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Amethyst- Meaning, Mythology, Uses, Deposits, treatments, Gemology and Color

April 30, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Amethyst- Meaning, Mythology, Uses, Deposits, treatments, Gemology and Color

Natural Untreated Amethyst

Amethyst Meaning

The most precious member of the quartz family is the amethyst. The word amethyst is derived from the Greek word amethystos that literally translates into “Not Drunk”. All over the world as well in India it has been believed through the ages that the Amethyst is a strong antidote against intoxication and alcohol addiction.

Amethyst Mythology

Dionysus-Greek God of Wine

Legend has it that Dionysius, The Greek God of wine was one insulted by a Human being. He swore that he would curse the next mortal who would cross his path. Tigers would be let lose on that human being. It so happened that a young lady by the name of Amethyst happened to be that human being on her way of making a pilgrimage to Goddess Diana. Diana transformed Amethyst into a figurine made of pure crystal quartz so that she may be protected from the claws of the tiger.

Dionysius wept tears of wine at seeing this beautiful statute and his tears stained the quartz crustal creating this famous gem.

Amethyst

Amethyst Uses

Amethyst has a respect worldwide as a powerful healing crystal and as a gemstone to break negative life patterns. Generally considered as a February Birthstone its most famous use is to overcome alcohol addiction. It is a very good crystal for detoxifying the body and ancient Chinese medicine recommends using this crystal for stomach pains and back ailments. It helps in sharpening the memory and also increases love between two lovers. It is a spiritual gemstone that awakens the Chakras-Energy centres of the body.

Amethyst Deposits

Even though Amethysts Deposits are found in many regions principle deposits are found in

Brazil

Canada

Tanzania

Mexico

Burma/ Myanmar

USA-Arizons

Zambia

Sri Lanka

Uruguay

Amethyst Treatments

To produce Amethysts of different color other than the purple/ violet and mauve shades Amethysts are heated at a temperature of 878-1382 degrees F (470-750 degrees C) resulting in colorless, light green, light yellow and reddish brown varieties of Amethysts.

Amethyst Gemology

Species: Quartz

Color: Purple, violet, pale red-violet

Chemical composition: SiO, silicon dioxide

Crystal system: (Trigonal), hexagonal prisms

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale)

Specific gravity: 2.65

Refractive index: 1.544 – 1.553

Birefringence: +0.009

Optical character:

Color of streak: White

Absorption spectrum: 550 – 520

Fluorescence: Weak, bluish

Amethyst Color

The most attractive color is a distinct extravagant and deep purple/ mauve color- this color is also referred to as the Siberian Deep Purple that sometimes exhibits flashes of red and blue. It is also found in other shades of purple, mauve and violet

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Amethyst Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Amethyst
Weight	2.81 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural,
Origin	Brazil
Planetary Energy	Saturn
Patron Location	OREGON, USA
All inclusive Price	$ 527.83 / INR 28766.75
Comments	Featured today is a talisman that is regal and royal. Brilliant Amethyst Oval crystal with the most desired Siberian Deep Purple color exhibiting flashes of Red and blue. Scintillatingly cut for maximum play of light this exquisite Amethyst is the epitome of Jyotish Quality Gemstones. Set in Gold the symphony is gorgeous, striking and making a statement. Lord Saturn shall surely bless its wearer with abundance.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. Enjoy it in Video:

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What Makes a Ruby Stand Out Among Gems – Discover the Answer in the New Parcel Shabd 2013

April 26, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

What Makes a Ruby Stand Out Among Gems – Discover the Answer in the New Parcel Shabd 2013

New Parcel of Natural Rubies SHABD 2013

When you see a good ruby you know it, especially so if you love gems and have seen quite an array! Gemstoneuniverse presents a magnificent parcel of fully natural, treatment free rubies – Shabd 2013. This parcel is of natural rubies from Mozambique with the incredible imperial pigeon blood color that is the most coveted color in the trade. All the gems have a good jyotish weight.

