moh’s scale

Blue Moonstone Gem Mineral Information| New Parcels of Natural Sri Lankan Blue Moonstone

Chandra

Natural Blue moonstone is a gemstone that is soft and feminine in its appeal just like the planetary energy it holds and represents – the Moon, which is the feminine principle in the energies of the zodiac. Blue Moonstones healing properties have been legendary in its ability to give emotional empowerment. The metaphysical properties of Blue moonstone also made its use extremely popular among the women, where it aided in resolving fertility and monthly cycle issues and also helped in easing the pain during childbirth. Blue moonstone is also regarded as a gemstone symbolic of love and also was believed to help in foreseeing the future.

In Vedic Astrology, Blue moonstone or Chandrkantmani is regarded as the upratna or substitute gem for natural pearl and is regarded as a gemstone of Moon.

Species: Feldspar (orthoclase)

Color: Colourless/White with Bluesheen / Adularescence

Chemical composition: (Na,K)AlSi₃O₈potassium aluminum silicate

Color causing agent/reason for adularia: albite crystals

Crystal system: Monoclinic

Hardness: 6 – 6.5 (Mohs scale)

Specific gravity: 2.56 – 2.59

Refractive index: 1.518 to 1.526

Birefringence: 0.005

Optical character: biaxial negative

Dispersion: none

Fluorescence: weak

Origins: India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Austrian Alps, Burma, Norway, Madagascar, Mexico, USA

Other names: Chandrakantmani, hecatolite

New Parcels of Precious Blue Moonstone

Gemstoneuniverse brings to you two new parcels of Natural blue Moonstone and the prized Sri Lankan variety at that! So feast your eyes on the new parcels “LUNA 2013 and MONETA 2013.

LUNA 2013Each Blue moonstone of LUNA 2013 “

– Is natural treatment free gem

– Is of Sri Lankan origin

– Has fantastic Adularescence (blue sheen)

– Has been cut en cabochon for maximum schiller

– Is free of doshas/ flaws mentioned in sacred texts

– Has abundant Moon energies

– Will give good result in Planetary gem therapy

Enjoy LUNA 2013 in video:

MONETA 2013Each Blue moonstone of MONETA 2013

-Is natural treatment free gem

-Is of Sri Lankan origin

-Has fantastic Adularescence (blue sheen)

-Has been cut en cabochon for maximum schiller

-Is free of doshas/ flaws mentioned in sacred texts

-Has abundant Moon energies

-Will give good result in Planetary gem therapy

Enjoy MONETA 2013 in video:

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

Gemstoneuniverse-The Gold Standard in Planetary Gemology

Clicking on Underlined Links will give more information about a topic. You can always come back to this page

Which is the best Gemstone for Me? Which is the most powerful Gemstone Choosing Method?

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

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

Peridot Gemstone Mineral Information | Peridot Crystal in Vedic Astrology

September 27, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Clicking on Underlined Links will give more information about a topic. You can always come back to this page

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?.

Peridot Gemstone Mineral Information | Peridot Crystal in Vedic Astrology

Natural Peridot silver ring

The peridot is a rich and luscious gemstone that has its own attraction. The rich olive green color gemstone has been favoured as much by the ancients as it is by the gem lovers today! In Vedic astrology, natural peridot is the upratna for natural emerald and is the gemstone of planet Mercury.

Here is mineral information about the gem Peridot:

Species: Olivine (officially recognised name is Forsterite)

Color: pale yellow tinged green to vivid apple green to rich olive green

Chemical composition: (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Color causing agent/ Chromophore: Fe or Iron in most cases (sometimes traces of Chromium may be found)

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Hardness: 6.5 – 7 (Mohs scale)

Specific gravity: 3.32 – 3.35

Refractive index: 1.650 -1.703

Birefringence: 0.036 – 0.038

Optical character: Biaxial positive

Dispersion: 0.020

Fluorescence: none

Origins: Burma, china, Pakistan, USA, Mexico, East Africa, South Africa, Brazil, Norway, Egypt (Comes formed in meteorites as well)

Other names: olivine, zabarjad, evening emerald, chrysolite

Selected Rings, Pendants and Talismans made available to Gemstoneuniverse.com patrons in September 2013

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural PeridotGemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Peridot
Weight	3.68 carats
Treatment	None, Untreated
Origin	China
Planetary Energy	Mercury, Budh
Patron Location	Bangalore / India
All inclusive Price	$ 216.65/ INR 12999.00 (Why)
Comments	Featured today is a fine natural China peridot of 3.68 carats set in sterling silver as a Mercury talisman ring. The cushion shaped checkerboard cut Peridot from China has a rich olivine color. And has the hypnotic touch to the crystal. The natural Peridot gem is has vitreous lustre and has excellent clarity. The peridot is accented by four diamond stimulants. In Vedic astrology, peridot is regarded as the upratna or substitute gem for natural emerald. Peridot or zabarjad is a tremendously promising gemstone where emotional healing through use gem crystal is concerned. Enjoy it in Video:

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

Gemstoneuniverse-The Gold Standard in Planetary Gemology

Clicking on Underlined Links will give more information about a topic. You can always come back to this page

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?.

