisher of wellness, lifestyle and business books, has recently launched Mr. Kapoor’s book, Work Wise — Lessons in Excellence for Young Professionals.

Rahul Kapoor’s book Work Wise has been published by the Times Group

The articles in the book, covering an entire gamut of subjects, have been segregated under topics like, leadership and teamwork, career, entrepreneurship, business, service and money, work-life balance and health, and relationships and nation. These perspectives are representative of the optimistic, energetic and successful Young Indian. Kapoor has been a columnist with the Education Times, Bangalore for over a decade.

Addressing a cross Section of the participants in his Workshop

We at Gemstoneuniverse wholeheartedly applaud him and extend best wishes as he scales the ladder of success.

Interestingly he is also the official presenter of the Royal Challengers Bangalore-RCB, at the DLF IPL 3.

As official Host of RCB with Anil Kumble and Siddharth Mallya-UB Group

Rahul Kapoor interviewing former Indian Pace bowler -Javagal Srinath

Rahul wears many hats in his professional capacity and is an Motivational Coach, trainer, writer and entrepreneur. Extremely passionate about what he does, he brings high energy, enthusiasm and fresh perspective where individuals are able to turn the situation on its head and deal with it creatively.

He is the founder and chief trainer of KWEC (Kapoor’s Workshop on Effective Communication), visiting faculty at IIM-Bangalore, certified trainer for Edward De Bono’s 6 Thinking Hats and also a certified consultant of Thomas Systems, UK. His work has been highly appreciated and recommended by eminent professionals.

Rahul Kapoor with N.R Narayana Murthy-Cheif Mentor of Infosys Techonologies

Rahul Kapoor Jain’s firm offers leadership training programs, communication training and team building training programs. It is noteworthy that he has trained over 55,000 people from various backgrounds spread across six countries. We wish him the very best in his endeavours and say that Gemstoneuniverse is proud to have a patron like you!

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Tektite Buddha – A fragment of the cosmos, chiseled to perfection

March 31, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

Tektite Buddha – A fragment of the cosmos, chiseled to perfection

Gemstone Universe has recently added a special spherical tektite or aakaashmani to its museum of collectible and rare gems. Along with it has been added, a finely fashioned serene Buddha out of the same tektite material. The tektite sphere is a beautifully engaging black in color and exudes an aura of mystery.

Tektites are of meteoric origin that formed upon the meteoric impact on the earth’s surface. The word tektite coming from the Greek word ‘tektos’, meaning molten. This material is basically a sparkly, glassy material that has a pitted and grooved surface and displays a rare scintilla when light is cast on it.

What makes the tektite interesting is the fact that unlike most gemstones that are formed deep within the earth, the tektite is formed upon the meteoric impact with the surface material of the earth. The high impact melts and molds this object and sends its spinning back into the space only to return and cool into these marvelously shaped tektites found in the earth’s four strewnfields (North American, Australasian, Ivory Coast and Central European).

The central European tektite is a lovely green in color and goes by the name of Moldavite. The Australasian tektite is usually dark and black in color. The shapes that they are found in resemble sphere, ovals, teardrops, dumbbells, discs etc. The tektites are similar to glass and very, very close to obsidian, from which they can be differentiated with the help of certain tests only.

The particular tektite with us is an Indochinite of the Australasian strewnfield. This category of tektites is found in northern Thailand, which is also home to the rare phenomenon of meteoric showers. It is estimated that these pieces of solidified magma are nothing less than 700,000 years old.

Tektite-Aakashamani from Gemstoneuniverse museum of Collectibles and rare Gems

The tektite is one of the driest materials with bare minimum water content. Its rebound into space is the possible reason for the lack of moisture, which is accepted by the scientists.

The tektite holds a very special place in the world of healing. For the ancient Chinese, tektite was the Ink stone of the Thunder god. There are numerous talismans fashioned using tektites and they are believed to be greatly protective against evil eye. They have been worn by the ancients as talismans and jewelry as symbol of fertility and abundance also.

The absence of a complex inner structure facilitates fast movement of energy through this stone. The tektite is a stone that is believed to aid psychic abilities, increase the energy field of an individual and enhance telepathic communication. No wonder the aakaashmani can channel the aakaashic records for the diviner. So if you are one aiming to get a head start in your spiritual life, aakaashmani is what you can look to for help. Meditation with this particular stone is also enhances personal power. And what more to be desired if you are able to meditate with Buddha fashioned of this stone!