The allure of the ruby is tremendous. The appearance of this gem and the robustness of color is matchless. Ruby fluoresces to daylight also and hence gives out an intense color. It is because of this factor that other gems with red color are never able to match up to the magic and intensity of the ruby!

In Vedic astrology, the most prominent position is accorded to the Sun or Surya and therefore in planetary gemology to natural ruby or manik gemstone.

Each gemstone in the new parcel Shabd 2013:
– is fully natural and treatment free
– has a rich imperial pigeon blood color
– has fantastic clarity and lustre
– is above 1 carat in weight
– is a jyotish quality gem
– free from doshas listed in sacred texts
– has phenomenal intensity and planetary energy

Get started on your planetary gem therapy journey with Shabd 2013.

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Nizam Natural Pearl Jewelry that Fascinated the World

April 8, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

Nizam Natural Pearl Jewelry, The pearl gemstone is the ultimate gem in defining feminity. Natural Pearl Jewelry, Its characteristics of soft mellow glowing exterior exude what the divine feminine is all about. Until lately, when the diamond advertising blitz has bombarded all else from the ladies wish list, pearls have remained a top grosser in terms of favored gem. In fact it is very difficult for any gemstone to even begin to fit in place of the Natural pearl – the texture, colour, appeal and look are incredibly different from other gemstones. And of course, unless one is particularly weak where taste and aesthetics are concerned, it is very hard to go wrong with pearls.

Nizam Natural Pearl Jewelry that Fascinated the World

Umm Khultum with the necklace Image Christies

Here is a look at the “satlada” the quintessential seven-strand necklace that formed a part of the Hyderabad Nizam Pearl jewelry Online. The seven strands had natural Basra or Persian Gulf pearls and could well have diamonds, rubies and emeralds strung in between.Â In the days of yore, Basra pearls Gemstones as well as those from the Gulf of Mannar were highly popular. While the satlada (7 rows) and the panchlada (5 rows) have been traditionally the favourites in pearl necklaces, the defining names have not stopped the connoisseurs from adding more rows of pearls Stones!

Umm Khultum Satlada2

Take a look at the satlada (with 9 rows) necklace of the famous Egyptian singer Umm Khultum that went under the hammer at Christies in 2008. It was presented to her by Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late President of the UAE.Â Â It was created circa 1880, and consists of approximately 1,888 pearls Stones. And fetched a handsome price of $1,385,000 while the auction was estimated to bring in $80,000- $1,20,000! To Know, the Real Pearl Ornaments Online learn about natural benefits of Pearl gemstone.

Natural Australian Pearl silver pendant

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Gemstoneuniverse.com TableÂ Natural Pearl Gemstone facts

Gemstone	Non Nucleated Natural Pearl
Weight	3.50 carats
Treatment	None, fully Natural.
Origin	Australia
Planetary Energy	Moon
Patron Location	USA
All inclusive Price	$ 2502 / INR 138861
Comments	Featured today is a beautiful fully natural and organic Natural pearl gemstones online from Australia. The round shaped astoundingly white lustrous gem has a great weight of 3.50 carats. Now that is REALLY good weight when it comes to natural jyotish gems. The Orginal Pearl Jewellery Online has an amazing lustre and a translucent quality about it also. It has been set in Sterling silver as pendant.Natural pearl Gemstone also known as mukta, moti is the gem of the Planet Moon in Vedic astrology. It is used to harness the powers of Moon / Chandra in planetary gem therapy. Above we mentioned the cost of original pearl information.

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Why Gemstoneuniverseâ€¦

April 5, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Why Gemstoneuniverseâ€¦

Natural Treatment free Ceylon Blue sapphire pendant

Beauty. Rarity. Flaunt value. Real Investment. Talisman power. This and much more is what you get when you get a gem from Gemstoneuniverse. Here you have the real advantage where you get world class expertise in sourcing the finest gems for you at a fraction of cost compared to elsewhere!

