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Striking Triratna Pendant – Combination of Clarity, Lustre and Fire with Three Fine Gems

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Striking Triratna Pendant – Combination of Clarity, Lustre and Fire with Three Fine Gems

Natural Brazilian Emerald of 1.69 carats, Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire of 1.72 carats &Natural Ceylon Hessonite of 3.25 carats Gemstoneuniverse.com Natural Brazilian Emerald of 1.69 carats, Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire of 1.72 carats &Natural Ceylon Hessonite of 3.25 carats Gemstoneuniverse.com

 

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Emerald, Blue Sapphire & Hessonite Gemstone Facts

Gemstone Natural Brazilian Emerald Natural Blue Sapphire Natural Hessonite
Weight 1.69 carats 1.72 carats 3.25 carats
Treatment None. Fully Natural None. Fully Natural None. Fully Natural
Origin Brazil Ceylon, Srilanka Ceylon, Srilanka
Planetary Energy Mercury Saturn Rahu
Patron Location New Delhi, India
All inclusive Price $ 1440.24 / INR 79933.00
Comments One of Gemstoneuniverse’s popular offerings is the Triratna pendant – the three-gem pendant. It offers the benefits of planetary gem therapy without crowding the fingers.

Featured today is fantastic Triratna pendant – the design is simple with three natural gems in bezel setting linked together, but the quality of the gems speaks for itself. Simplicity actually enhances its appeal!  Natural Brazilian emerald, natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire and natural Hessonite from Sri Lanka are all outstanding in their beauty power and glory!

The natural and treatment free rectangular emerald-cut Brazilian Emerald weighs 1.69 carats and has a rich vibrant green color with good clarity. It’d sure would require a lot of elbow grease to fetch a Brazilian emerald with such clarity and color! Natural emerald or panna gemstone is the gem of Planet Mercury/ Budh and is used to harness its energies.

The natural unheated Ceylon blue sapphire in the middle is a fine oval gem from Sri Lanka. The natural blue sapphire weighs 1.72 carats and has a silky cornflower blue color. Most striking about this gem is its excellent clarity and electric lustre. Natural Blue Sapphire or neelam is the gemstone of Lord Saturn/ Shani and is used to harness the saatvik, transformative powers of Saturn.

At the base is a fiery natural Ceylon hessonite that has the embers glowing within it. The cushion cut gem of 3.25 carats is eye clean lustrous and has a deep burnt cinnamon orange color. Most of the carat weight lies in the belly of the gem. Natural Hessonite or Gomedh/ gomedhaka is the gemstone of Rahu also known as the North Node of the Moon.

Combining gems into a single pendant is an efficient way of deriving benefits from planetary gem therapy.

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Glorious and Imposing Natural Madagascar Iolite Ring – Just what a Design Detail can do for Your Gem!

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Glorious and Imposing Natural Madagascar Iolite Ring – Just what a Design Detail can do for Your Gem!

Natural Madagascar Iolite of 2.71 carats Gemstoneuniverse.com Natural Madagascar Iolite of 2.71 carats Gemstoneuniverse.com

 

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Iolite Gemstone Facts

Gemstone Natural Madagascar Iolite
Weight 2.71 carats
Treatment None. Fully Natural
Origin Madagascar
Planetary Energy Saturn
Patron Location SARAWAK, MALAYSIA
All inclusive Price $ 256.99 / INR 14262.95
Comments Who says your gemstone talisman needs to be austere, boring, or staid? A little eye for detail and a tasteful design is all it takes a regular gem to become the star!

Take a cue from this- featured today is a natural and treatment free iolite of 2.71 carats set in sterling silver as a Saturn talisman ring! The oval shaped natural iolite from Madagascar has a lovely royal bluish violet color and fantastic clarity. The beauty of the gem is brought out by the halo of diamond simulants surrounding the iolite.

Natural iolite/ neeli is the substitute gem of natural blue sapphire or neelam and is the gem of Lord Saturn / Shani. It is in fact the gem of Saturn’s consort and therefore also goes by the name ‘Shanipriya‘.

Iolite is a pleochroic gem – one that displays different colors when viewed from different angles. Pleochroism is caused by differing absorption of light rays in doubly refractive crystals. Iolite is also referred to as ‘water sapphire’. Iolite is known to display colors ranging from pale blue to violet to grey to yellow at different angles!

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Dangerous, Incorrect Assumptions- A sure shot method for Gem therapy Failure.

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Dangerous, Incorrect Assumptions- A sure shot method for Gem therapy Failure.

A strange Case of ‘Khudrang’ Sapphire and more…


Confusion in Decision Making Confusion in Decision Making

 

Human being is the master of innovation. Be it any situation he has come up with ingenious solutions that beat reckoning. Especially in a field of study/ area of work  in the paucity of in-depth or correct knowledge. This is when estimation of thought, speculation and ingenious euphemisms take birth, to the detriment of the larger good.

Planetary gemology as a field of study opens up new vistas each day, not just with the wonderous gems it brings to the table, but with each human being who is sent hurtling down the corridors of someplace that is a curious mix of uncertainty, curiosity and fear – him (this confused being who is dished differing opinions about this exact discipline) and his several doubts!

