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The Panchratna Talisman-Powerful shift in the consciousness – Something that can put you in touch with who you really are

July 27, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

The Panchratna Talisman

Powerful shift in the consciousness – Something that can put you in touch with who you really are

The Love of Christ, the compassion of Buddha & the Divine Synergy of the 5 sacred elements!

When you look at the panchratna talisman/ pancharatna talisman- panch=five: Ratna:gemstones, you cannot help but wonder, not only about its magnificence and beauty but also about its owner who has to be innately special and powerful to absorb and hold the energies simultaneously. The panchratna talisman has been created using top jyotish quality, flawless, eye clean, natural, untreated, unheated gemstones â€“ yellow sapphire, ruby, catâ€™s eye, red coral and natural pearl.

Designed after much and careful thought, the talisman has imbibed the best within itself. The energies that govern every individual are basically the same but are known variously across the world. Whether you choose to look at it in the likeness of the holy cross that identifies with the Christian faith, or in the likeness of the dhamma chakra of Buddhist tradition, the pure saatvik energies and divine grace radiating from the talisman are both clear and apparent.

This particular talisman is extremely powerful in that it combines the representation of the panch tattvas or the panch mahabhootas (the five basic elements that go into the make of any human being) with specific meaning to this patron, into a single talisman.

It is the delicate balance and harmony of these elements that determine the balance and harmony which would in turn manifest in the life of an individual. Any excess or deficit in any one or more of â€“ earth, water, fire, ether or air leads to an imbalance in the corresponding aspect of life. For instance if there is less of fire, the individual finds it very difficult to assert oneself. Or if there is excess of water, the decision making capacity is poor and mind is always in a flux!

This talisman is a powerful creator of balance, and enhancer of perceptiveness and overall creates the foundation of personal power that is calm, just, balanced and yet majestic! It is about the effect of a presence that quietens everything else around and creates spell-binding awe.

The gems have been set in gold and silver has been appropriately used to provide the â€˜seatâ€™ for pearl. Vedic texts prescribe specific metals for stones and pearl must be set in silver. See the attention to Detail.

Only the Natural Pearl has been bezel set in sterling silver and the sacred symbol of the divine moon has been handcrafted in silver.

Another notable feature is that each gem has the symbol of its corresponding deity, standing in relief next to it. One has to notice clearly that the planetary symbols are singularly or a combination of circle, semi circle or a cross where circle represents the spirit and consciousness; the cross represents a very gross state- a state of tangled-ness with worldly objects and desires. The semicircle represents a state where it is neither, wholly spirit or wholly â€˜of the worldâ€™! The placement of these elements to form a symbol is actually descriptive of the nature of that planet or the nature of its energies.

The panchratna talisman is not just a gem talisman but brings indescribable added value by incorporating the highly symbolic elements within it.

Made for a special patron with very special planetary positions it is one of those special talismans that shall occupy a place of pride in the Gemstoneuniverse heritage.

Gemstoneuniverse Table of Natural Gems Facts

Gemstone	Weight	Origin	Comments
Ruby-Centre Piece	1.18 carats	Mozambique	Fine Color, Fully Natural
Ruby- On Pendant Hook	.34 carats	Burma Mogok	Imperial Pigeon Blood color, unheated, top quality
Yellow Sapphire	2.07 carats	Sri Lanka	Unheated, Loupe clean
Natural Pearl	2.10 carats	Australia	Organic, fully natural, spotless white
Catâ€™s eye Chrysoberyl	1.6 carats	Sri Lanka	Fine Chatoyancy, no blemishes, untreated
Red Coral	3.07 carats	Japan	Top Ox Blood Red Color, Certified Organic

Patron Location: Glendale, CA, USA

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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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Rendezvous with Gemstone Universe – Connect with us in the Luxury Directory of the ASSOCHAM

July 1, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Rendezvous with Gemstone Universe –

Connect with us in the Luxury Directory of the ASSOCHAM

High Point-Gemstoneuniverse makes it to the Luxury Directory of ASSOCHAM

We are proud to inform you that Gemstone Universe joins the Alpha organisations where, gemstone industry in India is concerned, as it has been featured in the â€˜Luxury Directory, a first publication by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM) of India!

