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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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February 1, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

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Negotiating Skills in the Gemstone Trade

January 29, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Negotiating Skills in the Gemstone Trade

I know of a man who wanted to become a gem dealer and eventually succeeded. One of the biggest surprises in the early stages of his career was that no one, no matter where he travelled, would tell him what something was worth. He finally came to realize that the price of something was based on his negotiating skills.
He became an extremely tough negotiator. One day in India he was having trouble making a deal. He reminded the seller that his asking price was higher than the last time, to which the lapidary replied; “The last time you were here my children had no milk.” He felt ashamed that he had pushed the man that far and became less aggressive in his negotiations.

I know people who go to great lengths to get the very best possible price. They think they are cleaver business people and I can’t argue with that. However, what is right for one person isn’t right for everyone.
I am at the other extreme. Before beginning negotiations, I realize that something is only a good deal if both parties make a profit. I also recognize that time is money. Both I and the other party are small business owners and our time is precious. I make an offer, then one or two counter offers and if we can’t reach an agreement I move on.
My priority isn’t just making a purchase or sale, it’s establishing long term relationships and being respectful of the other party is essential to that end. Before leaving, I always ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?” or “Is there anything else you need?” Simply asking these questions lets them know that I am thinking about their well being, not just myself.

I also get some surprising answers. People have told me that they need something that I would never think to ask about, but am able to get. It turns into an extra sale for me and helps my customer.

The culture you are working in often has an effect on how you deal. I once saw a necklace, containing about 100 carats of matched green opals, brought into a jewellery store. A wealthy foreign customer was there and wanted the piece. The jeweller told him that, since it had just come in, she would offer it at an exceptionally low price. He wanted to negotiate the price, but since the initial offer was already rock bottom the jeweller couldn’t move. He refused the deal simply because he felt he needed to negotiate on the price.

Had the jeweller been familiar with his customs, she could have made the sale.

There is no one right way to conduct business; each of us has to find our own style. Above are some considerations to help you find the right balance for your business.

Sincerely,
Donald Clark CSM IMG
President
International Gem Society

Note: The above article appeared in the IGS newsletter. We have featured it because it gives a very different perspective on the Gem Trade. For considerable accurate gem pricing we request you to visit the resource below:

Gem price per carat – The definitive guide to put correct Gem prices like a professional

That being said, watch the video of a massive 11+ carat natural emerald from Afghanistan with no OIL.

The rarity of origin, the size and lack of treatment given the clarity make it a once in a lifetime Gem. How would you put the price to such a Gem

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You just purchased an Unheated Emerald- It’s quite likely that you don’t have a Jyotish Gemstone.

January 28, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

You just purchased an Unheated Emerald- It’s quite likely that you don’t have a Jyotish Gemstone.

Unrealistic Expectations based on poor information leads to poor results

Did You Just Lose Yourself in The Jargon? Wake Up to the Smell of Coffee and the Brilliance of a Genuine Jyotish Gemstone.

Are Emeralds ever heated?

Do you remember the time, when the herbal remedies were hot and fancied by one and all? Subsequent to that wave, there was no line of treatment or product that did not exploit the word Herbal to suit its ends. Likewise, there are many vendors with barely enough knowledge, trying to cash in on the buzzwords and the jargon without knowing what it means.

The ignorance is appalling for instance when one reads that a trader specializing in Planetary Vedic Natural Astrological Gemstones lists Unheated Emeralds for sale? It’s an oxymoron. There is nothing known as an unheated Emerald and Emerald does not go through heat treatment.

It is easy for a business minded entity to harvest some keywords and drive traffic to the site. All one needs to do is to have a generous sprinkling of words like Astrological, Natural, Jyotish, Unheated, Untreated etc!

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Natural, Untreated, Expensive Gemstone and Still not Jyotish Quality! Surprised¦. Read on

So Jyotish Quality Gemstones are not everybodys cup of tea.

