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Beautiful and Powerful – A Heady Combination in a Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

April 13, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Beautiful and Powerful – A Heady Combination in a Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Blue Sapphire
Weight	2.11 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Srilanka
Planetary Energy	Saturn
Patron Location	Ontario, Canada
All inclusive Price	$ 775 / INR 42237.50
Comments	This beats the boring, staid usual talismans any day! Well, its got to be pretty and sturdy if you have to have to have it on your person 24/7. That’s the deal with planetary talismans. And you have a winner here that scores really well in the departments of looks as well as power! This is one talisman whose power you can experience and you can look at adoring each day you wear it!Here’s a gorgeous fully natural and treatment free Ceylon Blue sapphire of 2.11 carats set in Sterling silver as a Saturn Talisman ring. The oval gem is a lovely sky blue in color with excellent clarity and electric lustre. The master cutters work on a good gem is palpable with the kind of brilliance he is able to bring out.Natural Blue sapphire or neelam is the gem of Lord Saturn and is used in Planetary Gem Therapy.to harness the energies of this powerful planet if Saturn happens to be a yogkaraka in the individual’s birth chart. Note: The above links generally exist on the website for a period of 40 days after which they are periodically deleted to make way for new gemstones and to enable faster browsing. Enjoy it in Video:

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Meditating on the Sacred Symbol of the Guru

April 12, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Meditating on the Sacred Symbol of the Guru

Symbol of Jupiter

Jupiter is the magnanimous planet â€“ the Guru. Also known as Brihaspati in Vedic Astrology, he signifies all things fortunate and auspicious. He is said to be Zeus, the famed father of Gods according to Greek mythology. Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and his depiction in mythology has been of one with enormous strength, big build and authority. Jupiter symbolically represents expensiveness.

This does not just go on to signify size but also to expansive living â€“ wider horizons, broader perspective, not constrained by limits, much more freedom and surely a lot of wisdom and good fortune. The esoteric astrological symbol of Jupiter is presented below. It resembles the mathematical numeral 4 but is actually an amalgamation of a crescent and a cross.

Jupiter

Brihaspati in Hindu Mythology

Among sacred symbols, the crescent signifies the soul and the cross signifies the body that must bear the cross of matter and material form and desires. Jupiter as a planet gives the human form the most expensive, richest way of manifestation. It combines the utmost goal of the soul with a fulfilling, life enriched by fortune and wisdom and leads on to the ultimate path. It is instrumental in a large way in ensuring a blessed existence. It is a planet of plenty, ensuring oneâ€™s needs of all kinds are cared for!

Life when it has not taken shape is conscious, when takes birth is self conscious and once it sees the truth is super-conscious! And it is Jupiter and its grace that can direct as well as speed up the souls journey into merging with the super consciousness.

Meditating upon this symbol can be an uplifting experience and open up new vistas for an individual.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Yellow Sapphire Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Yellow Sapphire
Weight	2.38 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Sri Lanka/Ceylon
Â Planetary Energy	Jupiter
Patron Location	New York, USA
All inclusive Price	$ 1465.24 / INR 79855.58
Comments	Featured today is a beautiful natural and treatment free Ceylon yellow sapphire of 2.38 carats set in 22 karat yellow gold as a Jupiter talisman. The Ceylon yellow sapphire is a cushion cut with a coveted canary yellow color and superb clarity. The gemstone is lustrous and is a fine example of a good jyotish gem.Note that the symbol of Guru/ Jupiter stands in relief in the shanks of the ring in 18 karat white gold.Natural yellow sapphire also known as pukhraj/ pushyaraag is the gemstone of planet Jupiter/ Guru/ Brihaspati. The yellow sapphire is always set in the precious metal yellow gold befitting Brihaspatiâ€™s status as the mentor of the gods, the royal priest! Note: The above links generally exist on the website for a period of 40 days after which they are periodically deleted to make way for new gemstones and to enable faster browsing. Enjoy it in Video: Â

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Guru and Ganesha – The Form of the Formless, Key to the Code

March 26, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Guru and Ganesha – The Form of the Formless, Key to the Code

16 petalled Natural Yellow Sapphire Chakra ring

The discipline of Vedic astrology has Lord Ganesha as its chief deity. Ganesha, the mystical elephant god, with the guileless form of a child, the complex symbolism that possibly holds the keys to unravelling life. The Cosmic Coder, who has scripted destinies and bestows the grace to read through the blueprint of life. The blueprint that is contained in the numbers and alphabets stringing themselves in a unique way for an individual in the triangles and quadrants of the birth chart.