Richard Shaw Brown Celebrated Gemologist, Author, Designer and Musician

The collectibles were presented to Gemstoneuniverse.com by the famed gemologist, designer, author and musician Mr. Richard Shaw Brown- acting secretary of the Planetary Gemmologists Association – PGA.

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Now this is a planetary talisman. Baffling wondrous and extremely rare in Nature-Sattvik Brahminical Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl with 3 Chatoyant Bands- A wondrous feeling and Yes top quality gemstones choose an Individual! What exactly is a Brahmin Cat’s eye!

March 24, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Now this is a planetary talisman. Baffling wondrous and extremely rare in Nature-Sattvik Brahminical Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl with 3 Chatoyant Bands- A wondrous feeling and Yes top quality gemstones choose an Individual! What exactly is a Brahmin Cat’s eye!

Selected Rings, Pendants and Talismans made available to Gemstoneuniverse.com patrons in February 2011.

Now this is a planetary talisman. Baffling Wondrous and extremely rare in Nature-Sattvik Brahminical Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl with 3 Chatoyant Bands- A wondrous feeling and Yes top quality gemstones choose an Individual!

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table of Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Gem Facts

Gemstone	Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye
Weight	2.09 carats
Treatment	None
Origin	Sri Lanka/Ceylon
Planetary Energy	Ketu/ South Node
Patron Location	Singapore
All inclusive Price	$854.65/ INR 39314
Comments	Awestruck! Yes that was the feeling we got once this Gemstone was set and came in the galleria after consecration in the temple. The feeling is indescribable to even have the good fortune to view this sacred gemstone. Yes, it is so rare, so pure, so magical. Chances 1 in a 1000.

The moment it was put in our galleria under Yellow Light it underwent a transformation and we saw one of the most fascinating sights. The full play of the optical phenomena of Chatoyancy and Chatoyancy that is considered in the Shastras to be the very BEST-Yes, The best.

What makes this Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl so special is the full 3 chatoyant bands running end to end? A Cat’s Eye with a Yellowish Green hue and full 3 lines is known in the sacred texts as the Brahaman Vaidurya– A Cat’s Eye of the Brahmin class.

It is supposed to be either for the elite, the chosen ones or the very blessed as this one is so rare in nature and has the full 3 lines. The 3 Chatoyant Bands are like the Brahma Sutras/ Janeu/ Sacred threads worn by the Brahmins who have the blessing of the knowledge of Vedic Texts.

A Brahmin Cat’s eye brings so much good luck and benefits that it is difficult to put in words.

When this piece was uploaded and pictured we did not notice this phenomenon to this level. You can see the original picture of the Gem by clicking the link below. Once set this came out as premium collectible quality and could have retailed at normally 8-10 times the price the gem was originally listed.

But Good, Sattvik Gems choose the individual with whom they want to remain and empower and such Sattvik gems reach their true owner regardless of price, circumstances or anything. Truly mindblowing, truly special.

Goes to a patron who has already implemented a portion of Gem therapy earlier in 2010 using unheated and natural gemstones. The patron had ordered a different Cat’s eye but that order was not placed successfully. The very next day this single piece of Cat’s Eye was listed and second time around there were no errors. She bought this one or maybe It went to her.

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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Unheated Gem and Jyotish quality Burma ruby out of the reach of anyone except connoisseurs, wealth managers and collectors-Live report from the 47th Bangkok Gem and Jewellery Show and our forecast from the 46th Show was bang on target.

February 26, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Unheated Gem and Jyotish quality Burma ruby out of the reach of anyone except connoisseurs, wealth managers and collectors-Live report from the 47^th Bangkok Gem and Jewellery Show and our forecast from the 46^th Show was bang on target.

Unheated Mogok Burma Ruby.Starting asking price of these lovelies is $10000US per carat

Update

For Ruby Situation in September 2012, please click the link below

http://gemstoneuniverse.com/blog/?p=6278

Ruby the divine gem of the Sun is now out of the reach for those on a budget. For a ruby to be classified as Jyotish Quality:

– The Ruby should be fully natural. No trace elements, no filling, no composites at all.

– The Ruby should have a clarity level of 85%+

World over the Burma Ruby has always enjoyed a premium position because of its rarity, alluring color and the mythical legends attached to it. Well rarity and this rubies definitely attractive quality led to huge demand and because of low supply it led to:

– High Price with the best to be afforded only to real gem lovers, connoisseurs and investment managers.