Iolite Gemstone Mineral Information | Iolite Crystal in Vedic Astrology

September 20, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Iolite Gemstone Mineral Information | Iolite Crystal in Vedic Astrology

Natural Iolite in a Princess Diana Ring Design

Iolite is a beautiful gemstone widely prescribed in planetary gem therapy for benefit and relief. In the past, it is a gem that has been used by the mariners of yore to find direction. In crystal healing too it is widely used. However, its added appeal lies in the fact that it is difficult to distinguish it just by appearance from Tanzanite which has caught fancy, globally. Here is mineral information about the gem iolite:

Species: Cordierite

Color: Violet blue displaying pleochroism where gray yellow shade can be seen when gem is turned around

Chemical composition: (Mg2Al4Si5O18) hydrous silicate of aluminium and magnesium

Color causing agent/ Chromophore: charge transfer between Fe2+ and Fe3+ ions

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Hardness: 7 – 7.5 (Mohs scale)

Specific gravity: 2.57 – 2.61

Refractive index: 1.532to 1.549

Birefringence: 0.008

Optical character: Biaxial negative

Dispersion: feeble

Fluorescence: strong

Origins: Madagascar, Tanzania, Germany, USA, Norway, Finland, Brazil

Other names: Corderite, dichroite, lux sapphire, water sapphire, Vikings compass, neeli, shanipriya,

Selected Rings, Pendants and Talismans made available to Gemstoneuniverse.com patrons in September 2013

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Iolite Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Iolite
Weight	2.53 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Madagascar
Planetary Energy	Saturn
Patron Location	Bangalore / India
All inclusive Price	$ 323.42 / INR 21022 (Why)
Comments	Featured today is a fine iolite of 2.53 carats set in sterling silver as a Saturn talisman ring. The oval shaped iolite from Madagascar has a deep Royal violet blue color. The design is the much adored Princess Diana blue sapphire ring design with the iolite being surrounded by diamond stimulants.In Vedic astrology, iolite is regarded as the upratna or substitute gem for natural blue sapphire. Iolite or Neeli is the gemstone of Lord Saturn or Shanidev and is used in a talisman as a gemstone remedy. 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:

Gemstoneuniverse-The Gold Standard in Planetary Gemology

Precious Natural Red Coral Mineral Information

September 12, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Precious Natural Red Coral Mineral Information

Natural Italian red Coral

Precious Natural Red Coral Gemstone Mineral Information,Here is comprehensive mineral information about natural organic Red Coral also called precious Natural coral, the gemstone of Planet Mars. Precious Natural Red Coral Gemstone, Do make sure that you know your facts about this Moonga Gemstone of organic origin, especially before buying a precious red coral so that your purchase is sound or cleaning the red coral (since it is organic in nature, any kind of chemical cleaning completely ruled out) so that your gem remains safe.

Species: Coral

Color: A wide range of colors within red itself â€“ pink, orange, red, bright red etc. but astrologically significant are red (Mediterranean ox blood red color)

Chemical composition: CaCo3

Color causing agent/ Chromophore: An algae called zooxanthellae with which the coral shares a symbiotic relationship. To Know more about Red Coral Gemstone Benefits, visit

Crystal system: Trigonal

Hardness: 3 (Mohs scale)

Specific gravity: 2.60-2.70

Refractive index: 1.486 to 1.658

Birefringence: 0.160 to 0.172

Optical character: Uniaxial

Dispersion: none

Flourescence : dull

Origins: Italy, Japan

Other names: Red gold, Garden of the sea, Moonga, Pravaal, Vidrum

Selected Rings, Pendants and Talismans made available to Gemstoneuniverse.com patrons in September 2013

