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What is Iolite Gemstone used for? The mystical Pleochroism of the Iolite Color and use of Iolite in Indian Vedic Astrology

November 19, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

What is Iolite Gemstone used for?Â The mystical Pleochroism of the Iolite Color and use of Iolite in Indian Vedic Astrology

Mesmerizing Blue Violet Iolite/Neeli the Gem for Saturn set in a Silver ring.

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-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â What is Iolite Gemstone used for?Â The mystical Pleochroism of the Iolite Color and use of Iolite in Indian Vedic Astrology

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â What is Iolite Gem used for

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â What are the Iolite Colors?

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Iolite in history and folklore

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Iolite-The worldâ€™s first polarizing filter.

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Iolite Inclusions.

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Iolite Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Iolite
Weight	3.57 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Madagascar
Planetary Energy	Saturn
Patron Location	Virginia, USA
All inclusive Price	$ 178.5 / INR 8925
Comments	What is the Iolite Gem Used for?Iolite also known as the Neeli in the sacred texts is the uparatana for Blue Sapphire. In some dialects it is also known as Kaka Neeli.Â Profound in its impact wherein may people consider its powers equivalent to the Blue Sapphire this Gem in Sanskrit is also called as Shani Priya– Much Loved by Saturn. In crystal healing and Chakra healing Iolite is used for the crown Chakra.

What are the Iolite Colors?

Iolite is a Pleochroic Gemstone exhibits very strong Pleochroism. Also referred to as Dichroite it exhibits intense Violetish Blue, purplish blue, Light Blue and yellow gray Colors when viewed from different angles.

Iolite in history and folklore- The worldâ€™s first polarizing filter!

Iolite is known as the compass of the Vikings. The Viking Sailors used very thin Iolite pieces to look at the hazy sky or overcast conditions to determine Â the exact position of the Sun to set the course.

Iolite was used as the world’s first Polarizing Filter

Iolite Inclusions

Natural Iolite in far sizes is rarely eye clean. To recognize a natural Iolite look for grains and crystal of Silica inside the Gemstone.

About this Iolite Ring?

Featured here is a fine Iolite of 3.57 carats mined in Madagascar. This lovely also exhibited a Purplish Blue Shade once it was set in the Silver ring and a high degree of Â Pleochroism. Lovely shade and play of color, electric brilliance, symmetrical cut and looks as alluring as a Blue Sapphire. Wonder why some people classify it as a Semi Precious when such Gemstones make the grade as jewellery Grade. At Gemstoneuniverse everything is precious. With such Uparatanas people are reporting excellent results.

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What is a Jyotish Quality Emerald-The Sacred Science of Color Shades, Flaws and effects-The Insider Advantage!

November 17, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

What is a Jyotish Quality Emerald-The Sacred Science of Color Shades, Flaws and effects-The Insider Advantage!

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What is a Jyotish Quality Emerald-The Sacred Science of Color Shades, Flaws and effects-The Insider Advantage!

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Emerald Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Colombian Emerald
Weight	2.55 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Colombia
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	Bangalore / India
All inclusive Price	$ 3328.6 / INR 166430
Comments	For us at Gemstoneuniverse each single Gemstone Ring or pendant that we provide is alive, alive with Vedic Energy, Energy that has the power of change, change for the positive, change for betterment.Every Single gem is so powerful and every single gem that we showcase gives us the opportunity of sharing with you knowledge and information not available easily. Knowledge that sets you apart from everybody else.

Even though the term Jyotish Quality is not incredible complicated it is not easy also to fully understand the true ramifications of Jyotish Quality easily. It takes a decade to fully understand just the 4Câ€™s of cut, color, and clarity and carat weight but to understand Jyotish Quality it takes longer.

It requires patience, dedication, desire to excel, practice and above all humility.

This Emerald ring gives us an opportunity to share some vital information with you regarding Jyotish Quality Emeralds.

What exactly is a Jyotish Quality Emerald

Essentially explained in Bulleted Points to avoid complications:

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The Emerald should be beautiful

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The color should be fine( more on this later)

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The clarity should be 85% and more that ensures a full play of light.

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Cut should be symmetrical adding to the beauty and lustre of the Emerald.

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â AND it should be treatment free.

Thatâ€™s it. Is it that simple? NO. Every single bulleted point above carries several other permutations and combination and that is why Vedic Gem Therapy is an ocean and the vital information is available only to a selected few.

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The Shastras specify that even among all shades of emerald only 7 shades are most preferred. One of the shades of emeralds specified in the sacred texts is of the color of new born grass of the species Vallisneria Octandra.

There are other 6 shades that also bring about the desired results. This particular Emerald featured above is of the color of Vallisneria Octandra. Just as the sacred texts specify preferred shades, the texts also specify undesirable shades that lead to problems and complications.