– Mass production and subsequent enhancement measures such as glass filling. ( These have no use in Jyotish).

Well this year the price has doubled in just 6 months. For the last years report on Rubies please click here.

Premium quality Burma ruby that is fully natural and in the range of 2+ carats with good clarity levels is trading at $10,000 per carat provided one buys the whole lot. This is a B2B price.

Unheated Mong Hsu Burma ruby small lot acquired by Gemstoneuniverse. Notice the color is finer than Mogok

It comes with the rider that you need to buy all the Rubies in the lot to get a price of $10,000 per carat and this price is negotiated by the best of professionals in business.

The Good News:

A mine in Madagascar is producing fine quality Rubies which are scarlet red( Yes beautiful scarlet red with no heat) with a tint of purple which is quite close to the Imperial Pigeon Blood color. To know more about the Imperial pigeon blood color please click here.

Similarly a mine in Mozambique is producing fine rubies with gorgeous transparency with no enhancing treatment and these are available if you search hard enough. Both of these rubies are available at a fraction of a price.

Gemstoneuniverse has acquired two beautiful lots of both of them and these will be made available to you shortly.

The maybe bad news:

Both Madagascar and Mozambique Rubies that are treatment free are going the same way as fine Burmese Rubies when it comes to the price. Unless both these mines produce fine quality rubies in abundance the price will be stable but it’s a big IF. No one can give accurate supply projections as of now but whether you are a fan of planetary Gemmology or an investor or a wealth manager grab them now before its too late.

We just hope that in next 6 months they don’t go the same way as the Burma Rubies.

And a delightful News and a tip

There is a small lot of Burma ruby too, which you are going to love. Take smaller beautiful fully natural Burma Rubies and mix and match using creativity to make 3 stone or 4 stone rings in case you want to make up the weight.

Update

For Ruby Situation in September 2012, please click the link below

http://gemstoneuniverse.com/blog/?p=6278

Note: All Images from the show are taken using the camera of the I Phone 3GS as Cameras are not allowed in the show premises.

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Chakra Therapy with Natural Gemstones –Balance the Energy Centres of the Body for an optimized living!

February 9, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

Chakra Therapy with Natural Gemstones –Balance the Energy Centres of the Body for an optimized and Joyful living!

The healing powers and mystique of Gemstones have enchanted mankind since centuries. Ancient Vedic scriptures talk about gems and their healing properties. Ayurveda, which is the traditional Indian medicine, extensively mentions of medicinal preparations using natural Gemstones. Praval Pishti ( Made from Red Coral), Vajra Bhasma( Made from Diamond) and Muktha Pishti ( Made from Natural Pearl) are some of the well known examples.

What are the Chakras/ Energy Centres?

According to traditional Indian medicine, the human body is made up of 7 primary chakras. Chakra basically means wheel, and chakras are believed to contain the life force energy and considered to be the Prana in the human body. Chakras are energy centres located along the spine of the human body, starting from the base of the spine and going to the crown of the head.

An Introduction to the Primary 7 chakras and the Gemstones of Each Chakra:

1) The MULDHARA chakra or Base chakra, which is located at the Perineum/Prostrate and associated with the testes/ovaries. This is also called the Root chakra, and if the root is weak, the tree will also be weak. This chakra controls the whole physical body. The cosmic colour is Red.

Natural Ruby Ruled by Sun can Balance the Muladhara Chakra

The emotion that affects the functions of the Muldhara chakra control is fear. One of the gems that can heal and energise that Muldhara chakra is the Natural Ruby, the gem of the King of all planets and the planet that is associated with strength – Sun.

The Swadhisthana Chakra

2) The SWADHISTHANA chakra or the sacral chakra, which is located at the Sacrum/Coccyx and is associated with the pancreas. This chakra controls and energises the sexual functions and organs. The cosmic colour is Orange.

Natural Pearl The Gemstone of Moon Can balance the Swadishtana Chakra

The emotion that affects the functions of the Swadhithana chakra is Guilt. One of the gems that can energise and optimise this chakra is a Natural Pearl, the gem of the planet of the Mind and soul and emotions – Moon.

Manipura Chakra-The Solar Plexus Chakra

3) The MANIPURA chakra or the Solar Plexus chakra, which is located at the region of the Adrenal glands/Navel Area. This chakra is responsible for the upward flow of energies, and controls blood pressure. The cosmic colour is Yellow.