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Precious Natural Red Coral Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Organic Red Coral
Weight	6.97 carats
Treatment	None
Origin	Italy
Planetary Energy	Mars
Patron Location	California , United States
All inclusive Price	$ 993 / INR 64545 (Why)
Comments	Featured today is a natural Italian red coral of 6.97 carats set in 22 karat gold as a Mars Planetary bhasma ring. The robust Mediterranean ox blood color oval shaped coral has been set in gold. The ring has the symbol of Mars standing in relief in silver on the shanks of the ring. The sacred herbal ash from the Planetary herb of Mars or *Khadira bhasma* has been sealed in the tubular design on the side of the gem. Precious Natural Red coral is the gemstone of Planet Mars and is used in a talisman to harness the energies of this red planet. 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

Gemstoneuniverse-The Gold Standard in Planetary Gemology

Understanding the Emerald Cut and What it Does for Your Gem

February 21, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Understanding the Emerald Cut and What it Does for Your Gem

Natural Colombian Emerald Ring with Accent Gems

The most popular cut for emeralds is the step cut or the trap cut – so much so that it has been named the classic emerald cut. In this cut, the gem has a distinct table with rectangular faces on the crown as well as the pavilion, running parallel to the girdle.
The facets are sometimes square with truncated corners. There are two rows on the top, crown, and usually three rows on the pavilion or cone. This cut is preferred cut for emeralds as it allows for maximum weight retention and does give a stable form to this relatively soft gem that rates 7 on Mohs Scale and scratches easily.

Emerald cut

While this is a great cut for an emerald, the emerald or step cut is unable to bring out the fire and brilliance in gems like diamond. A round brilliant diamond with 58 facets including the culet allow for light to bounce off so many surfaces, creating a spell binding brilliance!

Anatomy of a Round brilliant cut

And with the diamonds high refractive index, it would be a pity not to get the maximum fire and brilliance from the gem. It is a fact that emerald cut diamonds sell at a lesser price than round brilliants! They have their own connoisseurs though.

The emerald cut is good bet for emeralds as the clarity is almost always compromised in this gem that invariably forms in nature with multiple inclusions or Jardine. So there is hardly anything to lose in terms of brilliance or fire. Instead the advantage lies in this cut highlighting the rich velvety emerald green color.

Emeralds over one carat will invariably have one or the other clarity characteristics. So while judging an emerald, one has to be accommodative about inclusions. However, it does not mean that clarity can go for a toss! It means that a good natural emerald must have a diaphanous look, where light passes through the crystals giving it a soft inner glow.

Some top quality emeralds from Colombia have clear crystal and therefore may be found in mixed cuts highlighting the stunning clarity and lustre, typical of that geographic location.

Selected Rings, Pendants and Talismans made available to Gemstoneuniverse.com patrons in February 2013

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Colombian Emerald GemstoneÂ Facts

Gemstone	Natural Colombian Emerald
Weight	2.30 carats -0.441 Ascent Stones
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Â Colombia
Planetary Energy	Mercury
Patron Location	Singapore
All inclusive Price	$ 1634.90 / INR 91554.40
Comments	Featured today is beautiful natural and treatment free Colombian emerald with early summer grass green color. The step cut natural emerald is 2.30 carats in weight and has great clarity, as would be regarded in the world of emeralds. The gem has been set in 22-karat gold with two more emeralds used as accent gems ensconced within the symbol of Mercury.These accent gems are calibrated 3mm rounds and are natural Colombian emeralds, intense deep emerald green in color.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.

Gemstoneuniverse-The Gold Standard in Planetary Gemology

What Are Phenomenal Gemstones-Under the Spell of a Mystical and Flirtatious Gem – Cat’s Eye Eye Chrysoberyl

February 13, 2013 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Under the Spell of a Mystical and Flirtatious Gem – Cat’s Eye Eye Chrysoberyl

Natural Chrysoberyl Cats eye of 3.85 carats Gemstoneuniverse

Cat’s eye chrysoberyl is a gem that belongs to the category of phenomenal gemstones. The word Chrysos in Greek means ‘golden’ indicating a gold colored Gem- it is in fact beryllium aluminum oxide that has a transparent to translucent pale yellow to golden green color.

The rutile needles in the internal crystal structure of chrysoberyl cats eye enable it to play in an exceptional way with light and displays an optical property called chatoyancy – or a sharp band that stretches across the surface of the gem and facilitates like opening or closing of cat’s eye as light falls across the gem. The more numerous the silk or inclusions, the sharper the chatoyant band would be. The effect is enhanced when the gem is cut like a cabochon, with the under surface left rather rough to allow maximum display on the surface.