Another Example of Vallisneria Octandra new born Grass one of the preferred shades of Emeralds as described in the sacred texts

Flaws to avoid In a Jyotish Quality Emerald?

For Every Gemstone to be used for harnessing of Planetary energies for good fortune the sacred texts describe the flaws to be avoided. 8 primary flaws and 6 secondary flaws have been enlisted in the shastras that have to be avoided totally in emeralds. These Flaws bring about bad luck, problems and complications.

One of the Flaws to be avoided is that the Emerald should not be a Bishfota. A Bishfota emerald is an emerald having a Yellow Spot. A Bishfota Emerald causes death from wounds, injury, accident or weapons.

So even if the Emerald qualifies on the bulleted points listed above for a Jyotish Quality Emerald if it is a Bishfota or has any other flaw as listed in the Shastras it fails to be a Jyotish Quality Gem. It will bring problems and complications.

Note: At Gemstoneuniverse we move with a passion and service towards planetary gem therapy and the singular vision and mission that no flaw creeps into the Gem Therapy. Every single staff member is a GIA certified Gemologist plus an expert in examination of the Gemstones as per the sacred texts. Every Single Gemstone that makes it to the Gemstoneuniverse inventory is a True Jyotish Gem that delivers true results. Free from any flaws as listed in the sacred texts.

Featured above is an alluring Jyotish emerald set in a Mercury Talisman ring. Lovely New Born Grass Green Color having the shade of Vallisneria Octandra devoid of any flaws as listed in the sacred texts. View the equal distribution of color that makes the gem look gorgeous. Add to that the element of exceptional clarity, the distinctness of the origin and lack of any makeup read enhancing treatment and you have a Jyotish Gem a Gem capable of creating remarkable turnarounds.

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Pricing of emeralds-The Biggest Determinant

When Pricing Emeralds the biggest factor is color, followed by clarity and weight. Color is the biggest determinant in emerald pricing. Click the link below to view pricing of Emeralds of the same weight. Just focus on the color shades and you shall have your answer.

Comparison Link

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How to choose a Vedic Gemstone/ Flaws to avoid in a Jyotish Gemstone-Flawless Blue Sapphire of 4+ carats for Shani powers in Vedic Astrology.

November 14, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 3 Comments

How to choose a Vedic Gemstone/ Flaws to avoid in a Â Jyotish Gemstone-Flawless Blue Sapphire of 4+ carats for Shani powers in Vedic Astrology.

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How to choose a Vedic Gemstone/ Flaws to avoid in a Â Jyotish Gemstone-Flawless Blue Sapphire of 4+ carats for Shani powers in Vedic Astrology.

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Blue Sapphire GemstoneFacts

Gemstone	Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire
Weight	4.27 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural, Untreated Blue Sapphire
Origin	Srilanka / Ceylon
Planetary Energy	Saturn
Patron Location	Texas / USA
All inclusive Price	$ 1946.50 / INR 97325
Comments	Blue Sapphire also called as the Neelam has many benefits according to Indian Vedic Astrology. Gem of the powerful planet Lord Saturn/Shani Dev it has to be one of the fastest acting gemstones and one of the most impact creating gemstones.

While selecting Blue Sapphire one should pay special attention that no flaws as listed in the sacred texts are present as they lead to negative results. This leads us to the discussion about what exactly is a Jyotish gemstone.

A Jyotish Gemstone is a special class of a Gem that not only excels on the 4câ€™s of cut, color, clarity ,carat weight and lack of any enhancing treatment but it also has to be free from any of the flaws that cause detrimental results as per the sacred texts.

This information is available to only a chosen few.

For example one of the flaws listed in the Shastras to avoid in a Blue Sapphire is that it should not be Dudhiya.

Dudhiya means it should not have spiral inclusions to a degree that a portion of the Sapphire looks milky. A Blue Sapphire which is a Dudhiya will cause loss from position and problems to oneâ€™s progeny.

There are 16 such flaws listed in the sacred texts that the Blue Sapphire should be free of. So it might be possible that the Blue Sapphire might be unheated and natural, excels on the 4Câ€™s and cost thousands of Dollars but still not be a Jyotish Gem if it is a Dudhiya or has any flaws listed in the sacred text. Similarly there are flaws listed for each of the 9 primary gemstones that have to be absolutely absent for a Gemstone to function as a Jyotish Gemstone and not cause negative results.

Featured here is a fine sky Blue Sapphire of 4.27 carats. Notice the pleasing color, fine clarity leading to scintillation and electric lustre. Lack of any heat enhancement, the cut, and color, clarity and carat weight make it a very special Jyotish gemstone because not only it excels on the 4câ€™s and lack of treatment, it is free from any flaw as listed in the sacred texts.