Please note that Planetary Gemology and planetary gem therapy are quite exact, the practitioners may differ, owing to their orientation, intent and levels of knowledge.

Gemstoneuniverse gives you three case studies. Take note right in the beginning that the purpose of these case studies is to guide the thought process in the right direction. As mentioned previously that due to paucity of accurate information and divergent views from divergent practitioners, the interested individual is sure to be at a loss. Here’s taking a look at areas and directions that should be ‘NO FLY ZONE’ for your thoughts and imagination!

No Fly Zone No Fly Zone

Case 1 – Variable Percentage Efficiency of Gems – Are You Mistakenly Out to Buy a Gadget Spanning Generations with Variable features?

A query received at the Gemstoneuniverse blog:

Sir, with due regards I wish to ask you, these gems at Gemstoneuniverse are the finest ones, might be with about more than 90% + efficiency so they cost high. Can you tell me what would be average cost of White Pukhraj with 70 to 80% Efficiency and its cost in Indian Market? I would be very thankful.

Regards,
Name Withheld.

 

Case 2 – Is Gemstoneuniverse Your only Option to buy Jyotish quality gems?

A spiritual consultant who implemented gem therapy for himself and loved ones using gemstones from Gemstoneuniverse and reaped good benefits. However, he himself is a gemologist and makes recommendations for his clients. For some of his clients, he ordered gems from Gemstoneuniverse and those clients in turn got good results.

Is it possible that Gemstones sourced from Gemstoneuniverse only work and those bought from other vendors don’t? I have seen dip in results or no results for clients for whom I have sourced gemstones from other vendors since the client did not have the resources to buy from Gemstoneuniverse.

After sometime, he sent us a picture of a Gem and asked for our opinion. Even though we discourage this activity until the physical specimen can be examined by us just based on the photograph, we said that the Gemstone does not look more than 80% clean and clearly isn’t  Jyotish Quality.

The subsequent reply – The pictures are not good enough and that price matches the needs of the client. The client did not have adequate funds to buy from Gemstoneuniverse.

Our take – it’s not about the price or the person or the vendor! The Gem has to be Jyotish Quality absolutely. In such cases it is always better to opt for the substitute gem/ the alternative/ the upratna. An entry level Jyotish Quality gem shall deliver results which a non Jyotish quality gem will never even begin to!

 

Case 3: The Strange Case of Gemstone Christening with a Fancy Name – Will You Buy it Now Sir, Now that I have Made it so Mysterious?

Here’s a piece of conversation that you may never be privy to again –  It all started with a phone call at the Gemstoneuniverse buying division from one of the largest dealers of Gold Worldwide. A potential *****  based, reputable and established client who was looking for Astrology Gemstones. Since the reference was coming from a highly reputable vendor we invited this individual and reproduced below is the Dialogue that followed

Unnecessary portions have been omitted and that what is relevant is reproduced here.

For your understanding,

B  – The Buyer

G – Gemstoneuniverse

 

B: I have seen your website and work it is very good.

G: Thank You very much.

B: I have 25 shops in *****  only.

G: That is good to hear.

B: I am looking to buy Sapphires both Blue and Yellow.

G: Ok, what carat range are you looking for?

B: 5 Ratti to 7.25 ratti.

G: That shall mean the average lot size you are looking for is approximate 6.5 carats.

B: Yes, Yes

G: Are you specific about the origin?

B: Yes, I would like to have Sri Lanka.

G: Have a Look at this Blue Sapphire, (a natural Ceylon sapphire sample is shown) do you prefer a lighter shade or a darker shade?

B: No, No, No, this is very high quality, I want very light but it should be in the weight range I suggested before.

G: This is not high quality. For the size specified by you, this is medium quality and will cost $300 per carat for the whole lot.

B: No, No I am looking at quality from $4 to 10$ per carat.

Now that would be a jaw-dropping moment for any seller in the gem trade, especially in a hub like Bangkok!

G: I am really not aware of such a quality. We do not deal in discarded mineral rough that is at the bottom of the Gem Pyramid.

B: You don’t know this quality?

G: No.

B: Ok ok, don’t worry I shall show you then maybe you shall help me.

At this Juncture he opens a plastic packet which has large sized mineral specimens of Yellow and Blue Sapphire. Not beautiful, full of inclusions, damaged and close to NIL color.

G: What is this?

B: This is real.

G: Maybe what exactly is this?

B: (Chuckles…) In our trade we call it as the Khudrang Sapphire. Khudrang  means: Khud: Own and Rang: Color. A Gemstone having it own color is Khudrang.

G: That is the way you it sell to customers?

B: Yes, I tell them Khudrang is the best natural option available. It is its own color. Rest is done by the Astrologer.

G: What is done by the Astrologer?

B: Many customers like to show the stone to the Astrologer, who says that it is very good.

G: But today with so much information available don’t customers ask you will this work?

B: Yes Many times, my standard reply is we have 25 shops in ***** and I have seen this work for 15 years myself and before that my father has seen this work for 25 years. This is usually sufficient. After all, what can you get for $500. A 5 carat sapphire ring in Gold. Customers just want to hear it will work, that’s it.