The markets are abuzz with jargon and big words that seem to imply credibility. However is that really enough. An individual may succeed in partially educating oneself about precious gemstones but it requires almost an obsessive passion to get to the bottom of things as the world of gemstones is complex.

You may not just be required to know about origins, pricing, physical, optical and chemical properties but should be fully aware of what differentiates a genuine from a fake masquerading as real! And that is really in depth and does not come by skimming the surface.

An individual looking for a genuine Jyotish gemstone will do his part in researching and reading but once faced by the real goods, it is sometimes extremely difficult even for the seasoned professional to distinguish a treated gem from an untreated one and a natural from a synthetic.

While one can secure one parameter by ensuring that the search is only for Jyotish gems – natural, untreated and unheated, devoid of doshas mentioned in the sacred texts. However, whether you are getting the real thing or not is again a matter of debate.

A lot depends upon the vendor or the agency selling you the gems also. While they may claim to deal in Jyotish quality gemstones they often make a slip in staking claims about their gems. For instance, a vendor on the Internet is selling Jyotish quality natural unheated emeralds – but the BIG QUESTION is whether the emeralds are ever heated at all?!

Emeralds are a kind of beryl, a relatively softer gemstone with a ranking of 7 on Moh’s scale. Also emerald has a relatively lesser melting point compared to other gemstones like sapphire that can be heated. Heating an emerald can cause it to become even more fragile than it is to begin with. The emerald would actually be destroyed if this were done!

This is precisely the reason why emeralds are not subjected to glass filling treatment. Emeralds are usually oil treated, resin filled (which again would be potentially harmful for the gem in the long run) and dyed!

So the vendor – or shall we call him a “trader” who is trying to sell emeralds harping on their virtue of being unheated, is either ignorant about the processes and in turn about the gems he is dealing in or is just pushing goods on the basis of awareness â€“ Client NEED/ His Greed and a hunch that mouthing the right sounding words will close the deal.

Only an expert who has circumambulated the world of gems with a passion, a hunger for knowledge, an adventurers edge and a real desire to achieve excellence will be able to guide you towards the genuine Jyotish quality gemstone.

Empower yourself with the right knowledge and make a good choice rather than tallying the keyword list.

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The 4C’s of Colored Gemstones & their application in choice of a perfect planetary Gem

January 23, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

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What results Can I expect from Jyotish Gemstones?

In Quest of India’s Best Gemstone Astrologer.

Tell me My Best Life Changing Gemstone

The 4C’s of Colored Gemstones & their application in choice of a perfect planetary Gem

Natural Blue Sapphire of 4.02 carats

Even though there are many parameters that need to be factored in before one can choose one’s special gemstone the foundation rests on the classical 4C’s.

What are the 4C’s of colored Gemstones?

The 4C method was formally developed by the GIA-Gemological Institute of America. These 4C’s are

Cut

Color

Clarity

Carat Weight

Cut

The overall Shape or design of a gemstone is referred to as the cut. The cut of a colored gemstone also has significant bearing on the price per carat. Some gemstones are traditionally cut in particular shapes. Like the Emerald has always commanded more price when cut in the Emerald cut, and Sapphires are considered more desirable in the oval cuts.

Classical Gem Cuts ChartWhat ever may be the cut, it has to be made sure that the maximum play and penetration of light takes place so as to bring out the brilliance and scintillation of the color of the gemstone.

The more masterfully crafted the gemstone the better the polish and blemish free surface the costlier the gemstone.

Exotic and unusual shapes, like round, Pear etc are priced at a premium as shaping the gems into these shapes leads to more wastage of the raw material/gem roughs.

A good cut adds beauty to a Gemstone and ensure that each facet reflects light in an alluring manner.

Color.

In the world of colored Gemstone everything is color. The more alluring the color, more is the beauty of the gemstone. The world color in the world of Gemstones is not so simple. Color is everything in a colored Gemstone. Gemstone color is made up of Hue Tone and Saturation.

