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Bringing Hope and Dignity â€“ Concrete Steps Towards a Genuine Cause

February 7, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Bringing Hope and Dignity Concrete Steps Towards a Genuine Cause

It was an effort that began about 6 months ago a truly worthy cause. The Jewellers Association, Bengaluru (JAB) started an initiative to provide housing for senior citizens with mental disabilities, who are often abandoned and go through terrible times for the wont of care or attention in their sunset years.

Sai Sunshine, aptly named, was inaugurated on January 29^th, 2012 amid beaming faces and eyes lit with hope. Astro Journey and Gemstoneuniverse are happy to be associated with such a cause.

JAB already runs an initiative called Sai Vrindavan, which is also a home for the elderly and differently-abled.

Here are some snapshots from the event.

Sai Sunshine – The manifestation of good intent Hope with dignity Members of the JAB with guests Differently abled young people all set to perform at the function -I Differently abled young people all set to perform at the function -II Krishna is happy Inside the dormitory Mr. Harinth – Manager, Logistics, Gemstoneuniverse being felicitated

We wish the do-gooders of the society all the Luck and support them wholeheartedly in their endeavors!

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Gemstoneuniverse at the 49th BGJF

February 6, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Gemstoneuniverse at the 49^th BGJF

Meet us at the Tradeâ€™s Most Favored Show

There is great news for the patrons of Gemstone Universe and the connoisseurs of colored gemstones is that Gemstoneuniverse would be an exhibitor at the 49^th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, slated to be held from the February9th â€“ 13^th, 2012. The BGJF will be held at the Impact Challenger, Bangkok.

Gemstoneuniverse has always prided itself in presenting the best of jyotish quality gemstones from all over the world at very reasonable prices. Â You are welcome to visit us at the 49^th BGJF at stall numbers MM43 and MM45 between February 9^th -13^th, 2011. You will get to see the finest emeralds, rubies and sapphires, The big three which occupy the place of pride not only in the hierarchy of gemstones but also in Gemstoneuniverse Asia Pacific Buying Divisionâ€™s area of specialization.

The BGJ Fair – the hotspot for gemstone business and is held twice annually, where nearly 1,200 exhibitors from over 35 countries, participate and present gemstones and related products in 16 categories. There are 3500 stalls spread over 80,000 square-meter in a single-floor layout, which attract thousands of global buyers â€“ jewelers, traders, designers, connoisseurs and gemstone aficionados to the event in search of the exquisite and the exotic.

It is a superb location to see the latest and unique collections, find couture designers and producers in a venue alive with multimedia presentations, dazzling fashion shows, design awards and other special events.

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Coronation of the Grandmaster of Karmic Retribution â€“ an honor for Gemstoneuniverse

January 4, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse 3 Comments

Coronation of the Grandmaster of Karmic Retribution â€“ an honor for Gemstoneuniverse

The New Year starts bringing new hopes and giving everyone a huge canvas to paint on. The old year 2011 is now past. It was an eventful year at Gemstoneuniverse with a number of achievements but the biggest feather in its cap was the phenomenal event on the December 24, 2011.

With the grace of the Almighty, Gemstoneuniverse presented a new jewel encrusted crown to Lord Saturn / Shanidev, at the Shri Shaneeshwara Swamy Sannidhi, next to the Sri Kailasha Vaikunta Mahakshethra in Rajajinagar.

Shri Shaneeshwara Swamy Sannidhi, Rajajinagar The 12 feet high Imposing idol of Lord Saturn

The new crown encrusted with an exceptional Ceylonese Blue sapphire was mounted on the 12 feet high deity on the day of Shaneeshwari amavasya.

It was quite a while before Gemstoneuniverse could zero in, on just the right gem that would be befitting of the glorious deity. And when it was found â€“ Ah! What a gem! A silky cornflower Blue color Sapphire from the Ratnapura mines was the one that finally made the cut. At 2.66 carats, the stunning gem overpowered all else to become the â€˜crowing gloryâ€™ of Shani Mahatma himself.