G: Sorry we cannot help you, we do not carry this quality.

B: You are such a big company. I want to buy 500 carats of these goods every 3 months.

G: Sorry but it is against the basic fundamentals for which we stand. Such quality cannot even enter our office let alone we dealing in this quality.

B: Can you recommend any other Vendor who can do it, After all it is but a business.

G: No, we do don’t deal with other Vendors.

After a customary 5 minute chit chat and a cup of tea this buyer with 25 shops left our buying division.

Moving on, as we see in both these cases compromises have been made on the fundamental pillar on which Planetary Gem Therapy rests which is Jyotish Quality. Over the past one and half year with 1000 examples on the blog in terms of write-up, pictures and videos we have stretched ourselves to explain Jyotish Quality because Gem therapy shall not work with any other gemstones.

Case 1, is a simple case of the individual putting the blindfold on and justifying acquisition of bad gemstones by comparing efficiency and putting up random figures without research. It makes us dread how many people think like this and waste time, money, energy and effort.

In this case the absolute truth is that either is Gem is 100% effective which it is if it is Jyotish Quality and or is not effective. The fundamental part being here is that the Gem has to be Jyotish Quality. For more information on the same please click the link below:

https://www.gemstoneuniverse.com/jyotishgemstones.php

Secondly, we would like you to have world class insider information about pricing of gemstones Price Gems like a professional:

https://www.gemstoneuniverse.com/gemspricepercarat.php

Sometimes, we have to explain that why sometimes the shipping is more expensive than the gemstone. The lustrous fine treatment free hessonite that you find at Gemstoneuniverse at $90 per carat is not available in wholesale and in lots at $150 per carat. We can offer you great prices but shipping is not under our control.

 

Case 2, here in this case there is a genuine desire to help. But is the desire overriding the basic fundamental of Gem therapy that it is absolutely vital for a Gem to be Jyotish Quality? It is not that the gems sources from Gemstoneuniverse only shall work. Any Gem shall work provided it is Jyotish Quality and to determine that it not an easy task. In this case the best method would have been to implement therapy with Upratnas. Many individuals have got brilliant results with Jyotish Quality Upratnas. Just Natural and untreated doesn’t essentially mean Jyotish Quality.

 

Case 3,The dangerous case of Khudrang Sapphire. See video below for the same. Lack of knowledgeable professionals and greed and corruption make people invent fancy terms/ euphemisms like Khudrang Sapphire. You need to draw your own conclusions if you have implemented therapy with a similar scenario.

It is again our humble request that you go back to the classic:

Do Gems Work- No they Don’t for 90 % of the people and you shall never fail.

https://www.gemstoneuniverse.com/gemsdontwork.php

 

But if your information about Planetary Gem therapy is equivalent to the placebo* picture below then you are at the wrong place and you need to do a whole lot more of reading and research.

*Placebo: is a simulated or otherwise medically ineffectual treatment for a disease or other medical condition intended to deceive the recipient.

 

Placebo Gemology Placebo Gemology

 

On 16th August, we received this mail. It is up to you to decide…..

Note: DKIM signature for those interested

Note: Areas have been blanked out to protect client privacy and personal life history.

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DKIM signature for e mail proof DKIM signature for e mail proof

 

E mail sent by the Individual E mail sent by the IndividualLow Grade Mineral Ore as per the Gem Pyramid Low Grade Mineral Ore as per the Gem PyramidThese poor quality stones are in conflict with the bluff stones worn in the finger These poor quality stones are in conflict with the bluff stones worn in the finger

1) This is a classic case of a negative karmik life map which Guruji Shrii Arnav speaks about in the article, Do Gems work. Else, how could one spend an amount of INR 17000( $) 310/- on low mineral grade ore( read rejected trash going by the gem pyramid) and profess not being able to afford a $30 consultation. It was a really bad bargain where a princely sum of $310 (for the gentleman concerned as per his circumstances) bought him trash that would in no way cost anything more than $ 5. This despite having open resources, at disposal, like –

Do Gems Work-No they don’t for 90% of the people.

Price Gemstones Like a Professional?

What is a Jyotish Gemstone?

The Gemstone Pyramid and the truth about Indian taste ka Ghatiya Maal.

What you think is the cheapest is the most expensive.

2) The famous Astrologer is he referring – is nowhere in reckoning where heavyweights in the arena are concerned. For a valued opinion, a body of significant work stands proof and not spate of paid advertisements. There is no literature or references establishing credibility.

3) The website he refers to, clearly showcases low grade mineral ore and a certificate from a lab which can best be classified as dubious. We urge you to verify facts for yourself.

4) Please go through the self-clicked photographs sent by this individual and see the recommendation. He is wearing 4 stones of different colours and these are conflicting stones.  Maybe this has taken him to a position where he cannot afford a of $30/- that has stayed constant for a decade. What negative impact can happen with a recommendation such as this is best left to your imagination!

5) Although, we sympathize with the Gentlemen in question and pray that he finds himself out of the mess and gets solutions to his life issues, we would like to make a case against unscrupulous practitioners such as the ones dealing in the low grade mineral ore shown in the pictures. It puts Jyotish Gems to shame and in no way will re-modify the tricky situations.

