Grand celebrations of Ratha Saptami

February 10, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Grand celebrations of Ratha Saptami at Gemstoneuniverse.com and Astromandir.com atÂ Varadha Vinayaka Temple!

Ratha Saptami or Magha Saptami is a festival, which marks the change of season to spring. It is also celebrated as Surya Jayanti. Ratha means chariot and Saptami means the Seventh. This festival falls on the seventh day of the bright half or Shukla paksha of the Hindu month of Magha, and signified by the Sun god turning his chariot towards the northerly direction, marking the change of direction of the Sun towards the northern hemisphere and the onset of Spring. It also signifies the start of the harvesting season.

On this festival, the Sun god is worshipped in the early hours of the morning and the Surya Sahasranama is recited. It is also said that good deeds done on this day yield manifold results. This day is also the festival to seek the benevolent cosmic spread of light and energy from the Sun god, Surya. On this auspicious day a Rangoli is drawn depicting the Sun God, Surya.

The Surya namaskaar, which is a ritual, made of 12 postures is performed on this day in the morning, to get the blessings of the Sun God, as this ritual is very dear to Lord Surya. It is also believed that the chariot of Lord Surya has only one wheel, which signifies the Kal- Chakra, or the wheel of time, as his movement bring about day and night, and all life forms are dependant on the Sun for energy! And seven horses, which are the 7 days of the week, draw the chariot.

A closer view of Surya Vigraha

We did special Surya Pooja , Surya Homa, Nava Graha Homa and Mahamrityunjaya Homa-Holy Yagya for common good followed by drawing the chariot of Lord Surya. Some images from the program are below:

The Deities invited in the Holy kalashas- Homa Being performed at the temple The chariot of Lord Surya being taken out for a procession

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You say, we Listen- Up next new Lot of finest Ox Blood Red Coral from coast of Sardinia, Mediterranean Sea- And Guess what these Corals are Triangular

February 9, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

You say, we Listen- Up next new Lot of finest Ox Blood Red Coral from coast of Sardinia, Mediterranean Sea- And Guess what these Corals are Triangular( Lot Name: Augustus2011)

Triangular Organic Red Corals from Sardinia! Gemstoneuniverse.com

On your demand we have been able to procure this lot of Organic Red Corals that are Triangular in shape. The Triangular shape in Red Corals hold special allure from some as the shape of Mars/Mangal/ Kuja the planetary Lord of Red Coral is triangular in the sacred Navgraha Mandala.

The Navagraha Mandala-Sacred Arrangement of All 9 Planets. Notice Mars/Kuja in Red as a Triangle!

Mars is often described as the “Red Planet”, as the iron oxide prevalent on its surface gives it a reddish appearance. The sages gave mars Red Color without use of any modern equipment or satellite imagery!

Mars-The Red Planet,The sages gave mars Red Color without use of any modern equipment or satellite imagery!

Each of these beauties is certified natural and organic, from coast of Sardinia, Mediterranean Sea. Fashioned into superb Triangular Cabochon cut with top grade flawless surface these are a delight to behold with their fine Mediterranean ox blood color.

Cut is a matter of individual preference. Statistically we have found no difference in results of Red Corals, Oval or Triangular given the fact that they are natural, organic and non-dyed red corals..

Certification and appraisal of this lot is complete and you should have them in the Red Coral listing by January 15^th, 2011

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Engraved Horoscopic Gems-Glyptic Art, a class apart!

February 9, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

Engraved Horoscopic Gems

Glyptic Art, a class apart

That gemstones have fascinated human beings from the earliest times is a well-known fact. There are enough and more examples that list collectors who have taken tremendous pains and have given enormous wealth to possess some rare pieces. What is relatively lesser known is the fact that the ancients were staunch believers in the astrological potential of the gemstones.

The art of Gem carving is worth more than a note as often times it takes a specialist who has the makings of an artist to painstakingly engrave beautiful images on small surfaces that quite often are brittle. And a mistake in this process would prove to be quite a costly affair as gemstones are expensive.