At Gemstoneuniverse, quality, ethics, processes and the patronâ€™s preferences are given the utmost attention and these are non-negotiable principles of functioning. We understand that Planetary Gemology is a discipline not too well understood in all its nuances by the general public, therefore simplifying and streamlining processes has been a major endeavour – from choosing a gem to delivery of your talisman, to give you a better and complete experience, free of hassles. We are proud of the value we bring to the quality of your life.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Blue Sapphire GemstoneÂ Facts

Gemstone	Natural Blue Sapphire
Weight	3.87 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural,
Origin	Srilanka
Planetary Energy	Saturn
Patron Location	Tokyo, Japan
All inclusive Price	$ 7890 / INR 437895
Comments	Now here’s a stellar treat! A wonderful gem – a fully natural and unheated blue sapphire from the gem mines of Srilanka. At a superb jyotish weight of 3.87 carats, itâ€™s the perfect gem for planetary gem therapy with rich silky cornflower blue color and amazing clarity. It is a marvellous piece with all the traits of a top-notch blue sapphire rolled into one. This magnificent one of a kind blue sapphire has been set in Sterling silver as a Saturn talisman.Natural blue sapphire or neelam gemstone is the gem of Lord Saturn and is used in a talisman to harness the energies of this planet. Individuals with Makar lagna and Kumbh lagna can wear the blue sapphire. 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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Kamakhya 2013 – New lot of Natural Jyotish Quality Emeralds

April 1, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Kamakhya 2013 – New lot of Natural Jyotish Quality Emeralds

Kamakhya 2013 – New lot of Emeralds

Eight Superb New Sub-lots of Jyotish quality emeralds are the latest offerings from the Gemstoneuniverse kitty. Premium gems that form the apex of the gem pyramid – Exceptional earth mined treasures that make the cut on all the all parameters of jyotish quality. These spectacular gems have been handpicked to make a lot at our end and NOT been picked up as a lot at source! It is important that the distinction be made for in the gem trade a lot usually means a mixed bag of gems where you may strike luck with some good gems and may have to get a few “barely there” poor mineral specimens in the bargain.

At Gemstoneuniverse, we handpick the gems – only those that measure up on the jyotish quality parameters make it. The idea is to provide the patrons with flawless, powerful, energy abundant gems that help them achieve desired objectives. It is not be confused with creating ornamental jewelry only.

You can go ahead and make your choice without a shadow of doubt from this inviting smorgasbord of fully natural and treatment-free Colombian and Zambian emeralds where beauty, power elegance, luxury all converge beautifully. Sub-lots 7 and 8 (as marked in the picture and the video are of Zambian origin and the rest of the sub-lots are of Colombian origin.

Every emerald of Kamakhya 2013 –

– Is beautifully-cut and fashioned whether it is asscher, oval or emerald cut

– Has amazing clarity, an absolute must in jyotish gems

– Has a perfect jyotish weight to suit the objective

-Amazingly distinct color! You have the Grassy greens to the deep rich emerald greens

– Is free from the doshas described in the sacred texts. Every emerald is jyotish quality

-Is resonating with Mercury energies to get you the best jyotish result of planetary gem therapy

-Is fully natural

-Is completely free of any treatment

So what are you waiting for. Go for your personal treat NOW!

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Blue Sapphire Power | Most beautiful Gem in the world

March 19, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Is Blue Sapphire the Most Beautiful Gemstone in the World?

Natural Blue Sapphire over 11 carats

What is rare?

Dictionary meaning would suggest that its something hard to find or come across – something one does not encounter everyday! Natural Gemstones have phenomenal value by virtue of rarity among several other factors.

That natural gemstones are rare, and that jyotish quality gemstones are extremely rare is an established fact. It takes processing of several tonnes of ore to obtain 1 carat of gem quality corundum. Gemstones are judged on basis of their cut, clarity and carat weight – the last of which is a desired but very rare attribute and over 10 carats makes it equally – extremely enticing as well as high value option.