It should serve as an alarm for individuals who might not have a sound knowledge of Astrology or Gems, who are gullible and pushed into a corner by circumstances of life against falling prey to such unscrupulous elements.

All that  we can say is-PLEASE DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN WITH YOU!

The science of Planetary Gemology is a sacred branch of knowledge where a veritable tool that gives tangible results where nothing else in life seems to work. It is a force to reckon with, a branch of knowledge that commands and deserves the utmost respect.  Please join hands so that”Jyotish”- the science of light is not shrouded in the darkness of greed and unholy intent.

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Ancient Ayurveda Meets Modern Gemology- Planetary Herbal Ash Talisman rings from Gemstoneuniverse

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Ancient Ayurveda Meets Modern Gemology- Planetary Herbal Ash Talisman rings from Gemstoneuniverse

 

Yellow Sapphire Bhasma Ring with Ashwath Herb in the Tubes from Gemstoneuniverse Yellow Sapphire Bhasma Ring with Ashwath Herb in the Tubes from Gemstoneuniverse

 

 

‘Bhasma’ literally means that, which has been consumed by fire. And by corollary, that, which has been consumed by fire stands sanctified. Bhasma has tremendous importance and is an integral component of the Hindu way of life. In common parlance, the word bhasma is used to describe the ‘sacred herbal ash’. (In Ayurveda, Bhasma is the residue obtained by calcination of certain gems or metals)

As is the construct of the cosmos, all things material fall under the domain of nine planets or the navagrahas, one way or the another. Then, among all else there are substances that are particularly dear to them. Each planet or graha has a herb that is dear to it and is used to propitiate it, especially through its sacrifice in homas and yagnas as prescribed in scriptures.

The bhasma has more than just symbolic import in this context. Not only is it representative of the power of the planet but it is also an anchoring medium. It is a reminder of the transient nature of life and keeps things ‘real’.

That action which arises from deep grounding in reality is the one that brings about best and lasting results. The Bhasma is prepared under a very Saatvik( pure and holy) environment while chanting the mantras of the concerned planet and without giving direct heat to the herb till it completely transforms into the sacred ash.

Gemstoneuniverse in its endeavor to bring you the best presents its new range of Planetary Gemstone and Bhasma Talismans – The Brahma Stuti series in a unique combination with its signature style  – here a tubular element of design is incorporated within the talisman and sacred ash of the particluar planet is sealed within the tubular channel to bring you added benefit.  For instance, a potent Mercury talisman would have an emerald or a Peridot (gem choice to be the patron’s prerogative) and the tubular channel would have the Apamarga bhasma sealed within it.

The gemstone remedy gives you optimum benefit and the planetary herb bhasma gives you the essential grounding and focus which does not allow you to deviate from your life purpose and in turn help you live a more fulfilling life.

To help you understand the planetary herbs better, here is an elaboration on those:

Sun: The planetary herb used for Sun is the Arka or aakda as it is known commonly in Hindi. The botanical name of this herb is Asclepias gigantea. It is a sap producing plant.

 

Asclepias gigantea Arka Bhasma Sacred Ash for Sun Asclepias gigantea Arka Bhasma Sacred Ash for SunSacred Herbal Ash Ring for Sun Ruby or Garnet Set with the Arka Herb Sacred Herbal Ash Ring for Sun Ruby or Garnet Set with the Arka Herb

 

Side Angle Showing the Sacred Sun Inscription Side Angle Showing the Sacred Sun Inscription

Moon: The planetary herb used for Moon is Palaash/ dhaak. This tree goes by the beautiful name “Flame of the forest”. The peculiarity of this plant is the flowers that do not have any fragrance. The botanical name of this tree is Butea monosperma. Besides, its use in sacrifices, the Palaash tree is widely used for several other purposes.

 

Butea monosperma Palash Bhasma Sacred Ash for Moon Butea monosperma Palash Bhasma Sacred Ash for MoonSacred Herbal Ash Ring for Moon Pearl or Moonstone Set with the Palaash Herb Sacred Herbal Ash Ring for Moon Pearl or Moonstone Set with the Palaash HerbSide Angle showing the sacred Moon Inscription Side Angle showing the sacred Moon Inscription

Mars: The planetary herb used for Mars is Khadira/ khair. Its botanical name is Acacia catechu. The wood of the tree is said to have antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Sushruta, the ancient Indian authority on medicine has described it as an anti obesity substance.

 

Acacia catechu Khadira Bhasma Sacred Ash for Mars Acacia catechu Khadira Bhasma Sacred Ash for MarsSacred Herbal Ash Ring for Mars Red Coral Set with the Khadira Herb Sacred Herbal Ash Ring for Mars Red Coral Set with the Khadira HerbSide Angle showing the sacred Mars symbol Side Angle showing the sacred Mars symbol

Mercury: The planetary herb used for Mercury is Apamarga also known as the Devil’s Horsewhip, and belongs to the Amaranth group. Its botanical name is Achyranthes aspera. The plant is very versatile in the sense that its several parts are used to treat ailments ranging from opthalmic troubles to digestive and skin trouble as well.