There are many specimens of glyptic art that have been preserved till date but among them the ones that deserve real study and attention are the ones that have horoscopic detail included. The most famous examples known are described by George Frederick Kunz (incidentally this master of gems is also famous for discovering a new variety of pink spodumene, which was subsequently named after him- Kunzite) in his book, The Curious Lore Of Precious Stones (1938).

In this book, there is a mention of letters of M. Mairan who describes a fine carnelian gem engraved a star surrounded by the images of a goat, a bull, and a lion. He sees in the star the symbolic of the splendid comet which appeared shortly after the assassination of Caesar, and which, according to Suetonius, was believed to be the soul of Caesar newly received into the sky; the goat, bull, and lion are the symbols of the zodiacal signs Aries, Taurus, and Leo, the first-named sign referring perhaps to the death of Caesar on the Ides, or fifteenth of March; while the other two signs may allude to the position of the comet at different dates.

Kunz wrote,â€Some choice example of astrological gems may be seen in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; among these is a green jasper bearing symbols of Luna, Capricorn, and Taurus. This gem is from the collection of the late Rev. C. W. King, which has been acquired for the Museum, and is described as figuring the horoscope of the owner.

Picture of Augusts in Ancient Roman Cameo

In the same collection is a banded agate engraved with Sagittarius as a centaur, surrounded by the stars of this constellation in their proper order. King states that this was the earliest horoscopical gem known to him. Still another gem of this collection is a sard bearing the symbol of Aries carrying a long caduceus (The caduceus is the staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology); this type appears on the coins of Antioch, because that city was founded in the month over which the sign Aries presides.â€

Roman intaglio portrait of Caracalla in amethyst

There is also the mention of celebrated Gemma Augustea at The Austrian Imperial Collection in Vienna. Above the figure of Augustus, appears the sign of Capricorn, the constellation of his nativity; beneath the figure of Tiberius is engraved the sign of Scorpio, under which that emperor was born. This celebrated cameo, the work of the famous gem-engraver Dioskorides, is mentioned in an inventory of the treasury of St. Sernin, in Toulouse, dated 1246.

Equally interesting and if not older is the tradition of jade carving in china. The rulers of Mughal dynasty in India were known for their partiality towards the Emeralds which they got engraved with prayers and sacred texts. These were then used as personal talismans and amulets. In the ancient Indian system of Navratnas, emerald is considered to be the gemstone of planet Mercury.

Engravings on an Emerald- These were considered as special Talismans by the Mughal Kings

There are many more treasures that sit preserved in museums and private collections. The secrecy, the aura of mystery and the exclusivity around them stand testimony to the incredible power that nature packs into the small package called the gemstone!

Picture Credits

1. Roman intaglio portrait of Caracalla in amethyst, once in the Treasury of Sainte-Chapelle, when it was adapted by adding an inscription and cross to represent Saint Peter. Image courtesy Wikipedia

2. Ancient Roman cameo engraved gem of Augustus

3. The Curious Lore of Precious Stones (1938), George Frederick Kunz, Page 322 at the Internet Archives

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

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Scintillating Chatoyancy and unique potency in this Catâ€™s Eye! The gem that can give instantaneous results! Catâ€™s Eye for Ketu! Gemstoneuniverse.com

February 8, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Scintillating Chatoyancy and unique potency in this Catâ€™s Eye! The gem that can give instantaneous results! Catâ€™s Eye for Ketu! Gemstoneuniverse.com

Natural Cats-eye of 2.58 carats. Gemstoneuniverse.com-The Gem of Ketu

Scintillating Chatoyancy and unique potency in this Catâ€™s Eye! The gem that can give instantaneous results! Catâ€™s Eye for Ketu! Gemstoneuniverse.com

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Gemstone	Catâ€™s Eye
Weight	2.58 carats
Treatment	None
Origin	India
Planetary Energy	Ketu/ South Node
Patron Location	Bangalore, India
All inclusive Price	$766/ INR 35604
Comments	A gem with a scintillating Chatoyant Band! Its because of the sharp bands that Cats Eye get their name! Its one of the fastest acting gemstones! The Rare greenish yellow color and a sharp Chatoyant Band make this beautiful gem not only beautiful but also very powerful! Set in a unique and fascinating Sterling silver pendant!