The purest color begets premium price. By purest we mean that minimal to no hues of other colors are present in it, have high levels of saturation and also have the best tones. Also one must keep in mind that color may vary from region to region.

Color itself is made of hue, tone and Saturation.

Hue: Impression of color immediately such as red, blue or Violet is known as Hue.

Colored Gemstones Hue ChartTone: The degree of lightness or darkness of an object is referred to as the tone

Colored Gemstones Tone ChartSaturation: Degree of purity of the hue is the Saturation.

When you are evaluating color you should also try to assess how would a Gemstone look after being set in a finished piece of Jewellery?

The Same gemstone would look remarkably different in 18K Yellow Gold, 18K White Gold, 18K Rose Gold or on use of extra design elements or use of accent gemstones etc.

The Gemologist’s expertise should be leveraged to get a good color and the Gemologist’s experience will ensure maximum value for the client.

Just focus on one color to keep this simple. Are all blues same. No they are not. Notice the sheer range of Blue

Clarity

The relative freedom from inclusions is known as clarity characteristics. Lesser the clarity characteristics better the Gemstone. Although inclusions that do not hinder the beauty or color of the gemstones are generally acceptable!

And also fine inclusions are proof that the gem is natural and untreated. However there are some gemstones in which fine characteristic inclusions are accepted, like Emeralds and to some extent Rubies. Gemmologists refer to these fine inclusions in Emeralds as Jardins.

Carat Weight

Colored Gemstones are measured in carats. 1 carat is equivalent to approximately 0.2 grams. Carat weight is sometimes also expressed in cents or points. 100 points/ 100 cents are equivalent to 1 carat. Hence 57 points means .57 carats.

Provided the Gemstone excels on the above 3 C’s the higher the carat weight the rarer the Gemstone but please don’t be confuse a gemstone and a stone. A brick is not equivalent to a diamond. More details here.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Of Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Blue Sapphire
Weight	4.02 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural,
Origin	Srilanka
Planetary Energy	Saturn
Patron Location	Bangalore,India
All inclusive Price	$ 2929.05 / INR 162562
Comments	Featured today is a 4C masterpiece. Let’s apply the knowledge we gained in the resource above to this exotic Blue Sapphire from Sri Lanka. The rectangular cushion cut with a finely faceted pavilion is making the cut scintillating and ensures a maximum play of light. See how a good cut makes the electric lustre make a profound effect on the senses.

The Color is silky cornflower blue a much desired colored in Sapphires. Ravishing color that is making the Sapphire look royal. Notice the even spread of color throughout the crystal and that when combining with the cut described above is making it very special. The exceptional clarity is again adding value and the best part is it is 4+ carats. To get an unheated earth mined Sapphire at this weight is very rare.

This Blue Sapphire get a befitting setting in a silver ring with the sacred Saturn symbols and it gets further empowered with the sacred ash of Lord Saturn-Shani sealed in the tow tubes around the Blue Sapphire. A truly liberating and empowering Planetary Talisman par excellence.

The Gemstoneuniverse Value Addition:

This Particular Blue Sapphire was listed in October 2010 at Gemstoneuniverse but went to its owner in January 2013. Listed at a price of $685 per carat at the time of listing this will not be the sourcing cost today given its features and the 4C’s. As always, once a Gem is listed the price never gets changed at Gemstoneuniverse and we firmly believe that a Jyotish Gem chooses its owner rather than the other way around.

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What Problems Can Astrology & Jyotish Gemstones Solve? Can they solve My Unique problems

Which is the Best Gemstone Choosing Method | Which Gemstone Should I wear

Do Gems Work- No They Don’t for 90% of the People-Why?.

What results Can I expect from Jyotish Gemstones?

In Quest of India’s Best Gemstone Astrologer.

Tell me My Best Life Changing Gemstone

Can Rahu Ratna-Hessonite be worn in Gold? -Cases Where Hessonite in Gold gives Good Results!

January 22, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Can Rahu Ratna-Hessonite be worn in Gold? -Cases Where Hessonite in Gold gives Good Results!