Le Saphire Merveilleux

Size Matters Absolutely So in the World of Colored Gemstones. Natural Blue sapphire over 2 carats in weight and then jyotish quality will register an exponential increase in price. A natural blue sapphire sitting well on all jyotish quality parameters and over 5 carats would definitely interest a gem collector.

It is not everyday that you have a natural jyotish quality blue sapphire of the coveted Ceylonese origin and well over 11 carats coming your way! It is definitely a once in a blue moon event.

The blue sapphire is a much-fancied gem not just for its alluring color but because of the sheer number of myths and legends associated with it. One of the popular ones, being its association with purity, ethical conduct and truth. While this holds true even to this day, the shrewd manipulative minds of yesteryear’s have abused the association of mystical powers to achieve very personal ends.

For instance, one of the popular stories of times gone by is based on one of the famous sapphires of all times has been one that was in the collection of Duke of Orleans – a beautiful bright blue in daylight and would change color to amethyst tones in incandescent light. Madame de Genlis used the legend of the sapphire to used it as the central premise of her work “Le Saphire Merveilleux.”

Madame de Genlis

The sapphire (very possibly a color change sapphire in today’s parlance, just plain vanilla optical phenomenon!) is used as a test of female virtue, the change of color indicating unfaithfulness on the part of the wearer! If the owner of the stone wished to prove that the subject of the test was innocent, she was made to wear the sapphire for three hours of daylight; but in the opposite case, the test was so timed that it began in daylight and ended when the candles or lamps had been lighted (the predetermined objective having been achieved!).

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Blue Sapphire
Weight	11.39 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural,
Origin	Srilanka
Planetary Energy	Saturn
Patron Location	Toronto, Canada
All inclusive Price	Withheld at Patron Request
Comments	Featured today is a stunner par excellence, a gem that comes once in a lifetime. Rare and earth mined from the gem fields of Ratnapura Sri Lanka this cushion cut Sapphire crystal is all of 11.395 carats, yes unheated at 11.395 carats. That’s not just spectacular jyotish weight but a caratage that would even interest the collector. The natural unheated whopper has been set in sterling silver as a Saturn talisman.But is the clarity, weight and with no treatment the only features of this wonder-No, what stands out is the Royal Blue Shade that is spread evenly throughout the crystal. Enjoy powerful and pulsating Saturn energies with this Blue Sapphire with fantastic clarity. A collectible to be passed on to generation to generation. Note: Thank you Dear Patron for the gracious testimonial. 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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Can Hessonite and Emerald be worn together? Harnessing the Rahu-Mercury combination in the information age.

March 15, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Harnessing the Rahu-Mercury combination in the information age.

Rahu Mercury Talisman

Can Hessonite and Emerald be worn together?

The planets Rahu and Mercury have become highly relevant in this jet set age of ultra fast communication and development of Information and technology. In the right signs the Rahu-mercury combination is a big blessing as this combination provides high intelligence, ability to think, analyse, act at the speed of light and can bless with a gigantic memory.

Since mercury is the significator of communication individuals blessed with this combination would have a need to communicate fast and efficiently. This combination gives a phenomenal metal ability and also gives other mercury blessings like wit, intelligence, humour and charm. This combination is found in the horoscopes of many speech writers, story tellers etc.

It is a good combination to have in the horoscope as both Mercury and Rahu are friends and work in tandem and harmony to bless with the individual with superlative results. The best results are found when this combination occurs in the sign of Gemini, Virgo or the sign of research and invention-Aquarius.

This is a fortunate combination to have especially when one is connected with Foreigners and foreign lands. It gives the capacity to the individual to earn wealth from Imports and exports, travelling and travel business and most importantly from communication. It also gives ability for deep research and investigating the occult.