Invocation of Deities The Yagna in progress

The diety was duly decked with in the alankaar ceremony. Later, the coronation was carried out after elaborate yagnas and homas performed to Lord Ganesha, the deity only with whose blessings all good things commence, the navagrahas whose play is what we call life, and Lord Saturn himself. The coronation culminated with Guruji Shri Arnav offering the final oblations to the fire and offering the magnificent crown to the deity.

Guruji Shrii Arnav offering final oblations to the sacred fire Glorious Lord Saturn after Coronation

It makes us feel immensely blessed, for when one goes to a temple – offerings are made to the lotus feet of the deities, or may be flowers offered to the hands; in this case, the grandmaster of karmic retribution has allowed us the grace, to reach out and rest a crown for him! Not an everyday happening, weâ€™d say!

Sri Sri ShaneshwaraÂ Swamy Sannidhi, #381, 5Th Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore,

Karnataka, India – 560010

(Next to Sri Kailasha Vaikunta Mahakshethra)

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Message from Guruji Shrii Arnav – As the Wheel Turns…

December 31, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Message from Guruji Shrii Arnav – As the Wheel Turns…

New beginning â€“ a speck in the unceasing waves of time where hope for better events, opportunities and personal progress is there. Though we continue to live the same lives, same patterns, it is this speck in the eternity of time that gives individuals courage to start afresh, make amends, do better, climb higher, change things and possibly acquire a wee bit of newness ourselves.

Every day you traverse a day in your life, thousands of moments, some significant and others that go into making the significant ones are breathed. A day may seem a very short period but what you do today has ramifications way ahead into time and into multiple lives.

As the New Year dawns, (well 2012 has been touted as a phenomenal year with doomsday prophecies and all that) I wish you tremendous enthusiasm and fire to Do More! And therefore BE more!

It is world that thrives on action. Dreams and intents are no doubt what sparks action, but this year push yourself and translate those dreams into actions. Fire the cylinders and get the machine going. Do not count how many miles you have travelled, for itâ€™s an onward journey. Donâ€™t get flustered if the destination does not seem in sight.

Just do more. Everyday. Itâ€™s your spiritual duty.

Your karma – in this karmabhoomi. Make the most of this New Beginning.

Blessings, love and peace,

Guruji Shrii Arnav

Post your feedback on Trustpilot!

December 24, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Post your feedback on Trustpilot!

Greetings Dear Patrons,

In a bid to increase the transparency and greater openness, we have added the option for Gemstoneuniverse patrons to go and put your feedback on an open portal – www.trustpilot.com

In their own words, â€œTrustpilot makes it easy for you to assess the reliability of a company you’re considering purchasing from. We gather all the crucial information available about the company into one easy-to-use format, allowing you to make an informed choice every time you shop online.â€

This feature only accentuates our dedication to bringing you the best services which you can gauge from the open forum feedback.

This despite all the testimonials on our site being linked to the actual products shipped to the patrons! Hope this helps you differentiate the grain from the chaff.

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Gemstoneuniverse gains recognition for Excellence in Exports 2nd year in a Row!

October 31, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 3 Comments

Gemstoneuniverse gains recognition for Excellence in Exports 2^nd year in a Row!

It is easy to be successful. You only need to know the right keys to unlocking the doors of fortune. However, it is sustaining the success which is the real art to be mastered. We are proud to announce that Gemstoneuniverse has won the Export Excellence Award from Karnataka, for the second year in a row! The award was given on October 30^th, 2011 at the 37^th annual general body meeting of the Jewellers Association held at ITC Royal Gardenia-Bangalore.

The award comes in recognition for commitment to service, exceptional products, high quality and ethical standards apart from just reaching significant volumes. Gemstoneuniverse has diverse clientele spread worldwide and is committed to the cause of Planetary Gem Therapy.Â The award also acknowledges the exceptional product quality, world class certification and transparency in the complete Gemstoneuniverse process.

From the time a patron inquires to the product delivery, we try to ensure that it is an exceptional and cherished experience. Our approach and our commitment is what really sets us apart and we wish to make it better all the time.

What is special and unique about this award is that we just specialize in what we are best at and that is Jyotish Quality Natural Gemstones.

And to win this award among thousands of exports firms that provide gold/ silver jewellery, diamond rings/jewellery, watches etc is a unique and special achievement

We believe that all of you are as deserving of the joy â€“ we thank you for your support.