 

Achyranthes aspera Apamarga Bhasma Sacred Ash for Mercury Achyranthes aspera Apamarga Bhasma Sacred Ash for MercurySacred Herbal Ash Ring for Mercury Emerald or Peridot Set with the Apamarga Herb Sacred Herbal Ash Ring for Mercury Emerald or Peridot Set with the Apamarga HerbSide Angle Showing the Sacred Mercury Symbol Side Angle Showing the Sacred Mercury Symbol

Jupiter: The planetary herb used for Jupiter is ashwath also known as the peepal tree. It is widely found and revered across India. Its botanical name is ficus religiosa.

 

Ficus religiosa Ashwath Bhasma Sacred Ash for Jupiter Ficus religiosa Ashwath Bhasma Sacred Ash for Jupiter

 

 

 

Sacred Herbal Ash Ring for Jupiter Yellow Sapphire or Topaz Set with the Ashwath Herb Sacred Herbal Ash Ring for Jupiter Yellow Sapphire or Topaz Set with the Ashwath Herb

 

 

 

Side Angle showing the sacred Jupiter Symbols Side Angle showing the sacred Jupiter Symbols

 

 

Venus: The planetary herb used for Venus is audambar or the Gular. Its botanical name is Ficus Glomerata. Amulets made of this herb were used in the past to gain wealth and to emerge on top of challenges posed by enemies and rivals. Also popular are the legends of king’s thrones being made of audambar wood, for lasting splendor.

 

Ficus Glomerata Audumbara Bhasma Sacred Ash for Venus Ficus Glomerata Audumbara Bhasma Sacred Ash for VenusSacred Herbal Ash Ring for Venus Diamond or Zircon Set with the Audumbar Herb Sacred Herbal Ash Ring for Venus Diamond or Zircon Set with the Audumbar HerbSide Angle showing the sacred Venus Symbols Side Angle showing the sacred Venus Symbols

Saturn: The planetary herb used for Saturn is shami also known as Khejri. Its botanical name is Prosopis cineraria and is a very hardy tree that can sustain itself in very hostile environment.

 

Prosopis cineraria Shami Bhasma Sacred Ash for Saturn Prosopis cineraria Shami Bhasma Sacred Ash for SaturnSacred Herbal Ash ring for Saturn Blue Sapphire or Amethyst set with Khejri Bhasma Sacred Herbal Ash ring for Saturn Blue Sapphire or Amethyst set with Khejri BhasmaSide Angle showing the sacred Saturn Symbols Side Angle showing the sacred Saturn Symbols

Rahu: The planetary herb used for Rahu is Durva Grass. It is known by many names and its botanical name is Cynodon dactylon. It is believed to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties and is also being increasingly explored for developing medication for diabetes.

 

Cynodon dactylon Durva Bhasma Sacred Ash for Rahu Cynodon dactylon Durva Bhasma Sacred Ash for RahuSacred Herbal Ash Ring for Rahu Hessonite Set with the Durva Herb Sacred Herbal Ash Ring for Rahu Hessonite Set with the Durva HerbSide Angle showing the sacred Rahu Symbols Side Angle showing the sacred Rahu Symbols

Ketu: The planetary herb used for ketu is Kusha Grass. It is known as vetiver and has many uses. The grass is long stemmed and is found near brackish water. Its botanical name is Poa cynosuroides. The ability of the roots of this grass to hold and bind soil is amazing. Often used for making prayer mats and handicraft items, the medicinal properties of this grass are also many.

 

Poa cynosuroides Kusha Bhasma Sacred Ash for Ketu Poa cynosuroides Kusha Bhasma Sacred Ash for KetuSacred Herbal Ash Ring for Ketu Cat's Eye Set with the Kusha Herb Sacred Herbal Ash Ring for Ketu Cat’s Eye Set with the Kusha HerbSide Angle showing the sacred Ketu Symbols Side Angle showing the sacred Ketu Symbols

This unique confluence of the sacred herb, a true Jyotish gem teeming with planetary energies, the apt metal for the ring, energization and consecration with the correct mantras render these herbal talisman rings very powerful agents of positive change.

 

Note: Please note that Bhasma Rings will be shipped in 14 days from the date of placement of order as they require extra design element and work.

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All Gemstones are Precious. Period. Stunning Natural Iolite and Peridot in a Two gem Pendant

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All Gemstones are Precious. Period.

Stunning Natural Iolite and Peridot in a Two gem Pendant

 

Natural Madagascar Iolite of 2.14 carats & Natural Pakistan Peridot Of 3.56 Carats Gemstoneuniverse.com Natural Madagascar Iolite of 2.14 carats & Natural Pakistan Peridot Of 3.56 Carats Gemstoneuniverse.com 

 

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Iolite Gemstone Facts

Gemstone Natural Iolite Natural Peridot
Weight 2.14 carats 3.56 carats
Treatment None. Fully Natural None. Fully Natural
Origin Madagascar Pakistan
Planetary Energy Saturn Mercury
Patron Location Northampton  Shire / United Kingdom
All inclusive Price $ 367.18 / INR 19827.72
Comments Gone are the days when there was a distinction between precious and semi-precious gemstones. The formation of any gemstone takes hundreds and thousands of years. With this understanding, it is only logical that creation of more mineral wealth will take almost similar time therefore, what gemstones we have today are a treasure of immeasurable value.