The form of Ganesha is extremely symbolic. Among his features, the most notable is the huge elephant head resting on the portly body of a young boy. Ganesha has the head of the elephant (the vehicle of Jupiter), symbolizing extreme intelligence, wisdom and the ability to stay unperturbed by the obstacles. Ganeshaâ€™s head is also symbolic ofÂ the Pranava Om.

GANESHA courtesy Mokshasketches blogspot

Ganesha rules over the panch bhootas â€“ air, earth, water, ether and fire therefore his control over all life is absolute. The first offerings are therefore rightfully his. Ganesha is also known as Vighnaharta (the remover of obstacles). The divine powers of Jupiter symbolise the ability of charting oneâ€™s course with a level head despite difficulties.

All it takes is the keen observance of the habits and way of life of this gentle giant and one can take many life lessons, including method of keeping tremendous power, fearlessness and force nestled quietly and being able to carry it with quiet grace.

The story of Parvati (shakti) giving form to Ganesha and then him getting an elephant head after an enraged Shiva beheading him is not just a mythical tale.

It is also a cryptic code where Ganesha, the guardian of the mooladhara chakra (shakti in her rawest form), is annihilated by Shiva (crown chakra). The mooladhara can be harmonized when the impulsive energies of its guardian are internalized along with the wisdom, that is signified by the elephant head i.e Jupiter energies.

Mooladhara ChakraThat is when the Jupiter enables the rise of the Kundalini Shakti after the syncronization of chakras has been affected by imbibing of wisdom.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Yellow Sapphire GemstoneÂ Facts

Gemstone	Natural Yellow Sapphire
Weight	3.06carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Sri Lanka/Ceylon
Planetary Energy	Jupiter
Patron Location	Hyderabad/ India
All inclusive Price	$ 1504.31 / INR 82737.10
Comments	Featured today is a natural and treatment free yellow sapphire of 3.06 carats set in gold as a Jupiter talisman ring. The natural unheated yellow sapphire from Srilanka is a rich butter yellow colored gem with excellent clarity. The gem is a oval cut yellow sapphire.Natural yellow sapphire or pukhraj is the gemstone of Lord Jupiter / Brihaspati and is used to harness its energies. 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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Identity Secured – Journey of a Natural Brazilian Emerald to the Realm of Precious

March 21, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Identity Secured – Journey of a Natural Brazilian Emerald to the Realm of Precious

Natural Brazilian Emerald

Of the many origins of the fascinating emeralds, Brazil finds a mention too. Infact, it is one of the world’s major producers of natural emerald, besides being the producer the largest varieties of colored gemstones in the world, nearly 90 in number! It is a vast nation with a rich tapestry of geographical factors that have contributed to its natural wealth.

The discovery of emeralds in Brazil though was a fairly late occurrence as recent as early 1960â€™s. Even then, it was a struggle for this gem to find recognition as a true precious gem as enjoyed by its peers from Colombia and Zambia.

In 1963, Jules Sauer, the renowned owner of Amsterdam Sauer and gem dealer, found beryl in Salininha in Brazil’s Bahia State. As far back in time as reckoning went, the world of gemstones knew and categorised “emerald” as green beryl colored by the trace element chromium. The problem arose because the Brazil Bahia emerald were colored by both vanadium and chromium more of its color coming from vanadium.

Jules Sauer

It was only when he submitted specimens to Gemological Institute of America (GIA) gem lab and obtained its identification and certification as precious emerald, did the world sit up and take notice of the Brazilian emerald. The Brazilian emerald is remarkable with its vivacious rich green color. In the good quality, brazil emerald it is easy to notice the innate glow of the gem, which adds a lot to its value.