Such a Blue Sapphire will bring good fortune and wealth to its wearer. The excellence on the 4câ€™s lend it beauty and allure and freedom from any flaws render it powerful and potent to give the promised results.

Note: At Gemstoneuniverse we move with a passion and service towards planetary gem therapy. Every single staff member is a GIA certified Gemologist plus an expert in examination of the Gemstones as per the sacred texts. Every Single Gemstone that makes it to the Gemstoneuniverse inventory is a True Jyotish Gem that delivers true results.

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Rubies â€“ Soon to be Stuff of Legends & a New royal Lot

October 16, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

Rubies â€“ Soon to be Stuff of Legends

The Gemstoneuniverse Advantage

And why gemstones will give you the best bang for your buck

The Insider Scoop on Natural Ruby Situation

New Lot Helios

The most preferred mode of investment for the super rich across the world is gems. The advantage with gemstones is not just their value and their amazing ability to condense a few million dollars into a few millimetres of space, but the fact that since nature will take another million years to produce such rare and precious lovelies, their price will only be North-bound!

While stocks and bullion may not play along forever bringing you increasing fortunes, gemstones are an assured bet! Case in point is the price of the gemstones. Now this talk is not just some information gleaned from the retail trade that is tremendously disorganised and does not have a standard to adhere to, but from the environs of the hub of gem trade where B2B exchanges determine which way is the trade headed.

Of course, paucity of good knowledge and inability to identify goods of great quality as well as origins is a factor that keeps ignorance and malpractices rife in the general retail gem trade, especially in certain Asian nations.

But then what is Gemstoneuniverse there for â€“ Not only do we bring you best of gemstones, but our endeavour is also to debunk random notions/ rumours to bring the best of the information about gems to you as well.

To get the picture better, just consider the new lot of unheated, untreated, jyotish grade rubies acquired by Gemstone Universe recently. Arenâ€™t they really gorgeous and alive with the fire within?

Well, some time ago Gemstoneuniverse posted two stories, reporting about the sheer unavailability of good, natural, unheated, untreated rubies even at the Gem trade show BGJF, held bi annually at Bangkok.

Ruby Situation Report from the 46^th Bangkok Show can be accessed here

Ruby Situation report from the 47^th Bangkok Show can be accessed here.

The situation is only getting drierâ€¦ if you can put it that way, for no matter how much you forage, the goods you are looking for seem to have disappeared altogether from the markets. What ever is up for grabs is at a price point that is prohibitive for the common man! Good Burma Ruby is now beyond reach and Mozambique Ruby prices have gone up by 40% from February 2011 to September 2011. In less than 7 months there has been an increase of 40% just due to the sheer rarity of unheated fine quality Ruby.

Here we would like to address one common thought that runs in the minds of some consumers- At price does a Gemstone cost to Gemstoneuniverse?. There is a full dedicated article to colored Gemstone Pricing but here what we would like to point out that once a Gemstone is listed on Gemstoneuniverse its price never gets changed. So if you buy Rubies that were listed 5 or 6 months back you already have a return on your investment.

Have a look at some of the unheated Rubies offered by a reputable Vendor at the Bangkok Show

The reality of Natural Ruby Pricing. Insider Information. B2B Pricing as of Sep 2011

This image speaks by itself what multiple lengthy expositions by any of us wouldnâ€™t suffice. Rubies with good levels of clarity and are not available even in B2B deals at a good price. The price per carat starts at USD 2000/- roughly translating to INR 1 Lac! There is no limit to where it can go upward depending on how good the color, size, rarity and clarity are. So if a B2B buyer gets this price, can you imagine the price of genuine unheated, untreated natural rubies in the retail market!

The Vendor refuses to sell or negotiate for these goods because he is well aware of the market situation. He is comfortable in holding back these goods because he knows that in another couple of months the prices will still go up.

Now, these goods are fine, they are natural, they are unheated but are these Jyotish Quality? The answer is a resounding No. The clarity level in these goods ranges from 60%-70% and the color is also not anything special but still these goods are commanding the above B2B Price.

Really. You need to wake up and smell the beans.

You have an option with us. Please have a re-look at the prices at which Gemstoneuniverse is still making good ruby available to you. It is not for nothing that we are known for providing amazing quality goods at great prices. Donâ€™t be amazed and donâ€™t look for riders â€“ we own precious roughs of good gemstones, so despite the market conditions, we still are able to get you great rubies, whether they are from Mozambique or Madagascar or in rare cases from Burma â€“ at a good price. Of course, Burmese stones already legendary are soon going to acquire the â€˜no longer availableâ€™ status.

Buy while you can. Rubies are an investment that will be worth your while for begetting fortune and worth your money too.