The Luxury Directory is an endeavour by the ASSOCHAM to compile reliable information on the A- Listers in the luxury industry in India aimed at providing accurate data to government, industry and public at large.

Gemstoneuniverse had always endeavoured to provide the best of products and services to its patrons worldwide. Gemstoneuniverse is an organisation that provides Planetary Gem Therapy and uses exclusive Jyotish quality gems for the same.

Jyotish gems, by default are the best in quality among the gemstone grades as they are natural, flawless, untreated in any manner. And this is done at 1/6^th the normal quoted price of gemstones in the industry!

We absolutely stand by our commitment to the cause of Planetary Gemology.

It is a constant effort at our end to measure up to the high standards that we have established. Quality is held at a premium and there are no short-cuts on the road that we journey on. We are committed to the cause of Planetary Gem Therapy.

However, that Gemstone Universe is now seen in the category of luxury by ASSOCHAM, is a happy by-product of our integrity and commitment as an organisation. We just do what we are best at-Planetary Gem therapy.

Luxury itself connotes a sense of pride in association with a brand. And if we have made inroads into your heart and mind through our product line and services, with such a pride involved as is reflected by this defining move there cannot be a bigger award for us.

Sharing this with you itself is heart warming. We value your patronage and remain committed to providing the best that can be in the field of Planetary Gem Therapy!

Assocham Can be accessed at:

http://assocham.org/

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The Opulence of Opal â€“The Mystique and Beauty of Nature

June 30, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

The Opulence of Opal â€“ The Mystique and Beauty of Nature

Opal & Play of color! Ethiopian Soil Enters Gemstoneuniverse in form of Opals!

The Opal is a fine example of showcasing natureâ€™s infinite capacity to generate the WOW factor. The Opal stone is an amazing visual treat with brilliant colours in all hues visible in the single stone. In fact is the only gem in which all the visible colours of the spectrum can be seen. The Opal is mainly composed of Silica with about 3-10 per cent of water content. Opals formed millions of years ago when silica gel trapped between layers of host rock got hardened.

Ornate Jewelry Masterpiece with the Opal as the Center Gem

A beautiful piece of jewellery fashioned with opal as a centrepiece

(Image Courtesy: www.jewelinfo4u.com )

The name opal is a derivative of the Greek work Opalus, which is further thought to owe its origins to the Sanskrit word Upala and Upalamani is how the Opal have been known in the ancient Indian texts.

Bhuswabhavavriddhi ratnani jatani vividhani tu I

Upala ratnaroopatvam praptaah kalantaren va II

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ratnapariksha

The Opal was valued highly by the ancients until towards the middle of 19^th century. From the writings of Pliny the Elder, the famed Roman author, one gets to know of a particularly beautiful Opal set in a ring possessed by a Roman senator called Nonius (hence known as the Opal of Nonius), which was at that time valued at 2,000,000 sesterces.

Mark Antonyâ€™s desire to have it was met with a refusal from Nonius, who fled leaving everything behind but the Opal. George F. Kunz mentionâ€™s in his seminal book, The Curious Lore of Precious Gemstones, a splendid opal by the name of Orphanus that was set in the imperial crown of the Holy Roman Empire. They say that a stone like it was never seen before and that possibly led to its gaining the name orphanus!

The Opal comes in many varieties and is chiefly sourced in Australia. However, it is also found in Brazil, Honduras, Ethiopia, Japan and the US. Fire Opal is found in Mexico only.

The stone is relatively soft and brittle and needs extra care in handling and a protective covering when setting it as jewellery. Since the Opal has a large amount of water, exposure to heat can result in loss of water and hence cracking of the stone or developing fracture like lines. This phenomenon is known as crazing. Opal is stored in water for the same reason. People who save it in vaults often keep it with a piece if moist cloth. The exposure of Opals to ultrasonics, steamers, heat and chemicals should be avoided.

The only Opal hard enough to withstand faceting are some fire opals. Opals are usually fashioned as flat pieces or domed cabochons. Since the mineral matter is so fragile here Opal is often fashioned as doublets or triplets. This however makes a dent on its value but ensures that the Opal is safeguarded against damage to a large extent.

A doublet opal is not a solid opal but is a thin slice of real opal which has ironstone/ black potch/ obsidian /basalt /glass glued to its back to give it more strength. Also a darker helps emphasize the play of color helping the stone fetch more value.