How to Harness the power of this combination using Planetary Gem Therapy:

It is important to ascertain whether this is a key combination in the chart and whether the periods of these planets are in operation. Some of the relevant cases where their combined energies can be utilized but not limited to:

1)Â Â Â Â Â Rahu- Mercury combination occurring in the Key Houses.

2)Â Â Â Â Â Major Period of Mercury and the sub period of Rahu in operation.

3)Â Â Â Â Â Major period of Rahu and the sub period of Mercury in operation.

4)Â Â Â Â Â Career segment being controlled by this combination.

In such cases as mentioned above the individual can get rewarded by using Jyotish Gemstones of these planets in a single pendant. The Gem of Rahu is hessonite also known as Gomedh and the Gem of Mercury is Emerald also known as Panna. Both these Gems can be set in a single pendant and should be consecrated with Rahu mantras and Budh/mercury Mantras for optimum results.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Hessonite & Natural Colombian Emerald GemstoneÂ Facts

Gemstone	Natural Hessonite	Natural Colombian Emerald
Weight	3.37 carats	2.74 carats
Treatment	None	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Srilanka	Â Colombia
Planetary Energy	Rahu	Mercury
Patron Location	USA
All inclusive Price	$ 5562.82 / INR 308736
Comments	Featured today is an exceptional Rahu Mercury Talisman brimming with power Planetary energies. This Talisman is a fine example of what exactly are Jyotish Gemstones.Â Check the brilliant fiery lustre in the Hessonite. Magnetic and Hyponotic- This Hessonite is the apex of Gem Quality.Â When the Agni Purana mentions that inward glowing lustre is a mandatory feature of Jyotish Gems this is what it meant.Check the brilliant and even spread of Verdant Green color in the natural Colombian emerald crystal. Combined with great clarity and fine color this emerald has been blessed with something special and that special brings in the promised results of Gem Therapy.Notice the attention to detail in the finished talisman, Rahu in general gives best results in silver. The Hessonite garnet has been encapsulated with a silver setting and Emerald has been set in Gold. To get good results and keep Gem therapy error free one should not overlook a single minute detail 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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Aum and the Circle of Life-The Divine Chatur Ratna Pendant

March 4, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Aum and the Circle of Life-The Divine Chatur Ratna Pendant

Circle of Life Om Pendant Talisman with Precious Gemstones

If there is existence, there is angst. If there is a pain body, there is pain. However, if the individual is rooted firmly, the journey of life becomes an enriching experience. The talisman featured today is a rich as well as powerful amalgamation of energies that can give an individual progress, protection, sense of security and confidence and keep one rooted in reality even while one plays in the world of Maya.

At the core of the talisman is the Pranava Aum, the primordial sound, the seed of creation, that force which embodies the powers of the trinity – Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh! It is really impossible to say enough about Aum or explain this master key to life â€“ a symbol that holds the secrets of existence.

Aum is the sonic absolute, the underlying rhythm that controls the play. When an individual is able to root oneself in this simple truth, and recognise the power encapsulated in this three-syllabled package, the universal energies lovingly embrace the being.

The Pranava Aum is surrounded by four gems that symbolise protection for the being from the keepers of the four cardinal directions. The four gems also symbolize the four purusharthas – aiming at centring the individual to fulfil the goals in this life. The four purusharthas or goals are – Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha.

While dharma is the essential foundation of the attainment of other three goals, Artha and Kama are goals that help humankind and society on a larger level to flourish. It perpetuates the world. Moksha is ultimately the liberation of the soul from the bondage of Maya and the cycle of birth, death and rebirth.