To delight our Gemstoneuniverse Patrons we present our new lot, the pride of 2011, the catch of 2011- The Lot Helios.

Salient Features of this Lot

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Super fine color. One look and you are in love.

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fully Natural, unheated, earth mined enhancement free rubies from Mozambique.

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gorgeous clarity levels of 85%-95% or more. Combine color and clarity and here you have a Sattvik Vedic Gem- a Jyotish Quality Gem that creates peace, prosperity, abundance and real tangible results.

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Price-At Gemstoneuniverse we hate to harp on this. You can easily compare prices on the internet by looking at product quality, specifications and if you have access to insider information as provided above, We shall offer these wonders to Gemstoneuniverse patrons that beats B2B price.

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â These Rubies are Vedic Wonders, absolutely top notch Jyotish quality.

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Certification& Appraisal of this lot is complete and these should be online in the next 14 business days.

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fully Royal and Resplendent just like their planetary Lord-Sun the Divine Surya.

Ruby represents the positive powers of the Sun God-Surya

We would also like to address two questions that came up recently by mails:

Q1) Â Whether a 90% clear Rubellite would be more effective for Sun in Vedic Gem Therapy than a 80% clear Â unheated ruby.

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Well the answer toÂ that is 100 tonnes of 100% clear Rubellite would not match up to the power of Â½ carat Ruby provided it is Natural, Unheated, Full of life and color and is 80% clear or above.

Q2) This one is rather ironical given the fact that this mail sender says he admires our work and goes on to say that he has purchased a 6 carat Ruby ring set in Panchdhatu( Mix of 5 metals) and he is already wearing a Red Coral Ring. Can he wear 2 Red color Stones in one ring. His expert Jyotisha( Astrologer) has asked him to do so?

Here is your answer in 3 simple sentences:

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â If you really have a 6 carat ruby which is Jyotish quality and natural, you can buy the whole listed inventory of Gemstoneuniverse Ruby section with that kind of funds. Please read the market report above

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â In such a case you donâ€™t need the Astrologer; he needs you, in fact you will be one of the most sought after individuals in the whole word if the descriptions in the sacred texts are accurate because to own such a Gem you will be a chosen one by Sun God himself. Do read about Lord Krishna and the Syamantaka Ruby

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Unless and until your horoscope truly indicates use of such a combination, and unless and until your expert is really knowledgeable about Gemstones and their effect on Chakras and the endocrine system please do not be a party to such a dangerous experiment. You can get fried. Just try to stand under a hot summer Sun for 10 minutes and feel the heat. If that is a real Ruby that you are wearing that impact would be 1000 times greater.

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Gemstones have an inexplicable Fire-Famed jewelry Designer Maheep Kapoor on Gems and Jewelry

October 5, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Gemstones have an inexplicable Fire

Famed jewelry Designer Maheep Kapoor on Gems and Jewelry

Exclusive to Gemstoneuniverse.com

Maheep Kapoor is a name synonymous with couture jewelry. She is a name, well established and admired for creating beautiful pieces, especially those using precious gemstones.

Speaking Exclusively to Gemstoneuniverse, she reminisced the beginnings of her journey with precious gemstones and jewelry. I love jewelry and especially one with gemstones. It all started with designing a few pieces for myself, which people around me and my friends admired greatly. It later got translated into orders for designs from friends and before long without my even realising it; it became a full fledged career.

Maheep Kapoor sporting her stunning Emerald ring

As with all else, Maheep says that she has evolved over time and so have her preferences. She now works only with precious stones “Rubies, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires etc. concentrate only on creating heirloom pieces classic, solid pieces, something that has value which can be handed down generations. I did use a lot of semi-precious gems but that was years ago. As I understand gemstones, the value and the sensible choice lie in precious stones only.”

Maheep Sporting one of her own creations

Sridevi Sporting an exclusive Emerald ring created by Maheep Kapoor

She has designed a few talismans on personal request of close friends. Gemstones are extremely powerful. I believe that they have a lot of fire within them and can do a lot of good for individuals. They have a life of their own which can pass on amazing energy to people wearing them. Personally, I am partial to emeralds, not only for the lovely green colour but for the vibrant energy they possess!

Maheep retails at Notandas Jewellers in Mumbai. She has designed for celebrities, high profile clientele and for Bollywood projects like Om Shanti Om and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna as well!

Deepika Padukone Donned Maheep’s designs in Om Shanti Om

Rani Mukherjee donned Maheep’s designs for Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna

Maheep has a show slated for October 8^th at Turner Road in Mumbai. We wish her the very best.

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Pretty Baubles or Gemstones – What you think is the cheapest is the most expensive & the most useless!

October 4, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

Pretty Baubles or Gemstones – What you think is the cheapest is the most expensive & the most useless!

Are you just buying some STONE in the name of Gemstones?