Natural Hessonite of 6.04 carats set in Gold ring for Rahu powers as per Vedic Astrology

The Gemstone of Rahu-the north node of the moon is the Hessonite Garnet also called as Gomedh/Gomedh/Gomedaka. A powerful gem whose impact can be felt very early into Gem Therapy.

In General, Rahuâ€™s Gem, Hessonite is worn when

-Rahu Major period is in operation

-Rahu Sub period is in operation.

– Special Rahu position such as in 10^th house.

-Due to special objectives or desires such as victory in an election or desire to achieve political power etc.

– Rahu in a deeply incapacitating planetary position.

In general, the best metal for setting Hessonite is Silver and it is observed that Rahu gives good results in Silver regardless of itâ€™s position in the chart.

However, in some cases Hessonite can be set in Gold. Some of these conditions but limited to are :

– Rahu posited in the Sign ruled by Sun-Leo

– Rahu combining with Sun.

– Rahu posited in the signs of Jupiter- Sagittarius or Pisces.

– Rahu combining with Jupiter in an auspicious house.

In such cases it is observed that the Hessonite gives excellent results

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table of Natural Hessonite Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Hessonite
Weight	6.04 carats
Treatment	None
Origin	Srilanka
Planetary Energy	Rahu
Patron Location	Mumbai / INDIA
All inclusive Price	$ 1306.68 / INR 72521
Comments	Featured today is an exquisite Hessonite Crystal set in Gold ring. A 4 c winner the first feature is the fantastic 6+ carat weight of this natural crystal. Ravishing and full deep burnt cinnamon color that is complemented befittingly by the gold band.A river of Molten Gold seems to be at the heart of the crystal. Attractive clarity and lack of treatment make it a fantastic Jyotish Gem capable of blessing with results only Jyotish Gems are capable of.

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Peridot Gemological Information and caring for your Peridot

January 18, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Peridot Gemological Information and caring for your Peridot

Natural Peridot of 4.00 carats Gemstoneuniverse

Peridot Gems and Jewellery Should never be cleaned in Ultrasonic Cleaners

Gem Quality Olivine is known worldwide as Peridot.

Natural Peridot also known as Olivine or zabarjad is the substitute gem of natural emerald /panna and carries the planetary energy of Mercury/ Budh within it. Metaphysical and healing properties of Peridot include helping the wearer, get rid of negative emotions and by regenerating positive life force by helping the endocrine system. Peridot also goes by the euphemism â€“â€œemerald of the eveningâ€.

Peridot Gemological Information

Color	Green,Â golden green, olivine green ,yellow-green
Refractive Index	1.654-1.690
Crystal Structure	Orthorhombic
Durability	Fair but sensitive to heat
Hardness	6.5-7
Treatments	None known
Note	There are many gemstones that look similar to Peridot especially Green Zircon but Peridot can be differentiated by its strong double refraction

Peridot Care

Ultrasonic cleaning	Not Safe
Steam cleaning	Not Safe
Strong Chemical Agent	Not Safe
Cleaning with warm soapy water	Yes, Safe
Light Sensitivity	Stable
Heat Sensitivity	May Fracture

The hardness of Peridot is 6.5-7 on the Mohâ€™s scale of hardness and hence cleaning your Peridot Jewellery in an ultrasonic cleaner is not an option. It may lead to discoloration of the crystal. Strong cleaning agents should also be avoided.

The hardness of Peridot is 6.5-7 on the Mohâ€™s scale of hardness and hence cleaning your Peridot Jewellery in an ultrasonic cleaner is not an option. It may lead to discoloration of the crystal

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Peridot Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Peridot
Weight	4.00 carats
Treatment	None, Untreated
Origin	Burma
Planetary Energy	Mercury, Budh
Patron Location	Orissa/India
All inclusive Price	$ 234.68 / INR 13025
Comments	Featured today is a fine natural Peridot from China of 4 carats set in sterling silver as a Mercury ring. The gem has a vivid olive green color with speckles of gold visible. Highly lustrous and with great clarity, the gem has an appealing scintillating oval cut that makes the play of light brilliant. Eye clean crystal, pleasing color, a solid carat weight and you have a Jyotish Gem par excellence.