Diamond and Cats eye Chrysoberyl Owl Pendant Brooch Cartier SkinnerIt is a fine gem that has been used by man to enhance his luck at games of chance. The value of a cat’s eye or any other phenomenal gemstone for that matter is also determined by the intensity of the optical phenomenon aside of the 4C’s of cut, color, clarity and carat weight. The sharper the chatoyancy along with translucence in a cat’s eye, the greater will be the price commanded by the gem. Cat’s eye is has a hardness of 8.5 on the Moh’s Scale. The mystical properties of the cat’s eye include protecting against evil eye and multiplying wealth.

Read more about the chrysoberyl cat’s eye by clicking here.

Selected Rings, Pendants and Talismans made available to Gemstoneuniverse.com patrons in February 2013

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl
Weight	3.85 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Ceylon
Planetary Energy	Ketu/ South Node
Patron Location	Bangalore, India
All inclusive Price	$ 2569/ INR 1,43,866
Comments	Featured today is a fine natural and treatment free cat’s eye chrysoberyl of 3.85 carats set in sterling silver as a pendant. The natural cabochon cut cat’s eye chrysoberyl mined in Sri Lanka is a lovely golden green in color, with superb translucence and sharp chatoyancy. This cat’s eye has a fantastic jyotish weight. The pendant has been designed as the symbol of Ketu. Symbol of KetuCat’s eye chrysoberyl also known as Lehsunia or Vaidurya or bidalaaksh is the gemstone of the mystical planet Ketu or the South Node of the Moon and signifies his intense energies. Note: Thank You Dear Patron for your gracious testimonial Enjoy it in Video:

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

Gemstoneuniverse-The Gold Standard in Planetary Gemology

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!

You might also want to have a look at

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.

Selected Rings, Pendants and Talismans made available to Gemstoneuniverse.com patrons in January 2013

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table of Natural Colombian Emerald Gemstone Facts

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

Gemstoneuniverse-The Gold Standard in Planetary Gemology

True Gift of the Guru – Cosmic Energies of Jupiter In Powerful Yellow Sapphire

August 23, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Clicking on Underlined Links will give more information about a topic. You can always come back to this page

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?.

True Gift of the Guru – Cosmic Energies of Jupiter In Powerful Yellow Sapphire

Natural Yellow Sapphire of 2.84 carats Gemstoneuniverse.com

Selected Rings, Pendants and Talismans made available to Gemstoneuniverse.com patrons in August 2012

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Yellow Sapphire Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Yellow Sapphire
Weight	2.84 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Sri Lanka
Planetary Energy	Jupiter
Patron Location	HYDERABAD, INDIA
All inclusive Price	$ 1470.14 / INR 81593
Comments	The grace of divine energies starts with grace of the guru – he who is the giver of light dispelling the dark, he whose word has depth. And what can be more magical than to experience the grace of the Guru with the gemstone of Jupiter itself.

Featured today is a lovely natural and unheated Ceylon yellow sapphire of 2.84 carats set in 22 karat yellow gold as a Jupiter talisman ring. The enchanting cushion cut gem with luscious butter yellow color has excellent clarity and great lustre, giving the appearance of exquisite glittering gold speckles in the gem!

Natural yellow sapphire or pukhraj/ kanak pushyaraag is the gemstone of planet Jupiter/ Brihaspati/ Guru and is the jyotish rashi ratna for zodiacal signs/ rashis of Sagittarius (Dhanu) and Pisces (Meen). A natural and unheated yellow sapphire is used in a talisman to harness the energies of this magnificent planet.

Natural yellow sapphire is a fantastic gem with hardness measuring 9 on Moh’s Scale. The healing power of yellow sapphire is well known aside of being known as a gem that brings wealth and good fortune. Yellow sapphire, just like its planetary energy bestows the power to live life expansively, experiencing life to the fullest.

The wisdom and brilliance that are its domain are able to gain ground and reflect in the life and result of efforts of an individual.

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:

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

Clicking on Underlined Links will give more information about a topic. You can always come back to this page

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?.

Gemstoneuniverse-The Gold Standard in Planetary Gemology

Adamantine Lustre of in a Natural Yellow Sapphire – Magic of a Master Gem Cutter

July 27, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Adamantine Lustre of in a Natural Yellow Sapphire – Magic of a Master Gem Cutter

Natural Yellow Sapphire of 2.98 carats Gemstoneuniverse.com

Selected Rings, Pendants and Talismans made available to Gemstoneuniverse.com patrons in July 2012

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Yellow Sapphire Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Yellow Sapphire
Weight	2.98 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Sri Lanka/Ceylon
Planetary Energy	Jupiter
Patron Location	NEW HAMPSHIRE , USA
All inclusive Price	$ 2283.16 / INR 126715.38
Comments	Bright and beautiful, with a scintillating luxurious appeal, gemstones are hard to resist. And what if they are the glorious natural ones!