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The gem that is most often associated with rags to riches stories! Deep Sky Blue Ceylonese Natural Blue Sapphire! Natural and untreated Blue Sapphire, the gem of Saturn! Gemstoneuniverse

February 7, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

The gem that is most often associated with rags to riches stories! Deep Sky Blue Ceylonese Natural Blue Sapphire! Natural and untreated Blue Sapphire, the gem of Saturn! Gemstoneuniverse.com

Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire of 2.56 Carats Gemstoneuniverse.comSelected Rings, Pendants and Talismans made available to Gemstoneuniverse.com patrons in February 2011

The gem that is most often associated with rags to riches stories! Deep Sky Blue Ceylonese Natural Blue Sapphire! Natural and untreated Blue Sapphire, the gem of Saturn! Gemstoneuniverse.com

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Gemstone	Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire
Weight	2.56 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural, Unheated Blue Sapphire
Origin	Ceylon
Planetary Energy	Saturn
Patron Location	Anantnag, J&K, India
All inclusive Price	$708/ INR32920
Comments	A gemstone with the best of the Sattvik Saturn powers! This beautiful and fully natural Sri Lankan Blue Sapphire has the most pleasing colour, and is perfectly proportioned! This nearly eye clean Blue Sapphire is filled with potency to harness the best that Saturn has to offer! Set in a talisman sterling silver ring!

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Magnificent Catâ€™s eye Cabochon with electric chatoyant Band- Mystical Ketu energies with this Catâ€™s Eye Sterling silver ring! Gemstoneuniverse.com

February 6, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Magnificent Catâ€™s eye Cabochon with electric chatoyant Band- Mystical Ketu energies with this Catâ€™s Eye Sterling silver ring! Gemstoneuniverse.com

Natural Cat’s Eye of 4.04 Carats Gemstoneuniverse.com

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Magnificent Catâ€™s eye Cabochon with electric chatoyant Band- Mystical Ketu energies with this Catâ€™s Eye Sterling silver ring! Gemstoneuniverse.com

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table of Natural Catâ€™s Eye Chrysoberyl Gem Facts

Gemstone	Natural Catâ€™s Eye Chrysoberyl
Weight	4.04 carats
Treatment	None.
Origin	Sri Lanka/ Ceylon
Planetary Energy	Ketu
Patron Location	Kolkatta/ Calcutta/ India
All inclusive Price	$1572 / INR 70740/-
Comments	Absolutely Brilliant Catâ€™s eye Chrysoberyl Cabochon from Sri Lanka. Â Weighing a solid 4+ carats and exhibiting a gorgeous, mystical greenish yellow shade that is hard to classify with an electric white and silvery chatoyant band this one turned out to be a powerful Ketu ring. In gemmological terms Catâ€™s Eye is classified as a â€œPhenomenal Gemstoneâ€. A Phenomenal Gemstone is one that exhibits special optical phenomena. In Catâ€™s eye itâ€™s called as Chatoyancy where the line looks as opening and closing of the eye of A Cat.

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With 97% of gems available that are treated, feast your eyes on this deep intense and Velvety blue priceless Ceylonese Natural Blue Sapphire! Natural and untreated Blue Sapphire, the gem of Saturn! Gemstoneuniverse

February 4, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

With 97% of gems available that are treated, feast your eyes on thisÂ deep intense and Velvety blue priceless Ceylonese Natural Blue Sapphire! Natural and untreated Blue Sapphire, the gem of Saturn! Gemstoneuniverse.com Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire of 2.65 Carats Gemstoneuniverse.comSelected Rings, Pendants and Talismans made available to Gemstoneuniverse.com patrons in February 2011

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Gemstone	Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire
Weight	2.65 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural, Unheated Blue Sapphire
Origin	Ceylon
Planetary Energy	Saturn
Patron Location	Bangalore, India
All inclusive Price	$1166.53/ INR54244
Comments	A gem that is instantly eye catching! With its intense velvety blue colour and a sparkle that set it a class apart! Such lustre and clarity in a fully natural and untreated gem is not only a rarity but also a miracle! In a world filled with treated gems its good fortune to get such a wonderful and Sattvik gem full of Jyotish powers!