Doublets and Triplets in Opals

(Image courtesy: netstore.net.au)

The triplet Opal is a doublet opal whose upper surface has further a transparent clear glass or quartz domed cap attached. While the base helps bring out play of color, the domed cap magnifies the opal and protects it as well. The doublet and triplet opals are good for jewellery making only and have no value in planetary gem therapy.

The Opal displays two characteristic optical phenomenon –

Play of Color: It is the display of shifting spectral colors and is caused due to its internal structure where silica spheroids are arranged in a periodic patterned fashion.

A fine Opal Specimen exhibiting the play of color

(Image courtesy: thecoutureshow.com)

Opalescence: It is a phenomenon displayed by the milky white and blue opal. It is NOT the play of color and Play of color is NOT Opalescence!

Opalescence exhibited in Opal Raw

(Image courtesy: uk.ask.com)

Varieties of Opal:

Potch: Very common. Translucent opal with hardly any play of color. Occurs in many body colours.

Black Opal: It is one of the most valuable types of opal. Any Opal that displays good play of color against a dark background is known as a black opal. The entire range of colours can be seen against the dark background. The ones that have a red or orange play of colour are highly valued. The opals with a greyish background color are called semi-black opals.

Light Opal: Opals with a white, milky white or translucent background are called light opals. Those with low transparency and less play of color beget a lower value. On the contrary, an opal with high transparency and lots of play of color can fetch a very handsome price. These are also known as crystal opals.

Boulder opal: in this case the opal comes naturally attached to the host rock where it was formed. It is usually cut in irregular shapes.

Matrix Opal: In this variety, the silica gel formed opal by streaking across the host rock rather than forming a uniform layer. Yowah opal of Australia is an example.

Fire Opal: ranging from reds, yellows and browns, it is a transparent or translucent stone with no or some play of colour. The only known source is Mexico.

Opal in Planetary gem therapy is a gem for Venus, but it is prescribed in certain conditions, especially is the Venus is favourable for the individual but not placed well in the horoscope. Its planetary power is immense – the gem is capable of bestowing all material pleasures, adding charisma and improving interpersonal relationships. Young individuals are generally advised against wearing it despite benefits gained through this gem. Strange as it may sound, opal gives the wearer a taste of all luxuries and then makes the individual disinterested in it all! The mind instead gets more tuned to spirituality and god.

Splendid Specimens of Opal:

Feast your eyes on some of the famous opals that the world has known :

The Andamooka Opal:

It was presented to Queen Elizabeth II on her first visit to Australia in 1950. Weight of the opal is 203 carats.

Andamooka Opal Presented to Queen Elizabeth

(Image Courtesy: www.altmanncherny.com.au )

The Flame Queen:

It is a massive and spectacular gem at 263.18 carats! The best visual example of eye of opal, a stone that gets created when mineral gel fills a cavity to form a precious stone. No wonder that the Opal was referred to as Opthalmius, by the early writers.

Flame Queen Opal

(Image Courtesy: www.curatedobject.us)

The Galaxy Opal:

It is the largest polished opal at 3,749 carats. Found in Brazil, now it is a part of private collection.

Galaxy Opal

(Image Courtesy: www. opal-network.com)

The Halleyâ€™s Comet Opal:

It is the largest uncut Black opal in the world, weighing 1,982.5 carats.

The Halleyâ€™s Comet Opal

(Image courtesy: www.grahamblackopal.com)

The Roebling Opal:

The stunner at 2565 carats rests with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

Roebling Opal

(Image courtesy: www.mnh.si.edu)

Quick Facts about Opal

Refractive Index	1.44 – 1.47
Specific Gravity	1.98 – 2.20
Hardness on Mohâ€™s Scale	5.5 – 6.5
Crystal structure	Amorphous
Cleavage	None

Ethiopian Soil entered Gemstoneuniverse in form of 12 Kgâ€™s of Opals. We feel blessed. Here are the videos. Some of our team members felt that the video should be without any defining captions and that Gem lovers should not be distracted from the beautiful experience when viewing the video and some felt that Caption adds value and greater insight. So what we do, we do both versions!. Here are two videos of this treasure bestowed by mother earth. One with Captions and one without the Captions:

Abhijita Kulshrestha Senior consultant and PGA- Gemstoneuniverse

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

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The Color of Romance â€“ Colored Stone Engagement Rings.Celebrities experiment with Colored Gemstones with Flair & Style.