Featured today is a fully natural untreated unheated Ceylon Yellow sapphire of 2.98 carats set in 22 karat gold as a Jupiter talisman ring. The cushion cut yellow sapphire from Elahera mines of Sri Lanka has a light butter yellow color with excellent clarity.

What works to the advantage of a gemstone on the first look is its appearance, the beauty and the scintilla. In case of this yellow sapphire, the lustre is superb, almost adamantine. There is a general advantage inherent in the sapphires when it comes to achieving such a lustre. Yellow sapphires have the requisite hardness – 9 on Mohs Scale to withstand much polishing.

Also the refractive index of yellow sapphire ranges between 1.76-1.77 (As a reference point, it will be good to note that diamond has an RI of 2.41, measures 10 on Mohs Scale and exhibits the best lustre among gems), which allows for the light to be reflected back with creating brilliance.

If a yellow sapphire is cut and polished masterfully, it can transform into a brilliant stunning gem. However, the since natural gem mineral is so rare, the gems are fashioned to retain the maximum weight possible (fetching a much better value) which generally leads to sacrifice on parameters of aesthetics! The maximum beauty of the gem is not realised.

Natural Yellow Sapphire or pukhraj/ Pushyarag in Vedic astrology, is the gemstone of planet Jupiter/ Guru/ Brihaspati and is used to harness its benevolent yet powerful 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.

Enjoy it in Video:

Gemstoneuniverse-The Gold Standard in Planetary Gemology

Buying a Natural Unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire? – Here Are Some Pointers

July 19, 2012 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Buying a Natural Unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire? – Here Are Some Pointers

Selected Rings, Pendants and Talismans made available to Gemstoneuniverse.com patrons in July 2012

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural Yellow Sapphire Gemstone Facts

Gemstone	Natural Yellow Sapphire
Weight	2.60 carats
Treatment	None. Fully Natural
Origin	Sri Lanka/Ceylon
Planetary Energy	Jupiter
Patron Location	Massachusetts, USA
All inclusive Price	$ 1884.20 / INR 104573.10
Comments	Featured today is a Yellow sapphire – a natural and unheated premium gem of 2.60 carats from Sri Lanka set in 22-karat yellow gold as a Jupiter talisman ring. The yellow sapphire has a rich golden butter yellow color, superb clarity and electric lustre.http://youtu.be/ckB0Pgmd77Q

Yellow sapphire is known as pukhraj/ pushyaraga or pushparaag in Hindi and is the gemstone of Jupiter/ Guru/ Brihaspati in Vedic astrology.

Yellow sapphire with rich butter yellow or canary yellow colors are the most coveted not only for their color but for the value they fetch! Generally, more the lustre and richer the color of a gem, higher will be its value. Alongside, if the gem is clear and has lesser number of inclusions or clarity characteristics, the value of the gem jumps up still higher.

Yellow sapphire is an amazingly popular gemstone – In India because of the auspiciousness and general notion of good fortune associated with it; and in the West because a good yellow sapphire almost looks like a fancy colored yellow diamond and is fairly hard on the Mohs Scale too (Diamonds measures 10 and sapphire/ corundum measures 9 on the Mohs Scale).

One must be careful while purchasing a jyotish quality natural yellow sapphire. The first pointer is that if a gem is natural and unheated, it will be costly! So if you find a deal that sounds too good to be true, think twice before jumping in.

Richer color fetches better value and that is the reason why many heat-treated yellow sapphires can be found in the market. Heat treatment removes undesirable clarity characteristics of heavily included or dull /cloudy gems, resulting in good-looking gemstones of improved clarity and brilliance.

Low-grade sapphire is also subjected to beryllium treatment to give it a richer yellow color. With beryllium diffusion, the new richer color is changed not only superficially but to a great depth within the stone. For instance a pale or even green color stone subjected to beryllium treatment can change its color and produce a brilliant lovely yellow gemstone as an end result.

In planetary gem therapy, a heat-treated gemstone has no value. Ethical practices dictate that any treatment done to the gemstone should be disclosed. Ask for certification of authenticity. Do not be taken in my any fancy / grand names or epithets that are usually give to substitutes or imitations. The pitch is completely in the name. For instance, peridot is sold under the soubriquet of Evening Emerald. It does NOT make it an emerald!

Plenty of people end up buying citrine, topaz or synthetic gems sold unethically under the name of pukhraj! Caveat emptor! When you have the advantage of information, use it to buy intelligently.

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.