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What is a Jyotish Gemstone and why any stone is not a Gemstone and any Gemstone is not a Jyotish Gem.

February 3, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

What is a Jyotish Gemstone and why any stone is not a Gemstone and any Gemstone is not a Jyotish Gem.

What is a Jyotish gemstone?

In Simple terms a Jyotish Gem is a Gem recommended on basis of sacred Astrological principles of Jyotisha to bring in dawn of fame and fortune and accomplishment of desires. But not every Gem is a Jyotish Gemstone.

AÂ Gemstone is aÂ Jyotish Gem only when it excels on all 4Câ€™s-the cut, color, clarity and carat weight and the crystal is of exceptional lustre with a color so fine and closest to its true spectral color that it looks outstanding. Only an untreated Gem like that qualifies to be a Jyotish Gemstone and has the capacity to bring about promised results.

To understand what Jyotish Gemstones are, we must first understand the meaning of Jyotish. Jyotish is usually understood as Astrology, which to a certain extent is true, but the work JYOTISH is derived from two words, JYOT meaning light and ISH, meaning God, together meaning light of God. Jyotish is the science of light.

We know that everything in this universe is composed of cosmic rays, which are visible through a prism as the 7 basic colour or VIBGYOR. Gem therapy uses these cosmic rays, which represent different planetary energies to get positive results and to derive maximum benefits.

Quotes in Sacred texts regarding Jyotish Gemstones

“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).

“If anyone wears a gem of many flaws even out of ignorance, then grief, anxiety, sickness, death, loss of wealth and other evils will torment him” -(Garuda Purana, 70.19)

Gems have intrigued mankind since time immemorial. From the ancient times gem have been used to not as priced possessions of the rich and the royals but also to enhance the quality of life. Due to the rarity of pure gems today, a lot of new techniques are being developed each day to enhance the beauty of gems that are flawed, which are the accepted norm for jewelry purposes, but renders the gem useless for Jyotish purpose.

Any treatment of any kind to the gem takes away its Sattvik nature. Sattvik means pure and any treatment to enhance the beauty of gems are not acceptable for Jyotish use.

Sattvik Jyotish Gems harness Cosmic Rays

The five Basic Characteristics of a Jyotish Gemstone:

To get the best results from Gem therapy, gemstones must fulfil the following basic principles, without which a gem cannot qualify as a Jyotish gemstone.

1)Â Â Â Â Â A Jyotish Gem is NATURAL: All gemstones must and should be 100% natural and untreated. The gem should not have undergone any treatment so as to enhance its colour or clarity or beauty. Any treatment renders even the most beautiful gem useless for Jyotish purpose.

2) A Jyotish Gem has fine COLOUR: All gems come with different shades of the same colour, depending on the origin. For example Emeralds from Colombia are usually a spring green colour, but Zambian Emerald are more of a vivid green, but whatever the shade of the colour, the purity of the original colour with only the slightest of hues of other colours are the best gems!

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3) Jyotish Gem has exceptional CLARITY: Actually this is self-explanatory. But, as mentioned earlier, Jyotish or the Science of Light works with the cosmic rays, and for the cosmic rays to pass through clarity is very important in a Jyotish gemstone. Having said that, natural fine inclusions are the fingerprints of nature that prove the gemstone was created in a the lap of nature and not in a lab, and are generally acceptable, but any crystal Gemstone below 85% clarity level is not a Jyotish Gemstone.

4) A Jyotish Gemstone has a pleasing CUT: Again, the cut of the gemstone should be such that it allows for the maximum play of light and allows for maximum absorption of the cosmic rays and have positive effects. The shape of the gem is not as important as the precision cut of the gem.