Most of the Brazil emerald comes from the state gem state of Minas Gerias. The forms of mining vary from the almost primitive ways of men going down mining shafts in a leather harness, to the state of the art machines operating at the surface level. Most of the emerald occurs here in mica, biotite and talc schists.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Brazilian Emerald Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Brazilian Emerald
Weight	3.03 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Brazilian
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	Greater London / United Kingdom
All inclusive Price	$ 2944.75 / INR 163433.60
Comments	Featured today is a fine oval cut, natural and treatment free Brazilian emerald. This natural emerald of 3.03 carats has a deep rich emerald green color and has been set in 22 karat gold ring as a Mercury talisman ring.Natural emerald also known as Esmeralda, zammrud and panna is the gemstone of Planet Mercury/ Budh. According to Vedic astrology this gem can be worn as a talisman to harness the powers of Mercury. 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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Natural Pearls for Elegance – Softness of the Lunar Energies

March 11, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Natural Pearls for Elegance – Softness of the Lunar Energies

Natural Organic Australian Pearl

Natural Pearls Elegance of Sofness Lunar Energies, are gems of organic origin and are probably the most fascinating and the oldest in the reckoning of human mind. Natural Pearl Gemstones are synonymous with beauty, elegance and refined taste. Whether it be the ladies of yore, or the high fashion divas today. Pearl Stones are nicely, put together strand of graduating pearls is a must for every bijou box. If that’s far in sight, a single pearl Stone also does nearly the same magic.

Natural Pearls for Elegance

It is the gem of the energy of the divine feminine – the Moon and therefore resonates beautifully with the soft aura of the female and imparts it a deliciously delicate appeal.

The Australian natural pearl gemstone is produced by the oyster species Pinctada Maxima. Natural pearls Stone are the reaction of the mantle on an injury caused to the juvenile mantle. External mantle cells displaced to a deeper layer (conjunctive tissue) grow out and constitute a pearl sac that will accumulate CaCO3 and form the natural pearl Gemstone.

Michelle Obama in pearls

Note this two strand pearl Stone necklace that seems to be one of the favourite pieces of the First Lady – Michelle Obama, going by the number of time she seems to favor it! And it isn’t news that her fashion sense and taste is much admired.

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Pearl Gemstone facts

Gemstone	Non Nucleated Natural Pearl Gemstone
Weight	3.99 carats
Treatment	None, fully Natural.
Origin	Australia
Planetary Energy	Moon
Patron Location	Netherland
All inclusive Price	$ 2348.49 / INR 130342
Comments	Featured today is a fantastic gem – a natural pearl Stone of Australian origin. This fully natural and organic Australian pearl is of excellent jyotish weight, just a point below 4 carats! It is amazing in itself to find a natural pearl stone of such a significant weight. The natural pearl is a round shape with white color and fine lustre.Natural pearl or moti also known as mukta is the gemstone of Planet Moon/ Chandra and is used to harness its calming energies. This pearl Stone has been cast in a crown like setting in Sterling silver as a Moon Talisman pendant.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 Pearl gemstones and to enable faster browsing. Enjoy it in Video:

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Natural Red Garnet – Upratna for Sun

March 9, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Natural Red GarnetÂ – Upratna for Sun

Natural Mozambique Red Garnet

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Red Garnet GemstoneÂ Facts

Gemstone	Natural Red Garnet
Weight	4.50 carats
Treatment	None
Origin	Mozambique
Planetary Energy	Sun
Patron Location	Bangalore / India
All inclusive Price	$ 244.91 / INR Â 13593
Comments	http://youtu.be/1G36pzVyXiMThe Sun as a deity is magnificent. It is pratyaksha devta â€“ a god visible to the human beings, who is not a concept, or simply formless. It makes tremendous sense to harness the powers of the great nourisher and nurturer â€“ the king of Zodiac if he happens to be a yogkaraka.Featured today is a natural red garnet of 4.50 carats set in Sterling silver as a Sun Talisman ring. The oval cut red garnet is from the mines of Mozambique. This natural and treatment free planetary gem has a fantastic jyotish weight, amazing clarity and an appealing deep intimate red color.The red garnet is the upratna for natural ruby. It is a gemstone of planet Sun/ Surya, and is used to harness Sunâ€™s positive planetary energy. Note: The above links generally exist on the website for a period of 40 days after which they are periodically deleted to make way for new gemstones and to enable faster browsing. Enjoy it in Video:

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New Lot of Natural Blue Moonstone – Shaleen 2013

March 8, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse 2 Comments

New Lot of Natural Blue Moonstone – Shaleen 2013

Shaleen 2013

The word Shaleen in Hindi is an adjective used to describe an individual with impressive and amazing grace, poise and elegance. This is exactly what these lovely blue moonstones convey by their appearance. Here’s presenting the new lot SHALEEN 2013, of natural and treatment free blue moonstone. Truly representative of the lunar energies, these blue moonstones are breath taking and very potent tool of planetary gem therapy.

These natural and treatment free blue moonstones come from the island of Serendib, currently known as the island of Srilanka. The cabochon cut gems have fantastic clarity and superb schiller – The adularescence is what makes this blue moonstone so distinct from the myriad other moonstones that are generally more translucent – cloudy in appearance. There is also a watery appeal that identifies strongly with moon energies. Blue moonstone is the upratna for natural pearl and is the gemstone of planet Moon. Blue moonstone is known as chandrakant mani in Hindi.

The new lot of Blue moonstones comes after a long spell. Some of you may have even noted non-availability of a jyotish quality blue moonstone at www.gemstoneuniverse.com for a while. Please note that not every gem makes the cut as a jyotish gemstone and we at Gemstoneuniverse believe in giving you nothing but the most genuine and best jyotish gems. Every gem is handpicked and unless it meets the stringent criteria, it is invariably rejected.

This despite the fact that we carry thousands of Blue Sheen Moonstones in the Gemstoneuniverse Buying Division we rejected around 200 odd lots to get the Perfect Jyotish Quality Moonst0nes that will work exceptionally for Moon Energies. Some of the lots that we rejected were priced 3-4 times the price of indiviual fine gems made available to you dear patrons.

We would also like to use this post to inform our dear patrons that Natural Untreated Treatment Free Yellow Topaz the uparatana for Jupiter is also undergoing similar equations. We are trying our best but we cannot guarantee a set date when these will be available. What we can guarantee is that you will get a Top Quality Jyotish Gemstone at 1/6th of the price. If a Gemstone does not qualify to be a Jyotish Gemstone it shall not be listed at Gemstoneuniverse.com online inventory.

This new lot of gems is a result of assiduous search and patient waiting period.

Each gem of SHALEEN 2013

– Is natural and treatment free

– Is from Srilanka

– Is cut en cabochon

– Has a notable adularescence

– Has radiant lunar planetary energies

– Has great healing potential

– Is fantastic jyotish quality

– Comes at a time when Blue Moonstones are increasingly becoming difficult to procure

– Comes at a very attractive price point

So what are you waiting for? Get yourself one, before this lot also sells out.

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Did You Witness a Miracle – Exploring the Wonderful World of Gems and More…

March 7, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Did You Witness a Miracle – Exploring the Wonderful World of Gems and More…

Natural Colombian Emerald

“Vivo de milagro en milagro.

They live from a miracle to another miracle. This is what the gem traders of Colombia say (of course these are the small ones for whom every sale, of every single gem matters as it fuels the kitchen fires). While it is a simple yet eloquent way of putting forth the truth, there is also a depth that cannot be ignored.

Miracles happen in each one’s life. However there is a sense of entitlement with which human beings anticipate and approach outcomes. It is because of this the miracle is essentially reduced to ‘just another event’. It is only when a breakthrough happens in a tough time that miracles are accorded due status.

Gems in themselves are miracles. Who could have figured what magical sparkling treasures are secretly formed within the earth’s womb! Silently and steadily, it just spins its magic…

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Colombian Emerald GemstoneÂ Facts

Gemstone	Natural Colombian Emerald
Weight	2.05 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Â Colombia
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	Illinois,USA
All inclusive Price	$ 2964 / INR 164502
Comments	Featured today is a premium natural and treatment free Colombia. Emerald of 2.05 carats set in 22 karat gold as a mercury talisman ring. The lovely emerald has a step cut with truncated corners. The gem has an enticing rich color, the coveted oil drop effect and amazing clarity.It is a splendid choice for planetary gem therapy related to Mercury or Budh. Natural emerald or panna is the gemstone of Mercury or Budh and is used to harness its energies in Vedic astrology. Note: The above links generally exist on the website for a period of 40 days after which they are periodically deleted to make way for new gemstones and to enable faster browsing.Enjoy it in