What you think is cheap is the most expensive.

Don’t Let this happen with you

Cheap Stones Trash Gemology and Trash Results

Things we don’t like and You shouldn’t either

Complete Article with Videos can Be Found at this link

https://www.gemstoneuniverse.com/pretty-baubles-or-gemstones.html

Every new day that dawns, is different and the surprises that come with it are different too. For many of us life has changed tremendously in the last decade singularly. Technology, access to widespread sources of information and delimiting of geographical constraints has really shrunk the world.

However, contrary to expectations of progress and development, there are trends that continue to befuddle. In this age and times, when the postal mail is allegedly breathing its last, it is still the number one choice of propagation for people and organizations that seek to gain from the lack of knowledge on customer’s part and the baseless fears that operate in this realm.

We received a proposal in the post from a wholesaler of stones ( Not gemstones just stones- more on this later) and this prompted us to bring up this issue. It raised serious concern in our mind about the gem quality that is currently afloat in market where planetary / jyotish gems are concerned.

What made us write this piece?

At Gemstoneuniverse we believe in delivering world class products and services. Just have a look at Gemstoneuniverse blog and you know that we have our hands full. Invariably despite having great information about correct pricing of colored Gemstones we gets mails and calls to the effect of why a 3 carat gem is more expensive than a 10 carat one?

These kinds of mails are the result of an overzealous online research which some individuals proudly classify as exhaustive. Most of senders of these mails cannot even distinguish between a Ruby and a rubellite let alone a Natural ruby or a Glass filled one.

Sometimes even a trained eye that has worked for decades and worked with thousands of Gemstones will have no idea of price, The world of Gemstones is so complex.

You can access price Gemstones like a professional by clicking here

The above article is a great resource that takes into account rarity, color shades, saturation, intensity and several other factors that combine towards standard Gemstone pricing.

We hope that this shall put an end to this kind of wasteful communication to that we can direct our energies to those who understand and are interested in real Gem Therapy

A Catalog Showcasing Price of Trash Thermally Treated Yellow Sapphire peddled as Jyotish Quality

One look at the gemstone pictures and the price point at which they are being made available was enough. Well, see for yourself “ This wholesaler has cat’s eye and hessonite gems starting at INR 11 (yes you read it right!) per carat? Or find jyotish grade ruby, emerald or red coral for INR 100 per carat? It does not end here – a diamond of 46-60 cents is available for INR 650. You could check the market around for price of a diamond of this weight and boy, will you be astonished!

Check wholesale price of Diamonds, buyer to buyer price at the link below:

https://www.diamonds.net

Membership to Rapaport reports costs more than this INR 650 Diamond!

There is also a section for antique gems which has a price point running from INR 12,000 to INR 24, 000 per carat. Well, real antique gems and estate jewelry agents will soon be out of job! At this juncture we would like to let you know that this is sometimes just the cost of certification for some gems offered by Gemstone Universe!

According to the Vendor This offer is only for Ethical Astrologers. How ethical you can decide for yourself who is ethical here the Jeweler or the Astrologer

Let’s start at the beginning. This wholesaler is offering this lucrative proposition only to select astrologers, whom he eulogizes and describes in very glorifying terms they are the interpreters of the future, they show the light in hard times and what not. And then this offer is extended to them saying that this wholesaler has proved to be even the astrologer’s good fortune!

It does not take much to realize that this situation is prevailing only because people only have the astrologer or the local jeweler to turn to for meeting this demand.

Please understand that the astrologer is not a gemologist. He is an individual who has grip over the knowledge of astrology. Gemstones and their quality is a different ball game. And now with the several treated gems and synthetic substitutes available, identifying the real jyotish grade gem has become increasingly difficult.

The jeweler on the other hand is neither an astrologer nor a gemologist. He is just a business person, who is in the market to sell and will sell anything in which he sees a good profit margin. And sadly the gems for sale offered by such wholesalers provide no value for jyotish purposes or for those looking at gems as a good investment.

On the other hand what distinguishes Gemstoneuniverse is its specific process from selection of gems to third party appraisal before it finally reaches you. We are the rare breed of astro-gemologists committed to the cause of planetary gemology, who can assure you correct recommendation and flawless gems (free of all doshas as prescribed in the sacred texts).

So before you decide to put your life chances at stake by reposing trust in a local jeweler or an astrologer to provide you remedial gemstones, think twice!

A qualified and certified Astrogemologist is what you are looking for.

Your Cheapest Gem is the most expensive Gemstone.