Organic Red Coral is used for Manipura Chakra Healing

The emotion that affects the smooth functioning of this chakra is Shame. One of the gems that can energise and heal this chakra is an Organic Red Coral, the gem of the planet of youth and energy and the strength of the zodiac – Mars.

Anahata Chakra-The Sacred Heart Chakra

4) The ANAHATA chakra or the heart chakra, which corresponds with the Thymus gland located at the chest/Heart area. This chakra has the ability to manifest all that your soul desires, and is associated with love and compassion. The cosmic colour is Green.

Emerald The Gem of Mercury is sued for healing the Anahata Chakra

The emotion that disturbs this chakra is Sorrow. One of the healing gemstone for this chakra is a Natural Emerald, the gem for the planet of Communication – Mercury.

Vishudda Chakra-The Throat Chakra

5) The VISHUDDA chakra of the throat chakra, which corresponds with the Thyroid gland/Throat and neck area. This chakra is associated with the judgement of right and wrong, creativity and self-expression, truth and lies. The cosmic colour is Blue.

Natural Yellow Sapphire For healing the Throat Chakra

The emotion that upsets the flow of energy through this chakra is Lies. One of the gems that can correct this is the Natural Yellow Sapphire, the gem of the planet of Truth and Justice – Jupiter

Ajna Chakra-The Chakra Where Shiva and Shakti Become One!

6) The AJNA chakra or brow chakra, which is linked to the Pineal gland/Third eye area. This Ajna means command. It is also the point where Shiva and Shakti become one. The cosmic colour is Indigo.

Diamond also known as Vajra aids in the healing of the Ajna Chakra

The emotion that interrupts the flow of energy through this chakra is illusion or Maya. And one of the gemstones that help to clear the blockages of this chakra is a Natural Diamond/White Sapphire, the gem of the planet of beauty and luxury – Venus.

7) The SAHASRARA chakra or the Crown chakra, associated with the Pituitary gland/Top of the head area. This is the chakra where the Kundalini is united with the cosmic energy. The cosmic colour is Violet.

Sahasrara Chakra-The crown Chakra

The emotion that blocks this union is attachment, and one of the gemstones that help to remove these blockages is Natural Blue Sapphire, the gem of the Karmic planet – Saturn.

No wonder that Blue Sapphire/Neelam with its powerful energy is used to balance the crown chakra

Even though nodes, Rahu and Ketu are not considered planets, they are still seen as the representation of the Ultra Violet and Infrared rays.

Rahu and Ketu Energy in the Light Spectrum

Rahu is seen as the representation of the Ultra Violet rays. Ketu is seen as the representation of the Infrared rays!

The gemstone of Rahu is Natural Hessonite and of Ketu is Natural Cat’s Eye.

It is not just a coincidence that there are not only 7 primary chakras and 7 basic colours, but also 7 basic planets according to Vedic astrology and traditional Indian medicine!

The KURMA PURANA states that the seven planets are to be seen as condensations of the seven cosmic rays. And the greatest condensation of the cosmic rays is in gems.

Each planet is also represented by a cosmic colour, as each planet represents a chakra, and the gemstone corresponding to the respective planet is believed to stimulate the corresponding chakra by harnessing the corresponding cosmic colour! How fascinating is the world of ancient Vedic wisdom!

Chakras-Controlling Planets and Cosmic Colors

PLANET	COSMIC COLOUR	CHAKRA
SUN	RED	MULDHARA
MOON	ORANGE	SWADHISTHANA
MARS	YELLOW	MANIPURA
MERCURY	GREEN	ANAHATA
JUPITER	BLUE	VISHUDDA
VENUS	INDIGO	AJNA
SATURN	VIOLET	SAHASRARA

The Vedic horoscope is also an indication as to which planet and chakra of an individual has to and can be stimulated and balanced by gem therapy for the optimization of the mind, body and soul. And in the hands of a competent Astro – gemmologist, this can work wonders in a person’s life and can help in optimizing materialistic, emotional and spiritual desires!

One should be cautious, sure and responsible while implementing Gem Therapy. Just as Gems can balance the Chakras and lead to harmony similarly wearing incorrect gemstones with incorrect weights can cause imbalance and disturbance.

Gaurav Kapur-PGA

Gaurav Kapur is a certified Planetary Gem Advisor from PGA Thailand and at present is a consultant at Gemstoneuniverse.com

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table of Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Gem Facts

PLANET

COSMIC COLOUR

CHAKRA