SAPPHIRES IN DIFFERENT CUTS!

Mixed Unheated Sapphire Lot highlighting the importance of Cut

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3)Â Â Â Â Â CARAT: Some astrologers have given undue importance to the weight of the Jyotish gemstones. The knowledge of correct Gemstone weight is available only to a blessed few. Recommendation just on basis of body weight such as 1 carat per 10 Kgâ€™s of body weight is a myth and not described in any sacred text. If we go by this technique than a 90 Kgâ€™s man will require a 9 carat Diamond or a 9 carat Ruby. The root of this method is Greed driven by a desire to push non gem grade and low gem grade material as Gemstones.

Even a 1 â€“ 2 carat gemstone, satisfying the above 4 aspects will give positive and good results. Generally gemstones above 2 carats satisfying the above conditions will give the best results.

Natural-Colombian-Emerald-1.12carats-Gemstoneuniverse.com

A SUPERFINE EMERALD OF 1.12 CARATS!

Apart from these facts, there is the most important aspect of choosing a gemstone. That is the aura and draw of the gem. While choosing a gemstone anybody and everybody are bound to feel attracted to a particular gem more than the other.

The gem that satisfies the 5 basic principles of Jyotish quality and the gem that appeals and draws you the most is the gem for you!

So for the best implementation of gem therapy follow the above stated factors and get ready to experience the miracles of gems!

Gaurav Kapur-PGA, Consultant-Gemstoneuniverse.com

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Sensual Silky Kashmir Blue flawless Ceylonese Natural Blue Sapphire! Natural and untreated Blue Sapphire, the gem of Saturn! Gemstoneuniverse

February 1, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Sensual Silky Kashmir Blue flawless Ceylonese Natural Blue Sapphire! Natural and untreated Blue Sapphire, the gem of Saturn! Gemstoneuniverse.com

Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire of 3.75 Carats Gemstoneuniverse.comSelected Rings, Pendants and Talismans made available to Gemstoneuniverse.com patrons in February 2011

Sensual Silky Kashmir Blue flawless Ceylonese Natural Blue Sapphire! Natural and untreated Blue Sapphire, the gem of Saturn! Gemstoneuniverse.com

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Gemstone	Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire
Weight	3.75 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural, Unheated Blue Sapphire
Origin	Ceylon
Planetary Energy	Saturn
Patron Location	Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, USA
All inclusive Price	$2668.75/ INR124097
Comments	Vibrant and flawless sensual Kashmir silky blue colored Natural and untreated Blue Sapphire from Sri Lanka! This perfect and radiant beauty is absolutely eye clean! And at this weight with such beauty its natureâ€™s miracle. A Jyotish quality gemstone set in a talismanic silver ring with the symbols of Saturn and radiating power!

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The gemstone associated with the Heart chakra- Emerald! Deep Emerald green, fully natural and unenhanced Brazilian Emerald set in Talismanic Pendant! Gemstoneuniverse.com

January 31, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

The gemstone associated with the Heart chakra- Emerald! Deep Emerald green, fully natural and unenhanced Brazilian Emerald set in Talismanic Pendant! Gemstoneuniverse.com

Natural Unenhanced Brazil Emerald 3.05 carats Gemstoneuniverse.com

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The gemstone associated with the Heart chakra- Emerald! Deep Emerald green, fully natural and unenhanced Brazilian Emerald set in Talismanic Pendant! Gemstoneuniverse.com

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table of Natural Brazil Emerald Gem Facts

Gemstone	Natural Brazil Emerald
Weight	3.05 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Brazil
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, USA
All inclusive Price	$1620/ INR 75330
Comments	Energy healers often associate Emerald for the heart chakra! Emeralds are said to strengthen the physical body and Soothe emotions! Also used to enhance communication skills! This Natural and unenhanced Brazil Emerald is making a potent Mercury talisman set in this 22k hallmarked Gold pendant! Amazing and fertile Sattvik energies and potent Jyotish powers!

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