Dharma: Righteousness

Artha: Wealth

Kama: Desire

Moksha: Liberation

With the energies of the natural planetary gems and the cosmic forces, this talisman is a special one.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural White Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Catâ€™s Eye & Emerald Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural White Sapphire	Natural Blue Sapphire	Natural Cats Eye	Natural Emerald
Weight	2.23 carats	2.10 carats	3.55 carats	2.04 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural	None, fully Natural	None, fully Natural	None, fully Natural
Origin	Srilanka	Burma	Srilanka	Zambia
Planetary Energy	Venus	Saturn	Ketu	Mercury
Patron Location	Virginia,USA
All inclusive Price	Withheld at Patron Request
Comments	A fine example of power, beauty and high symbolism, the Circle of Life talisman incorporates a premium oval shaped white/colorless sapphire of 2.23 carats from Sri Lanka. The presence of this sparkly clear rare gem of Venus or Shukra itself gives a dash of charisma to this talisman.There is also another special gem here â€“ a premium, richly colored blue sapphire from Burma. Last of the three gems from the lot Raudrrantako 2012. Velvety midnight blue color, high clarity as well as saturation are the hallmarks of this GEM mined in the Mogok valley. An oval gem of 2.1 carats, this natural and unheated blue sapphire from Burma is really a prize. This splendid gem of Saturn really does stand apart.Along with these gems, a fine vivid green Zambian emerald of 2.04 carats adorns the talisman. The oval cut Zambian gem has the classic and vivid emerald green color. Emerald or panna is the gemstone of Planet Mercury or Budha.And lastly there is a fine Ceylon Catâ€™s eye chrysoberyl â€“ a 3.5 carat golden green gem with fine translucence and sharp chatoyancy. The Catâ€™s eye is the gem of Ketu or the South Node of the Moon â€“ the Mystic of the Zodiac.The talisman has been made in 18 karat white gold and the outline is in 22 karat yellow gold.You can create your own personalized Circle of Life Talisman based on gems suitable as per your horoscope and planetary positions. Get the power of the Divine Om and the power to visualize and achieve the 4 highest Goals of Life:Dharma: Righteousness Artha: Wealth Kama: Desire Moksha: Liberation Note: Dear Patron, we admire your patience. You waited 6 months to get an unheated white Sapphire before this talisman was made and consecrated. Real Jyotish Gems are rare and the current white sapphire position is dismal. But your white sapphire is a special one and was destined to be a part of this circle of life pendant. Dear Patrons: Please be informed that a Gem has to be a Jyotish Gemstone for it to deliver the promised results. In past 6 months we have rejected several lots of white sapphires because they did not qualify on the strict criteria of being a Jyotish Gem. We cannot say a definite date by which new White Sapphires shall be online. There is no periodicity in upload of Gemstones. As soon as a Gem qualifies to be a Jyotish Gemstone it is uploaded. The Circle of Life Om Talisman will make your circle of life complete. 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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Metaphysical Properties of Emeralds – The Magic of Gem Crystals

February 28, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

Metaphysical Properties of Emeralds – The Magic of Gem Crystals

Natural Zambian Emerald above 6 carats

Zambian emeralds are characterized by a rich emerald green color with a bluish tinge and the color is present to the core. Not so with the Colombian emeralds where color is concentrated towards the outer crystal and core is relatively clearer.

Emeralds have had a great metaphysical meaning for centuries. The gemstone is regarded to work on the supra physical aura first and then heal the malaise therefore raising the vibratory rate of the body.

It is also known as the gemstone of truth with great powers of revelation. It is believed that no trickery, conjuring, spells, magic are able to work upon the wearer of the emerald. After all, Mercury or Hermes himself is the ultimate trickster, who was able to pull wool over Apollo’s eyes! And with the power of Mercury himself, it is not possible to remain susceptible to anymore trickery.

Emerald is also believed to enhance the prophetic faculty or the ability to foresee future events what in common parlance may be termed as intuitive intelligence is actually strong Mercury working its power. It is a gem that enhances arts of divination, clairvoyance etc.

The color of emerald – green symbolizing life, rejuvenation, fertility and hope is coveted not just for its beauty but for all that it can do for the wearer. Mercury is the planet of communication and hence can give a person great facility with language, creative ways and enthralling through speech. It can give structured thinking and the required calmness to do so, to people who have very high entropy/ restlessness and tend to get bored very easily.