June 16, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

The Color of Romance â€“ Colored Stone Engagement Rings

Diamond engagement Rings Take a Backseat against Colored Gemstones Magic-Celebrities experiment with Colored Gemstones with Flair & Style.

The Royal wedding was the flavour of the first half of the year and the toast of the event was the lovely Kate Middleton who carried off Late Princess Dianaâ€™s 18 carat Blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring with quite a flourish. The now Duchess of Cambridge may infact have fired a trend here with a coloured stone engagement ring! Also worth here a mention is the engagement ring presented to Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson by Prince Andrew, which was a stupendous ruby surrounded by diamonds.

Kate Middleton Sporting Late Lady Diana’s Blue Sapphire Diamond engagement ring

(Image courtsey: cbsnews.com)

Sarah Ferguson sporting the Ruby and Diamonds Engagement ring

(Image courtsey: fourseasonsclothingdirect.com)

While diamonds of various cuts and colours rule the roost when it comes to wedding and engagement jewellery across the world, especially among the whoâ€™s who, of late, colored gemstone engagement rings seem to be gaining favour.

Coloured gemstones have tremendous visual appeal and can mesmerize the beholder with their amazing vibrancy and richness. All it takes is a design that does justice to the coloured gemstone.

Just take a look at the gorgeous 5 carat ruby, flanked by two diamonds in Jessica Simpsonâ€™s engagement ring. The ring is a Neil Lane creation, a designer who is also known to experiment with pink and yellow diamonds for bridal couture jewellery.

Jessica Simpson Sporting a 5 Carat Ruby with Diamonds as accent Stones-a Neil Lane Creation

(Image courtsey: popeater.com)

Jessica Simpson’s 5 Carat Ruby Ring with Diamonds as accent Stones-a Neil Lane Creation

(Image courtsey:thatâ€™s-all-folks.com)

Then there is the screen goddess Penelope Cruz who sports a three carats blue sapphire, set amid diamonds ring. Diamonds are often used as accent stones around precious colored gemstones as they enhance the color of the gemstone manifold and help bring out its natural beauty.

Penelope Cruz and her Blue Sapphire Diamond ring

(Image courtsey:ringenvy.com)

There is also the five carat plus yellow diamond engagement ring of the one time American Idol winner and country singer Carrie Underwood that makes a case for colored gemstone rings to grab the shine from the traditional diamonds. As the taste for the exquisite grows and the pockets run deeper, coloured gemstones have the potential for satisfying the demands of this new market.

American Idol Winner Carrie Underwood wears a Fancy Yellow Diamond ring

(Image courtsey:thefablife.com)

Tradition aside there is also something of a joy for the rule breaker, the ones who like to live it a little more edgy, just like Carmen Electraâ€™s Black Diamond ring. Notwithstanding all the superstitions attached to the black diamonds, she rather flaunts her rock that proclaims her being in a league of her own!

Carmen Electra and her flair for adventure-Carrying off A Black Diamond ring in style`

(Image courtsey:people.com)

While the royals may have had a bias for colored stone engagement rings, the interest of people everywhere in the colored gemstones is getting piqued. And this gives the colored gemstone industry lots to look forward to.

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

May 5, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Amor del sol – The Love of the Sun

A Heart warming unheated Talisman handcrafted with love and dedication.

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

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

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

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

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

Gem Details

Natural Ruby-Unheated and Untreated

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

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

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

Origin: Burma

Planetary energy: Sun

Patron Location: California, US

All inclusive price: Undisclosed.

Comments:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eva Longoria Sporting Ruby Chandelier Earrings

(Image courtesy: www.gemvara.com)

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

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

Scarlet Johanson sporting a Ruby ring

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

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

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

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Delightful Implementation of Gem Therapy without compromising on Gem quality. Unheated Ceylon Sapphire for Jupiter with a seat of Gold and shanks of silver.