The fascination of weight leads to maximum exposure of cheap flawed stones in the market. Have a look at these videos below. Video 1 is thermally treated and diffused Yellow Sapphire which makes up 90% of the Indian Market especially Markets in West India And South India. Markets in North India have even more cheaper goods. Mostly Yellow and Blue Sapphires in North India are from Ceylon in the weight range of 5-7 carats. The Astrologer suggests weights in the price range of Sava Paanch Ratti to Sava Saath Ratti of bluff dyed Ceylon sapphires that are poor in color and that becomes white. This story was done earlier and can be accessed at the link below:

https://gemstoneuniverse.com/blog/?p=2078

These Blue Sapphires are poor quality mineral rough. Classified as Non Gem material as per the Gemstone pyramid these goods are dyed and heated and have zero value for Astrological results. These non Jyotish quality Sapphires form the bulk of North Indian markets where the average recommended size is 5.25 ratti- 7.25 ratti? Wonder, how does everyone get the same recommendation despite different planetary positions and needs. Poor quality cheap goods that are cheaper than even diffused Thai Sapphires but are a favourite of the Sava Paanch Raati-Sava Saat Ratti Astrologer. This material is stone not a Gemstone

These Yellow Sapphires are poor quality mineral rough. Classified as Non Gem material as per the Gemstone pyramid these goods are dyed and heated and have zero value for Astrological results. These non Jyotish quality Sapphires form the bulk of North Indian markets where the average recommended size is 5.25 ratti- 7.25 ratti? Wonder, how does everyone get the same recommendation despite different planetary positions and needs. Poor quality cheap goods that are cheaper than even diffused Thai Sapphires but are a favourite of the Sava Paanch Raati-Sava Saat Ratti Astrologer. This material is stone not a Gemstone

A case study that led to failure using diffused Yellow Sapphire found at the link below:

https://gemstoneuniverse.com/blog/?p=3558

Video Showing Fake Pearls and Link that lead to failure and Disappointment in Life:

https://gemstoneuniverse.com/blog/?p=3300

Coming to Costs. Have a look at Sourcing costs and selling costs of cheap quality goods:

Table showcasing costs and profits of commercial quality goods. Non Gem Grade Material As Per Gemstone Pyramid

Cost per carat	Sales per carat	Profit	% Return	Planetary Result
200	1500	1300	650	Zero

These are typical average selling price of bluff dyed and treated Blue sapphire. Depending on Customer it is also sold anywhere from INR 3000-INR 5000 per carat( a price point considered to be cheap by the customer)

Graph Indicating Percentage profit and results in Unethical Stone trade

Unethical Trade of Diffused Blue Sapphires. You cheapest Gem is the most expensive

Conclusions:

When you buy a 5 carat Gem at INR 1500 per carat you are being held out trash. You are not wearing a Yellow Sapphire. You are wearing a stone that was white in color became yellow with chemical and heating.

Your INR 7500 is a waste.

There goods are not Jyotish Quality. They will not work.

These stones will not appreciate over time. This stone will not have a buy back value.

The only way Vendor can protect himself is by handing out another candy of exchange but no refunds.

You think you are wearing a bigger gemstone that will bestow big results. What you are wearing is a big stone with no results (Check failure case study above). You are not wearing a Gemstone at all.

Ethical Gemstone Trade

Graph and Table Indicating Percentage profit and results in Ethical Gemstone Trade.

Cost Per carat	Sales Per carat	Profit	% Return	Planetary Result
13500	15500	2000	14.8	Abundant & Positive

Ethical Gem Trade of Quality goods as per GemPyramid

Results and conclusions:

To be drawn by yourself.

Respect Planetary Gemology the sacred science of India that creates miracles everyday and protect you. Go back to the article Do Gems Work- No they Don’t for 90% of the people and if implemented correctly you shall have good results. Before you get influenced by price or what a relative or a loved one has to say check the reality and check the professional credentials of your vendor

Gemstones work only with Jyotish Quality Gemstones, to understand Jyotish Quality access the link below:

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Here is what the Pioneer Richard Shaw Brown of the PGA has to say about Jyotish Gemstones

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Sound Bytes from the Pioneer – AGT’s Richard Shaw Brown on Planetary Gemology

September 30, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

Sound Bytes from the Pioneer – AGT’s Richard Shaw Brown on Planetary Gemology

Exclusive Interview with Gemstoneuniverse

Some Fond Memories from 48^th Bangkok Gem and Jewelry fair 2011

We are proud to present an interview with Sriman Richard Shaw Brown, Founder of Astral Gemstone Talismans, Thailand and the co-founder of PGA. These bytes have been taken at the 48^th BGJF(48^th Bangkok Gem and Jewelry fair 2011, Thailand)

Sriman Richard has been a pioneer in the field of Planetary Gemology and done extremely valuable work in consolidating this field of knowledge and according a position of much respect globally. He is a highly creative person, who began with music decades ago, but now creates melodies in gemstone talismans.