Note: Thank You dear patron for your gracious testimonial. It is highly appreciated.

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Are planetary gem therapy and Jyotish Gems only for the rich? Noâ€¦.

January 17, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Are planetary gem therapy and Jyotish Gems only for the rich? Noâ€¦.

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Natural Blue Sapphire of 2.41carats GemstoneuniverseJyotish Gems are not about being rich or poor. It should be in your destiny to posses one. So it is quite possible that an individual who is considerably rich still might not have in his fate to get a Jyotish Gem and vice versa

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table ofÂ Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Blue Sapphire
Weight	2.41 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural,
Origin	Srilanka
Planetary Energy	Saturn
Patron Location	Noida/India
All inclusive Price	$ 1061.78 / INR 58929
Comments	Featured today is lovely Blue Sapphire of 2.41 carats. Mined in the gem fields of Ratnapura Sri Lanka the single outstanding feature of this Neelam is the lovely and calming Sky Blue Color spread evenly throughout the crystal.Â Fashioned masterfully in an Oval the scintillating cut makes the lustre shine through every single facet of the Gem ensuring maximum play of light for best Jyotish results.

All Natural crystal of 2.41 carats with no heat at a price point of $968 and the fully finished piece at $1061!.Â Listed first in July 2012 it finally chose its owner now. So, itâ€™s not about the price. Several individuals might have viewed this gem before it actually went to its eventual owner.

Jyotish Gems are not about being rich or poor. It should be in your destiny to posses one. So it is quite possible that an individual who is considerably rich still might not have in his fate to get a Jyotish Gem and vice versa

Itâ€™s about the true destiny of a natural Jyotish Gem choosing its own wearer. A Gem is for a Gem, Of course.

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New Lot of Unheated Sapphires-Shakti to make the power of Planetary Gem therapy reaches those who need the most.

January 15, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

New Lot of Unheated Sapphires-Shakti to make the power of Planetary Gem therapy reaches those who need the most.

New Lot of Unheated Sapphires-Shakti to make the power of Planetary Gem therapy reaches those who need the most

Gem therapy works only with Jyotish quality Gemstones. The criteria on which the Gemstone gets qualified to be a Jyotish Gem are very strict and only Gems classified as Jyotish Gems work in harnessing planetary energies and giving good results to the individual.

We receive many mails inquiring when the new lot of entry level Gems appearing on the website. Please note that Gemstones are rare and Jyotish Gemstones are even rarer. Natureâ€™s Ability to produce fine gemstones is limited and we cannot guarantee a constant supply.

Some individuals have taken 6 months to over a year to decide which gemstone to buy and in that time frame the gems that were within their range sold out.

Presenting a new mixed lot of Entry Level Jyotish Quality Sapphires-Shakti/ energy! They are from our own rough. Following the features of this Lot:

1) All Gems are natural, untreated and unheated.

2) All Sapphires are from the gem fields of Ratnapura-Sri Lanka

3) All Gems have pleasing color.

4) Clarity level of 90% and above make them super lustrous.

5) Only Gems that qualify as Jyotish Gems make it to the Gemstoneuniverse inventory.

5) Both Yellow Sapphire and Blue Sapphires are free from any flaws as listed in the sacred texts and shall deliver the promised results. You can feel the energy of Guru and Shani in this Lot.

6) We shall make them available at a price thatâ€™s jaw dropping. You can search mine, market, wholesale or retail nobody can match such a rock bottom price given the 5 features above.

Enjoy the New Lot Shakti in the Video and feel the lustrous energies pulsating in each of the crystal. We hope that each one will reach their destined owner for good.

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On a Personal Noteâ€¦..