April 28, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Delightful Implementation of Gem Therapy without compromising on Gem quality. Unheated Ceylon Sapphire for Jupiter with a seat of Gold and shanks of silver.

Delightful Implementation of Gem Therapy without compromising on Gem Quality.

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

Delightful Implementation of Gem Therapy without compromising on Gem quality. Unheated Ceylon Sapphire for Jupiter with a seat of Gold and shanks of silver.

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table of Yellow Sapphire Gem Facts

Gemstone	Natural Yellow Sapphire
Weight	2.44carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Ceylon/ Sri Lanka
Planetary Energy	Jupiter
Patron Location	Daman, India
All inclusive Price	$ 506.60/- INR23000/-
Comments	With a minimum 90% clarity level, this fully natural and untreated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire, which we term as Entry-level, is filled with the benign powers of Jupiter in its Golden yellow color! The gem therapy has been implemented at a price that was affordable to the patron! By making the band in silver and the throne of the gem in 22k Gold!Â A fine Jyotish quality Yellow Sapphire guaranteed to deliver the best results for Jupiter-the planet of Good luck and fortune! A Unique implementation of gem therapy through this talisman of power!

Note1: 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.

Note2:Â At Indian Rupees 23000/- to get a 2.44 carats beautiful unheated yellow sapphire? Surprised? ItÂ is delightful that the correct message and implementation of Gem Therapy is spreading to even the remotest areas where people need it the most. Instead of wearing ugly stones of non gem grade material patrons are wearing good quality gemstones with no treatment that will deliver great results. These same patrons when will upgrade to a higher quality gem will have no budgetary constraints because their entry level, genuine gemstone will ensure that.

When we get orders such as these from areas like Muzaffurpur, daman, Sikar and Rae Bareilly we know that the pride of Gem therapy shall be restored again.

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High Point-Gemstoneuniverse Patron Rahul Kapoor Jainâ€™s Book Launched

April 23, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

High Point

Gemstoneuniverse Patron Rahul Kapoor Jainâ€™s Book Launched

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

Times Group Books, a leading publisher of wellness, lifestyle and business books, has recently launched Mr. Kapoorâ€™s book, Work Wise â€” Lessons in Excellence for Young Professionals.

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

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

Addressing a cross Section of the participants in his Workshop

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

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

As official Host of RCB with Anil Kumble and Siddharth Mallya-UB Group Rahul Kapoor interviewing former Indian Pace bowler -Javagal Srinath

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

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

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

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

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

March 31, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tektite-Aakashamani from Gemstoneuniverse museum of Collectibles and rare Gems

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

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

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

Richard Shaw Brown Celebrated Gemologist, Author, Designer and Musician

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

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Things We like- How do you feel when an existing Gemstoneuniverse patron handcrafts a beautiful Talisman and posts on your Facebook Wall-Delighted of course-This one made our day!

March 26, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 2 Comments

Things We like- How do you feel when an existing Gemstoneuniverse patron handcrafts a beautiful Talisman and posts on your Facebook Wall-Delighted of course-This one made our day!

Last week we had many surprises! Among the pleasant ones was when an existing Gemstoneuniverse patron in scenic Switzerland Â who implemented Gem therapy by wearing naturalÂ and unheated Gemstones in 2010 Â designed a Gorgeous Sun talisman all by himself, yes, handcrafted by himself by using natural unheated Winza Rubies Â and posted the same on our facebook wall.

Another view of Sun talisman handcrafted by Gemstone Universe patron

It is a gratifying feeling to see how natural gemstones create wonders each day in an individualâ€™s life and can totally change the direction of an individualâ€™s life.

You can access our Facebook walls below to see the talisman and also some of the other artistic pieces created by this Gemstoneuniverse patron who happens to be an artist, sculptor, a spiritual person, life coach of the Sedona method Â and now becoming a certified Goldsmith and a Gemmologist.

http://www.facebook.com/gemstoneuniverse#!/pages/Gemstoneuniverse/160554967309625

http://www.facebook.com/emeraldriver

Featured below is the Talisman. Picture quality is not as great. In all probality this picture was taken using the camera phone but still one can see the clean lines, good quality rubies and of course honesty and heart.

Sun talisman having unheated Winza Rubies handcrafted by a Gemstone Universe patron

http://www.gemstoneuniverse.com