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What is in a Name – Just Make Sure You Get the Correct Gem

March 6, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

What is in a Name – Just Make Sure You Get the Correct Gem

Natural Hessonite

There is so much than one can get confused with in the world of colored gemstones. Let alone the genuineness, there is a possibility that one can get really befuddled by several names a gem goes by! Usually a gem is given a fancy name to add to the romance or appeal.

Hessonite garnet is orange grossular that also goes by the name of Cinnamon stone. One may also get to hear the Hindi equivalent of gomed or gomedhaka or the Persian names of Zargun or Zarcunia.

The hessonite garnet is richly hued gem with a warmth to its appearance and glow of embers within. A good natural hessonite is all this and also displays a ‘roiled heat wave effect’ – a dreamy cognac in water like appearance or as if a heat wave is on within!
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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Hessonite Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Hessonite
Weight	6.64 carats
Treatment	None
Origin	Srilanka
Planetary Energy	Rahu
Patron Location	Bangalore / INDIA
All inclusive Price	On request
Comments	Featured today is a fine jyotish quality hessonite garnet of 6.64 carats set in 22 karat gold as a rahu talisman pendant. The natural and treatment free step cut hessonite from Sri Lanka has a rich cinnamon color and fantastic jyotish weight. Perfect for gem therapy.Natural hessonite or gomed is the gemstone of planet Rahu or the North node of the Moon.Enjoy it in Video:

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Be a Leader and Change Maker – Engaging the Sun for Leading Men

March 6, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Be a Leader and Change Maker – Engaging the Sun for Leading Men

Natural Mozambique Ruby

There are power centers and they are the driving forces. They spearhead, they direct the design of things and they drive change. It takes courage to lead as it also makes one responsible.

There is usually a common thread that can be found where these leaders and change makers are concerned. And that is the contribution of a strong Sun in the natal chart. The Sun is the nurturer, the life giver! The Sun in a horoscope is regarded as the natural atmakaraka and determines one’s self-image, ability to transform thoughts into manifest reality, courage and strength to lead men. It is the doer, the Â primary influence at the soul level that influences choices and actions.

The Sun is king of the zodiac and his planetary energy spells all things regal, royal in bearing, dominant, the custodian, the ruler, the nourisher! His movement across the skies decides the course and routine of life too. Likewise, individuals with well placed Sun have the natural ability to guide and lead. The professions they choose generally have deep bearing on a multitude. They could be members of royalty, politicians, industrialists, bureaucrats, agriculturalists, doctors etc. The Sun is a natural malefic and has an intensity to it.

On the other hand, a weak or afflicted Sun can give self doubt and problems related to authority. It should be strengthened if it is a yogkaraka, by wearing a ruby so that one is able to make progress. Alternative remedies should be sought if it isn’t a yogkaraka.

The noted business icon Sunil Bharti Mittal synonymous with the telecom giant Airtel, wears a natural ruby.

Sunil Mittal wears a Ruby Sunil Bharti Mittal

There are many more individuals in leading positions who wear ruby or manikya stone, but that’s for later. The idea is that the power of a formidable natal Sun must be harnessed for greater good and there is nothing like a natural unheated ruby orÂ manikya stone that helps in doing it.
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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Mozambique Ruby GemstoneÂ Facts

Gemstone	Natural Mozambique Ruby
Weight	1.26 carats
Treatment	None.
Origin	Mozambique
Planetary Energy	Sun
Patron Location	USA
All inclusive Price	$ 3128 / INR Â 173604
Comments	Featured today is a natural treatment free unheated ruby of 1.26 carats set in 22-karat gold as a Sun talisman. The oval cut ruby from Mozambique has a deep vibrant reddish pink color and superb clarity.

Natural jyotish quality ruby or manik is the gemstone of Sun and is used to harness its energy.

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Natural Pearls for Elegance

Bangalore / INDIA