We are committed to the cause of Planetary Gemology and will ensure that you shall have a flawless experience with Gemstoneuniverse in all areas just like flawless Jyotish Gemstones.

We won the award last year also. Details can be accessed here.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com at the 48th BGJF

August 18, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

Gemstoneuniverse.com at the 48^th BGJF

Marking a Global Presence at the Trade’s Most Favoured Show

There is great news for the patrons of Gemstone Universe and the connoisseurs of colored gemstones is that Gemstoneuniverse would be an exhibitor at the 48^th Bangkok Gems and Jewlery Fair, slated to be held from the September 14^th – 18^th, 2011. The BGJF will be held at the Impact Challenger, Bangkok.

Gemstoneuniverse has always prided itself in presenting the best of jyotish quality gemstones from all over the world at very reasonable prices. You are welcome to visit us at the 48^th BGJF at stall numbers KK35 and 37 between September 14^th -18^th, 2011. You will get to see the finest emeralds, rubies and sapphires, the big three which occupy the place of pride in not only the hierarchy of gemstones but also in GemstoneUniverse’s Asia Pacific Buying Division’s area of specialization.

Image courtesy: shutterstock.com

The BGJ Fair the hotspot for gemstone business and is held twice annually, where nearly 1,200 exhibitors from over 35 countries, participate and present gemstones and related products in 16 categories. There are 3500 stalls spread over 80,000 square-meter in a single-floor layout, which attract thousands of global buyers “ jewellers, traders, designers, connoisseurs and gemstone aficionados to the event in search of the exquisite and the exotic.

There is a huge difference between seeing a few pieces and witnessing a veritable treasure house on display. Feast your eyes, lose yourself in the razzle-dazzle and take back a wonder filled memory.

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Humanitarianism is the Religion the World Needs

August 6, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Humanitarianism is the Religion the World Needs

The Jewellers Association, Bengaluru (JAB) deserves a real round of applause as it is working towards constructing dormitories for mentally challenged senior citizens in their Biggest Social Cause Project. It is already running an initiative called Sai Vrundavan, a home for deaf and dumb rural children. There is also a special school running under their aegis for the same children.

With no support and abandonment as a major issue, the mentally challenged senior citizens are often found in very pitiable state, living at the mercy of fate. JAB is building dormitories to house 18 men and 18 women to begin with.

JAB is expecting to complete and inaugurate the building by the end of August 2011. Astro Journey, Gemstone Universe’s Parent organisation is proud to be a contributor to the cause. We wholeheartedly appreciate all efforts that are humanitarian in nature.

For those who may feel motivated to contribute in some manner can access www.jab.org.in and contact the Secretary of the association.

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August 1, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Look out for the Talisman Videos Now

Why Gemstoneuniverse is the Gold Standard in Planetary Gemology

Over the last one and half year, Gemstone Universe has presented before you 2-3 rings/ talismans from among those shipped out to the patrons on a daily basis. Not only that, each finished product’s details have been accompanied by a link to the photograph of the gemstone, as it was, before it was set into a talisman.

We gave you details about the loose gemstone to be viewed on the website, how it looked once set in the talisman, the price along with special features and benefits of each piece along with the Gemologists notes. These talismans had already been shipped out. These were featured so that you had an opportunity to realistically assess, compare and evaluate real time about Gem quality, photographs, prices etc.

Today there are close to a 1000 Gemstones on the Blog as finished pieces in a short span of 15 months!

One of the trickiest and the most time consuming photography is that of the gemstones. The difficulty increases manifold when the demand is for pictures that are of jyotish quality.

At Gemstone Universe, tremendous care is taken to provide most accurate pictures showing features of each gemstone with great clarity and precision, so that cut, color, clarity and aesthetics can be adjudged to the best possible levels.

Bruno Cupillard, one of the famed gem photographers says on his site. The biggest challenge in taking these photos is to control depth of field for sharpness desired. In some gems, colored areas, or inclusions can be seen inside the stone. We meet the areas that change color and size when you move the stone.

Each gemstone has special optical properties and physical characteristics that need to be highlighted and this takes great amount of patience, precision and care. And this makes photographing each gem a daunting task.