Featured today is a two-gem pendant that has two upratnas – natural Iolite and natural Peridot set in sterling silver. The natural and treatment free Iolite of 2.14 carats is one of the best from Madagascar with royal bluish violet color. The cushion cut gem has checkerboard faceting and has fantastic clarity. The natural peridot of 3.56 carats is a gem of a gem from the mines of Pakistan with the luscious olivine color. The natural treatment free peridot has an electric color and fantastic clarity.

It is heartening to note that the individuals are becoming increasingly discerning and aware of gemstones and real value of natural gems – whether they be the primary gems or the alternatives/upratnas. More importantly what is remarkable is that instead of delaying gem therapy or opting for inferior baubles in the name of gems, individuals are embracing upratnas with the same love and adulation that ANY GEMSTONE deserves!

In Vedic astrology, natural iolite/ neeli is the substitute gem for natural blue sapphire/ neelam and is used to harness the saatvik energies of planet Saturn/ Shanidev. Natural Peridot also known as olivine or zabarjad is the substitute gemstone for natural emerald/ panna/ zamrud and is used to harness the energy of Planet Mercury/ Budh. Mercury and Saturn have naisargik mitrata/ planetary friendship and their energies come together in harmony in the beautiful pendant.

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The Glory of Ceylon – Powerful Indraneelam in a Saturn Ring

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The Glory of Ceylon – Powerful Indraneelam in a Saturn Ring

Natural Blue Sapphire of 3.69 carats Gemstoneuniverse Natural Blue Sapphire of 3.69 carats Gemstoneuniverse

 

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstone Facts

Gemstone Natural Blue Sapphire
Weight 3.69 carats
Treatment None. Fully Natural,
Origin Srilanka / Ceylon
Planetary Energy Saturn
Patron Location

Gujarat, India
All inclusive Price $ 2302 / INR 1,24,303
Comments One of the most intriguing gemstones is the Blue Sapphire. Enchanting beauty, strong transformative power of Saturn and aura of mystery that precedes it, make one appealing package.

Featured today is a spectacular natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire of 3.69 carats set in sterling silver as a Saturn talisman ring. The oval cut gem has an immense allure – whether it is because of the beautiful faceting or because of the shimmering electric sky blue color with violet overtones. This gem is also known as the indraneelam. The blue sapphire from the gem mines of Sri Lanka has a good jyotish weight, is fully natural and has excellent clarity.

Blue sapphire or Neelam gemstone is the gem of Lord Saturn/ Shanidev and is used in a talisman to harness its saatvik energies. The gems featured today belongs to the lot/ gem parcel Naabhkanti 2012.

In a market that is dominated by synthetics, diffused, heated, or treated sapphires, finding un heated jyotish quality sapphires is an uphill task. Such gems command a premium and are often sought by gem collectors. The most important thing to remember here is that it should be a jyotish quality gemstone. Click here to know what is jyotish quality gemstone.

Gemstoneuniverse gives you the advantage and offers genuine jyotish gems so that you can implement planetary gem therapy that will beget you tangible results and the gem begets you real value for your money.

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Depth and Intensity of Color – Fine Natural African Amethyst in a Saturn Pendant

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Amethyst is a purple gem that belongs to the quartz group and has a hardness of 7 on Moh’s scale. The gem comes in several shades of purple, lilac, lavender and sometimes exhibits rosy hues too. Most of the Amethyst available in the market is heat treated, (to give it a better – deep and rich color) unless stated otherwise.

Amethyst also known as jamunia or katela is the substitute gem of natural blue sapphire or the neelam gemstone.  It is a gem that can be used to harness the saatvik energies of planets Saturn /Shanidev.

The metaphysical properties of amethyst are well known. It is a healing gem that is believed to cure addiction to alcohol and also protect the wearer against the evil eye. Interestingly, the name of the gem comes from the Greek word a– (“not”) and methustos (“intoxicated”) i.e. a gem that prevents the wearer from falling prey to drunkenness.

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Gemstone Natural Amethyst
Weight 4.16 carats
Treatment None. Fully Natural,
Origin Africa
Planetary Energy Saturn
Patron Location

Bangalore / India
All inclusive Price $ 167.65 / INR 9053
Comments

It is a gem that is famed for its allure, for it’s lovely color, for the divine symbolism, for the royal splendor that it is inherent to it. The amethyst gemstone, better known in the West as the birthstone of the month of February, is one that not only has fantastic planetary powers but is extremely attractive to behold, even in its raw crystal form.

Featured today is a lovely African Amethyst of 4.16 carats that it is set in sterling silver as Saturn talisman pendant. The oval cut gemstone has a lovely Royal purple color characteristic of African amethysts and excellent clarity. The amethyst is completely natural unheated and free from any treatment.