January 13, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

The Fascination in the world of Gemstones is never ending

The effects of a good lunch are quite evident- All Smiles! Guruji Shrii Arnav and the legendary Richard W Hughes the author of the classic “Ruby & Sapphire”

The journey of a Gem is fascinating. For most people it isâ€¦ Gem is mined, sent for cutting and polishing and then comes into the market for selling. Seems quite simple but not usually so!.

It might be just one of the cases but in many cases gem or rather gems travel through forests, mountains, passing through hands of militia or similar sounding creatures or statesmen â€¦intimidating and influential power centresâ€¦ depending on the way you look at it.

A gem may find itself in a night club or a worldâ€™s financial centre or an auction house or in a nondescript house in a village or the sanctum sanctorum of a temple! And in these travels the gem involves and interfaces with complex people, situations and characters. Gems have such a value and power that is capable of changing governments and power structures.

To get that elusive gemstone you might end up in the worldâ€™s hottest place, or one of the worldâ€™s coldest mountains, in a corporate boardroom, a seedy night club or a small tea stall in a village depending on your sense of adventure or the feverish obsession to obtain it. There are gems that are used as collateral’s to secure loans to execute large scale projects like building a national highway or a bridge. The fascination with whys, howâ€™s and wherefores in the gem business is never ending.

Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring from the Gemstoneuniverse signature collection

The real gem trade doesnâ€™t happen in 5 Star hotels or glittering stores. It happens in challenging geographical locations in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Africa, Colombia, Burma etc.

In the year 1998, I read a book that changed my life. That book was Ruby & Sapphire by Richard W Hughes. It had a huge impact on my life, and the way I started looking at gems changed radically. I was deeply influenced by the legend who had penned the book- Richard W Hughes. Â If you are a gem aficionado and aspire to be a real Gemmologist – Ruby & Sapphire is a must for you. Richard W Hughes is one such adventurer with a formidable knowledge backed by experience and thatâ€™s the reason he is an authority in this field and his opinion highly respected.

Ruby & Sapphire is a classic penned by Richard W Hughes

As I searched more about Richard and heard about his adventures I was deeply inspired and aspired to do something that is as game changing as his seminal work – Ruby & Sapphire. The sense of adventure heightened in me and I have traveled to such places and been in such situations in search of that elusive gem that no man even in his wildest dream would want to be in. In retrospect, I still wonder if it was a dream or reality!

Destiny and gems have strange and powerful effects. Â What has to transpire has already been scripted.

On the eve of Christmas in 2012, I was in a city to appraise one of the worldâ€™s most expensive and finest gems. (But of course, details are the absolute god in situations like these, and therefore the details of the gems and places remain undisclosed). After the appraisal was over, I sent over a text message to Richard asking if it would be possible to meet him for a chat. Since the answer was in affirmative, we ended up in a restaurant for lunch. As we enjoyed our lunch over general chit chat the subject of the gem that I had come to appraise and value came up and what followed made me think that this meeting was not just about lunch, or meeting a friend. Richard gave me some information that was exclusive to him about the said Gem and I gave him some information that was exclusive to me. Collectively together we now had information that by the end of the meeting had changed the appraisal value by 3000%.

Later in the day, upon solitary reflection, I gathered that the aim of every war is peace, quite an irony!

So now if you are really wearing a real gem you would appreciate that after mother nature made that glittering miracle over hundreds of millions of years,Â your gem might have a fascinating story behind it and must have affected and changed several lives before it chose to end up with you. So you are as special as your gem and now you shall shortly have a story of your own to tell.

Love your gemstone, understand the power behind Planetary Gemology and enjoy the blessings your Jyotish Gem bestows on you.

Love and Light

Guruji Shrii Arnav

Guruji Shrii Arnav-Vedic Guru is also an internationally acclaimed planetary gemmologist. An Accredited Jewelry Professional from the Gemmological Institute of America at present he is the chief mentor of Gemstoneuniverse and Astromandir.com. He is also the chief Horoscope columnist of Deccan Herald- A leading Indian English daily.

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