Why Gemstoneuniverse is the Gold Standard and Why Gemstoneuniverse is different:

Please note that the gem photographs at Gemstone universe are not captured merely by a professional photographer, whose main objective is to capture images beautifully and brilliantly, but by trained and qualified gemologists who have gone on and honed skills in professional photography, so that the gemstones can be presented not only beautifully but more so with a view that would be appreciated by a gemologist concerned with features to determine jyotish quality gemstone. Features that are important are: Color, Cut, Clarity, Spread of the Gemstone, Inclusions.

At Gemstoneuniverse we try to give you visuals that present you with most factual data, data that a Gemologist would appreciate and this is in sync with our vision and devotion to Planetary Gemology and 100 percent accurate implementation of Gemstone Therapy.

You would be amazed to know that sometimes it takes up to four hours to get a single gem picture of the desired exactness! Emeralds are so versatile that even in the most controlled lighting environment they show minor shade differences at different quarters of the day. Similarly to catch special effects of Phenomenal Gemstones such as Chatoyancy in Cat’s eye Chrysoberyl is a herculean task.

Now, with the current volumes, providing photographs in numbers is not a viable option for us anymore. You have references for over a 1000 finished talismans for research, analysis and comparison.

Instead, we have decided to give you a better option that suits our purpose as well and that is of video clips of some of the talismans made at Gemstone Universe!

Now you can enjoy the complete beauty of the gemstone by viewing it in 3D and have a better experience! Looking forward to providing you with visual gem treats¦Keep watching.

To view several finished Gemstone Talismans at a single Glance visit our Facebook Gallery at the link below:

http://www.facebook.com/media/albums/?id=160554967309625

To view a Lovely Video of an exotic Talisman click the link below

(Notice that in all videos we make the Talisman/Gem move a full 360 degrees so that you can assess Gem Quality from the nearest point to the farthest point without any flash lights or optical effects. At Gemstoneuniverse we are factual and exact. Jyotish Gemstones are at the apex of the Gemstone Pyramid-They don’t require blinking torch/LED lights to look beautiful.

To Access the Gemstoneuniverse YouTube Channel Click the link below

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High Point- GIA conducts week long workshop and Accreditation Program exclusively at Gemstoneuniverse

July 25, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

High Point- GIA conducts week long workshop and Accreditation Program exclusively at Gemstoneuniverse

AJP Sessions Commence

Quest for knowledge is a fire in the belly that should not die down

The week long Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP) sessions kicked off today at Gemstoneuniverse to conduct the intensive sessions for its consultants. On successful completion of the course and upon clearing the tests formulated by the GIA-Gemological Institute of America, the consultants would be given the accreditation as leading qualified jewelry professionals in their field. GIA is conducting this program exclusively for Gemstoneuniverse at the Gemstoneuniverse Strategy Centre.

It carries tremendous value for us but ultimately has more meaning for you – our patrons and all people as now there is the assurance that they are dealing with the best professionals, who have genuine and accurate information along with the best products and services.

GIA-Gemological Institute of America is a name to reckon with in the field of gemology. With cutting edge research backing, its expertise in the field of gemstones, whether diamonds or colored stones, is unquestionable!

The sessions conducted would be a compendium of all encompassing knowledge on diamonds, colored stones and precious metals used for jewelry as well. In addition to the AJP there will be special workshops on latest developments in Gemstone treatments and development of expertise in identification of treated gemstones. With each passing day as new treatments are developed this knowledge and sharing of research data is invaluable to be ahead of the curve and provide our best to the field of planetary gemology and our patrons.

Founded in 1931, GIA’s mission is to protect all buyers and sellers of gemstones by setting and maintaining the standards used to evaluate gemstone quality. The institute does so through research, gem identification and diamond grading services and a variety of educational programs. Through its world-renowned library and subject experts, GIA acts as a resource of gem and jewelry information for the trade, the public and worldwide media outlets.

With the gems and jewelry trade acquiring bigger dimensions by the day, it is our endeavor to not just stop at the products and services, but to provide you the best value for your time, money and life goals as individuals in our own capacity. Planetary gemology is a journey we are committed to, and you can expect the best from us. We will keep updating you as we keep updating ourselves.

Some Photographs and Video of the Event:

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