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The True Qualities of a Jyotish Gem and Why the Sacred Texts Reject Heated and Treated Gemstones

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The Most powerful Gemstone-Blue Sapphire-The Gemstone of Saturn- Adamantine Brilliance, electric Lustre and a color so fine it will thrill you!

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The Most powerful Gemstone-Blue Sapphire-The Gemstone of Saturn- Adamantine Brilliance, electric Lustre and a color so fine it will thrill you!

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Gemstone Natural Blue Sapphire
Weight 3.63 carats
Treatment None. Fully Natural,
Origin Srilanka / Ceylon
Planetary Energy Saturn
Patron Location

Bangalore / India
All inclusive Price $ 2481.48 / INR 134000
Comments The Fine Ceylon Blue Sapphire is a perfect example of the most essential qualities of a Jyotish Gemstone.

“Inward glowing lustre, transparency, illumination with rays, sparkle, free from impurities and good formation of the shape are the characteristics of good gems” -(Agni Purana, 246.13-14).

In Today’s world of modern Gemology when the expert has the access to modern instruments and tools and a wealth of information one cannot just stop, wonder and admire how accurate the Shastras (sacred texts) are  for what are called as a features of a Gemstone.

The first striking feature in this Blue Sapphire is its adamantine brilliance and that is the inward glowing lustre and illumination with rays that the Agni Purana is talking about.

Beautiful much sought after Kashmir Color, scintillating cut, electric lustre, and lack of treatment such as heat make it a potent and powerful Jyotish Gemstone. In fact the features of this Blue Sapphire are so perfect so premium that it is at the apex of Gem pyramid and can be used to make fine jewellery.

In Garuda Purana, Sri Sut Ji Goswami says in the Chapter 72, “The Blue Sapphire subjected to heat or burning to improve color and clarity should never be used by anyone as illness and misfortune will fall on that individual who uses a heated and a burned gem.”

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At Gemstoneuniverse our patrons are as dear to us as our Gemstones and our love for Planetary Gem Therapy. You can view the video above and enjoy the fine miracle of nature.

However, We would like to draw your attention to one fact, as and when a Gem is listed on the Gemstoneuniverse website the date of listing is clearly mentioned on the bottom of the page.

This Blue Sapphire was listed on 07th March 2010 at a price of $650 per carat. Today we are in June 2012 and this is the sourcing cost of a Treatment Free, 3+ carats Blue Sapphire with features equivalent of above.

As specified before, once a Gem is listed its price never gets changed despite market conditions or rarity. That is the Gemstoneuniverse value addition. We have a strong belief that each Gemstone has its own destiny just like each human being is unique and has its own destiny.

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What Are Upratnas, Semi-Precious Gemstones, Super alternative gemstones & Do they work astrologically?

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Semi precious stones ? Wondering what are these, A frequent question that I often see addressed to Gemstoneuniverse and also the one that has been asked to me countless times : Do Upratnas or Semi-Precious Stones Work? If they do, how effective are they? Can they be considered equally effective as the Navaratanas? Before we dwell into answers of the above questions we should be very clear about what exactly is an Upratna or Uparatana?

Definition of an Upratna?

An Upratna or Semi-Precious Stones are a superior substitute to a Navratna- one of the Nine precious Gemstones. I frankly do not like calling a Gemstones Semi- precious, though some do, purely from the point of view of convenience. However, do note that a Gem Quality and a Jyotish Quality Semi Precious Gemstone is a valuable Gemstone.

The important thing here being- Gem Quality and Jyotish Quality. Even though Indian sacred texts list the use of 84 such semi precious Gemstones, my attempt here is to share information about those substitute gemstones that deliver the best results. This is based on experience and statistical results of many years.

What are the Navratnas?

The Nine Primary planetary Gemstones prescribed in the Shastras (sacred texts) are called the Navratnas (literally translated means nine gems). These are listed below:

The Navratnas-Nine Primary Gemstones

S.no Planet Gem Name( English) Gem Name( Hindi)
1. Sun Ruby Manikya
2. Moon Pearl Moti
3. Mars Red Coral Moonga
4. Mercury Emerald Panna
5. Jupiter Yellow Sapphire Pukhraj
6. Venus Diamond Vajramani/ Heera
7. Saturn Blue Sapphire Neelam
8. Rahu Hessonite Gomed
9. Ketu Cat’s Eye Lehsunia/ vaidurya

You will find this list on more than 100,000 websites.

So what is the point of making this list yet again?

Well, it is relevant to our discussion. If you look at the list closely – Pearl, Red Coral, Hessonite and Cat’s Eye are classified in the gem trade as Semi Precious Gemstones for the sake of convenience, whereas the description of Shastras is accurate, factual – these are among the Nine Precious Gemstones representing the Nine Planets.  All these Navratanas have to be gem quality and Jyotish quality to deliver planetary results.

Please make note that in the Shastras the term Semi-Precious (or allusion to a category indicating monetary value) does NOT exist.

Listed in the sacred texts are Upratnas – Superior Substitute Gemstones to be used in lieu of the 9 primary precious Gemstones for getting planetary energies and benefits. And this is what is exactly meant by Upratnas.