Hear it from the visionary himself

Presenting a few glimpses into Gemstoneuniverse presence at the world renowned Bangkok Gem Show. Spreading awareness about Planetary Gemology internationally, strengthening the fraternity and showcasing what flawless jyotish gems are all about!

Guruji Shrii Arnav and Sriman Richard Shaw Brown – stalwarts in planetary gemology at the AGT exhibit, 48th BGJF, Thailand

Guruji Shrii Arnav and Sriman Richard Shaw Brown With Mr. SM Askari head Gemstoneuniverse buying division at the Gemstoneuniverse exhibit, showcasing some exceptional planetary gems.

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Domed Spectacle â€“ A marvellous Catâ€™s eye Emerald, rarest of rare gifts of nature

September 29, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

Domed Spectacle â€“ A marvellous Catâ€™s eye Emerald, rarest of rare gifts of nature

A Gem is for a Gem

Presenting a Gemstoneuniverse Special

A Marvellous Piece showcased by Gemstoneuniverse at the 48^th Bangkok Gem and Jewelry Fair

Emeralds are one of the most gorgeous gemstones in the mineral world. The alluring green stone is quite brittle and finding a large, one-piece emerald and fashioning it into a gem ready for setting is in itself a daunting task.

This rare beauty takes a very interesting turn and is much rarer still if it displays chatoyancy. A catâ€™s eye emerald is a rarity. Just to get to see one is tremendous good luck.

Take a look at this gigantic catâ€™s eye emerald cut en cabochon. This stunning behemoth of 12.56 carats from the famed Muzo mines of Colombia sits mounted in a white gold and has flawless diamonds encircling it and accenting it down in a double row into the shank.

The powers of Mercury, the god of trade, communication and well, numbers get combined with the intuitive wisdom of the Dragonâ€™s antinode in this one superbly crafted ring. Not to mention the influence of lux and aesthete brought along by diamonds, signifying the powers of Venus. The owner has a lot going for him/ her!

What makes this a spectacle? Well, there may be some catâ€™s eye emeralds that you may encounter in the mineral kingdom, but this one takes the cake as it displays five superb chatoyant bands, opening and closing as light falls on it.

There are very fine tubular channels/ inclusions, occurring naturally, also known as silk that run within the gem. When light falls on the gem, the sharp bands of light are formed perpendicular to these hollow tubular structures.

Catâ€™s eye emeralds are extremely rare and are known to come in only from Colombia or Brazil. More often than not they exist in paler shades only. Chatoyant emeralds are finished as cabochons for they help to accentuate the display of this effect.

In 2001, Christies closed the sale of a catâ€™s eye emerald cabochon from Brazil of 6. 89carats at a whopping USD ($)81,707!

You can read more about it here – click here

You can take a wild guess at its price, what this pristine beauty would fetch. Some days the numbers are just not enough! This is year 2011 and this wonder is double the size of what was sold at Christies.

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table of Catâ€™s eye emerald Facts

Gemstone	Natural emerald Catâ€™s eye Diamond ring
Weight	12.56 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Colombia
Planetary Energy	Mercury, Venus and Ketu
Patron Location	Mumbai, India
All inclusive Price	Undisclosed
Comments	Gemstones such as these come once in a lifetime and that we were associated with its journey makes us feel blessed. Just to hold and view this beauty and feel its powers is enough. Secured for a patron who has Mercury, Venus and Ketu in a powerful position together this exquisite vintage Cats Eye emerald was secured for him. With brilliant Diamonds the blessings of all three planets will accrue to him. It is this combination that has chosen him. Powerful Gems such as these choose their owner and not vice versa.

Signifying our deep rooted belief that a Gem is for a Gem, we thank our patron for giving us an opportunity for this adventure and that this vintage beauty comes from the Gemstoneuniverse stable makes us extremely proud.

Note: Thank You Dear Patron for your gracious comments and testimonial. The entire effort was worth it.

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What exactly is the royal Blue color in Blue Sapphires?

August 18, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

What exactly is the royal Blue color in Blue Sapphires?

Today a Natural Blue Sapphire was uploaded in the inventory that has the famed Royal Blue Shade which is the apex of colours in the Blue Sapphires. To view the video of the Blue Sapphire to assess color view the video below:

Believe what you see! A powerhouse of Saturn Energy in this most potent Blue Sapphire from the Gemstoneuniverse treasure vault!. Yes a 4+ carat, fully natural and unheated Blue Sapphire with the most desirable and alluring Royal Blue Color from the famed Gem fields of Ratnapura Srilanka.Â What makes this Gemstone so special is that it is 4+ carats, fully untreated, has the royal blue color and a clarity level of 95% that makes it collectible grade and nearly impossible to find in a natural gem this size.