Emerald is the birthstone of the signs Gemini and Virgo, which are ruled by Mercury.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Zambian Emerald GemstoneÂ Facts

Gemstone	Natural Zambia Emerald
Weight	6.20 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Zambian
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	Bangalore , India
All inclusive Price	$ 9335.50 / INR 518120
Comments	A premium natural and treatment free Zambian emerald. The piece is a mammoth in terms of size and has a superlative jyotish weight of 6.20 carats. The gem has a deep rich emerald green color and the classic emerald cut. The gem has an amazing inner glow, a quality prized in the emerald crystal, almost giving it a life like quality. It has been 22- Karat gold as a Mercury talisman ring.Since emerald is a brittle gem, finding a jyotish quality emerald that is above 6 carats is a feat in itself. Natural emerald or panna is the gemstone of planet Mercury or Budha and is used to harness the energies of this planet.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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Legendary Ceylon – The Land of Sapphires and Unmatched Bounty

February 11, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

Legendary Ceylon – The Land of Sapphires and Unmatched Bounty

The best of blue sapphires are the ones that came from the mountains of Kashmir. But now since that source has allegedly been dry for long, the best source for rich blue sapphires is Sri Lanka or Ceylon. The island nation of Sri Lanka has been long known as the land of jewels. In mythology, it is also known as Ratna-dweepa – a land so lush and rich with jewels of all kinds that its legends inspired many a dangerous expeditions to this Island Serendib.

It features in the adventures of Sindbad the sailor, who in his sixth voyage finds himself at the island of Ceylon and it is described thus – Now the Island Sarandib lieth under the equinoctial line, its night and day both numbering twelve hours. It measureth eighty leagues long by a breadth of thirty and its width is bounded by a lofty mountain and a deep valley. The mountain is conspicuous from a distance of three days, and it containeth many kinds of, rubies and other minerals, and spice trees of all sorts. The surface is covered with emery, wherewith gems are cut and fashioned; diamonds are in its rivers and pearls are in its valleys.

Sindbad himself was from the city of Basra, close to the Persian Gulf, which was the ancient trading centre for the best of precious natural pearls! Richard Hughes in his seminal book “Ruby and Sapphire” explains that the word serendipity, which means a sudden fortunate discovery or stumbling upon a treasure suddenly, is derived from the name of the island’s name Serendib – a place where the adventurers would stumble upon treasures every now and then!

Even today, the soil of southern Sri Lanka is so rich with natural treasures that sometime all people have to do is to look in their backyards and have a serendipitous moment.Fortunately or unfortunately, the main technique of gem exploration as well as mining in Sri Lanka is still the traditional methods – where gravel is run through water in troughs and baskets. The Ratnapura region was the first locality to mine sapphire on the island. Significant gem-mines throughout Sri Lanka are the Bibile, Elehara, Ratnapura, Metiyagoda, Morawaka, Nuwara Eliya and Pelmadulla sapphire mines.

Gravel sorting for gems in Sri lanka

The Ceylon Blue sapphire stands distinctly apart from its sapphires from other sources – with a watery crystal clarity and rich medium toned blue.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Blue Sapphire
Weight	5.52 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural,
Origin	Srilanka
Planetary Energy	Saturn
Patron Location	Bangalore/India
All inclusive Price	$ 11572.56 / INR 6,48,080
Comments	The blue sapphire featured today is a heavyweight legend itself – a premium Ceylon cushion cut Blue sapphire of 5.42 carats set in sterling silver as a Saturn talisman ring. The gem is a piece of divinity with beauty of astounding proportions. At a fantastic jyotish weight, the gem has enviable clarity and a gorgeous color – And the gem is completely natural, unheated and treatment free! A superb gem for a powerful Saturn talisman. Natural blue sapphire or neelam is the gem of Lord Shani or Saturn and is used in planetary gem therapy to harness the transformative energies of this planet. To view this Gemstone before it was set please click here. 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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