In the Indian sacred texts 84 Upratanas have been mentioned. Each of them is used for achievement of an objective or a desire, for resolution for a medical condition, for wealth, for attracting the right partner and for different planets.

Here I shall mention those, which are the best Uparatnas for the nine planetary gemstones. Even though, the efficacy of Agates/ Haqiq, Malachite/ Dana Firang etc.are legendary, we shall restrict our discussion to the Uparatnas of the nine planetary gemstones.

 

Best Upratnas/ Best Substitute Gemstones for Planetary Energies

 

S.no Planet Upratna of 1st Choice Upratna of 2nd Choice
1. Sun Red Garnet Spinel
2. Moon Blue Moonstone White Moonstone
3. Mars Carnelian Red Agate
4. Mercury Peridot None
5. Jupiter Yellow Topaz* Heliodor
6. Venus White Sapphire White Zircon**
7. Saturn Iolite Amethyst
8. Rahu Lapis Lazuli None
9. Ketu Cat’s eye quartz None

*Yellow Topaz is precious and rare and in many instances gives results that are as potent as a Yellow Sapphire. It should not be confused with abundantly available and much lesser priced Citrine, which does NOT give results as a Yellow Sapphire alternative.

** Colorless Top Quality treatment-free Zircon is a potent Uparatana and gives good results. It is often mistakenly called as Jerkin, Zarcan by ill-informed individuals.

*** In the columns marked none – I have not found any gemstone that bought in superior results.

What we have here is a list of 14 gemstones out of 84 choices. These are the best alternatives and deliver results that are satisfactory. I have mentioned only those, which I have noticed delivering quantifiable results first hand. Others also do work but the effect is not quite comparable to these.

Moving on to the second part of the query – Are they effective? And can they be considered as effective as Navratnas?

Yes, upratnas are effective and they provide good results provided they are GEM quality and Jyotish Quality. If Not, Then no results.

The demand of Jewellery industry are so high that today most of the market is flooded with Semi Precious Gemstones – not necessarily Upratnas (Read what actually are Uparatnas above) that go through several treatments such as radiation, dyeing etc. to improve appearance. Treated Gemstones will give no results for Jyotish Purposes.

Jyotish Quality= Gem Quality + Free from Treatment + Free from any kind of flaws listed in the scared texts.

Where Gem Quality means that a Gem excels on the all 4C’s of Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat weight.

Are Uparatanas as effective as the Nine Primary Gemstones?

Well, there is no unit of measure or yardstick where the results between delivered by them can be compared. Here’s an example to help you understand better –  if we were to travel from point A to point B, we could do that by an aeroplane or on a motorcycle.

You can compare the results of Jyotish Quality Navratnas as that of an aeroplane and that of Jyotish quality Upratnas as that of a motorcycle. The important part is that they get the job done that is to traverse the distance and reach point B.

Upratnas create miracles and are a fantastic starting point for Gem Therapy. Some of them such as Peridot and Yellow Topaz have many extra benefits in addition to the planetary benefits.

Mull on this – Gem quality Green Jade( Jadeite), mentioned as one of the Upratnas among the 84 that find mention in the sacred texts is known as Sang-E-Yashab ( Classified as Semi Precious in some trade circles) and is excellent for heart health, is sometimes more expensive per carat than a Ruby, Sapphire or an Emerald. In case you happen to try an upratna and it spins some magic for you, You would be inseparable from your talisman, rendering your upratna invaluable. Therefore, there are no precious and semiprecious gems – just gemstones!

A small prayer for you, which you should also recite for yourself, your loved ones and the whole universe

Sarve bhavantu sukhinah= may all be happy
Sarve santu niramayah= may all be free from disease
Sarve bhadrani pashyantu = may all see good and auspicious in everything.
Ma kaschit duhkha bhaag bhaveet– may none be unhappy or in distress
Om shantih, shantih, shantih-Om peace, peace, peace!

With Blessings, Love and Peace

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Charm and Elegance in a Natural Iolite Ring

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Gemstone Natural Iolite
Weight 3.12 carats
Treatment None. Fully Natural
Origin Madagascar
Planetary Energy Saturn
Patron Location Alberta , Canada
All inclusive Price $ 211.46 / INR 11418.84
Comments There are numerous gemstones and each one comes with something enigmatic and special about it. Nature has bestowed special attributes to them and that is precisely why they are gems.

Featured today is a natural treatment free iolite of 3.12 carats from Madagascar set in sterling silver as a Saturn talisman ring. The oval shaped iolite is eye clean and has an enchanting royal bluish violet color.

Iolite or Neeli is the substitute gem for natural blue sapphire or neelam. Iolite is the gemstone of Shani’s consort and is therefore also known as Shanipriya. The gem is used to harness the energies of Saturn and can bring some wonderful jyotish results.

Not only was this gemstone used by the Vikings to navigate across seas, it also finds modern day usage in making of catalytic converters.

Iolite is also known as dichroite or cordierite. It is a phenomenal gem that displays a special property known as pleochroism where the gem appears to have differnt shades of colors when viewed from different angles. In case of iolite the violet blue gem shows shaded ranging from yellow to brown on its surface.

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