The mixed cushion cut highlights the color, scintillation and the lustre and the dimensions of the Gemstone give it a royal spread. A Blue Sapphire that signifies a Gem is for a Gem, this powerful Blue Sapphire will choose its very special owner. To view the video of this magnificent earth mined beauty live click here. You can feel the energy long distance itself. This is one of those fine specimens of nature that truly signify what exactly a Jyotish Gem should be.

Earlier also a very premium lot of Blue Sapphires with the Royal Blue color was uploaded. What better way to understand color than to view it in 3D. View the video below to appreciate the color and the miracle of nature.

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Consecration of your talisman â€“ Encrypting your spiritual DNA

August 9, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Consecration of your talisman Encrypting your spiritual DNA

Vedic Puja of Gemstones-The vital purity portion of consecration to get the most powerful results!

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Consecration, by dictionary definition refers to setting apart for sacred use. When we say that your talisman viz. a ring, a pendant or any other talisman is consecrated and energized in your name, it refers to a process where by the talisman is set apart in the scheme of universe to be of singular use to you and only you. The talisman’s vital energy is boosted over several times by Vedic mantras and it’s intrinsic energies are synced with YOUR person, specifically.

Just like fingerprints are unique and your DNA is unique, the combination of your name, nakshatra (constellation) and rashi/ rasi (moon sign) collectively carry the coding of your spiritual identity, your real DNA! When a talisman is made, the process itself is started at an auspicious time that would be conducive to realization of your objectives, using electional astrology. Once the talisman is ready, it is then consecrated and energized!

By consecration is meant the essential process of the shodashopchar puja. According to the Hindu sacred texts only the shodashopchar puja/ consecration of 16 sacred steps is regarded as the complete prayer ritual. Before beginning of the puja, a sankalpa (stricture akin to a sacred oath) is taken chanting the name, nakshtra and rasi of the individual for whom the talisman has been made and objectives are spelled clearly for attaining which, the individual desires to wear the talisman of establish it in a sacred space.

A symbolic representation of the presiding deity of the gemstone talisman is also established and offered pujas.

View the video below that has short clippings of the whole Vedic Pooja of a Planetary Gemstone! In this case a Blue Sapphire was being consecrated for a patron. Note the placement of The Blue Sapphire on the Hand of Lord Ganapathi-The Ultimate Blessing!

The shodashopchar puja essentially means the prayer ceremony of 16 rituals, namely:

-Aavahan or invocation of the deity

-Aasan or giving a worthy aasan or seat

-Paadyam or washing the feet, as has been done traditionally for ages, to welcome a guest.

-Arghyam or offering of holy water sprinkled on the head or given for washing the hands of

-the guest – in this case, the deity ruling the Gem

-Aachaman or purifying of self so as to be worthy of conducting the puja

– Snanam or bathing the deity with water, milk, curds, ghee (clarified butter), honey and sugar (these are then collected as panchamrata/ panchamrita (five nectars) and distributed as prasadam). The deity is again given a cleansing bath with Vermillion, tumeric and flowers mixed in water one by one.

– Vastra or adorning the deity in suitable clothing

-Yagnopaveeta or donning the sacred thread for the deity

-Gandham or applying sandalwood paste

– Alankaar or dressing up the deity as is deserving of a regal entity, with all ornaments, flowers and ornaments. (You will note in the video that the temple doors are closed by the priests for adorning the deity in private.)

-Pushpa or offering of flowers to the deity

-Dhoop or offering incense sticks

-Deepam or offering a lit ghee lamp to the deity

-Naivedyam or offering food to the deity (Please note that the priests prepare/cook this prasadam strictly on their own observing all. It is not got / bought from anywhere or anyone. Only the fruits may be bought.)

-Tambulam or offering paan(betel) leaves and betel nut

-Neerajanam or offering the final aarti

In essence, the powers of the deity are invoked as requested to make abode in the talisman and work for gain of objectives and general welfare of the individual in question. At all times the appropriate mantras are chanted. It is a holistic process that is meticulously carried out at our end so that all you have to do is to wear the gem see your life turn around for the better.

The pujas doneÂ is carried out by Vedic priests who have been rigorously trained at the Vedic Paathshaalas (vedic schools) from their childhood. All processes are followed to the T to ensure that sanctity and purity are maintained and that the blessings of the presiding deity of the Gemstone ring/Talisman and Lord Ganesha- The Lord who is the remover of all obstacles reach you!

Note: Some of you dear patrons send us a mail asking should any mantra be chanted on the date of wearing the ring this is for you- Much as we understand your dedication to do these procedures please understand that your Vedic Gemstone Ring/Pendant/talisman has undergone a full fledged Shodashopchara pooja. Â To get the best benefits please just follow the instructions sent to you to get the best results! You do not have to perform any other procedures. Keep your therapy error free.

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