Gemstones: Everything You Wanted to Know About Them

Gemstone benefits are known to man for ages now. In ancient times the common man could not dream of wearing them. However, over hundreds of years they have become affordable and now even common people can use them in bracelets and in jewelry. Some people wear them just as an ornament or to enhance their appearance, and others use to for deeper reasons. Scientific studies have revealed that they possess huge amount of energy that can be harnessed for personal benefits.

Modern science and chemical analysis have revealed that gems possess chemical properties which can offer positive benefits to those who wear them. Each stone creates an energy vibration when one wears it. Thus, a red color gem will create different vibration from a blue or a yellow one. This explains how they can be used as per their color vibrations to harness their powers for personal benefits.

Let’s have a look at some of them and the benefits that they offer. Ruby is considered to be ‘born’ in India. It represents the sun, the ruler of the solar system. It is worn to compensate for the weakness of the sun in the horoscope. It helps deal with lack of will power and leadership qualities, and ill-will of father and father-figures. The Red Coral needs to be suggested with caution. It can be recommended in cases where the planet offers benefits, but it cannot be used to drive away its evil effects as many think.

Pearl is a ratna suggested to those who’s horoscope has a weak moon. It helps in dealing with indecisiveness, absence of courage, having a wavering mind, and diseases like asthma, bronchitis, dermatitis, etc. It’s a powerful gemstone that helps in dealing with all emotional problems. Emerald is the most powerful stone with an intense shade of green. The South American region is known to supply the best emeralds. They can help in achieving academic excellence and are generally used to enhance one’s intelligence.

Sapphires are known to be found in different colors like yellow, pink, green, blue, white and orange. The yellow sapphire is known as ‘Pukhraj’ in India and the blue sapphire is called ‘Neelam’. Apart from India, they are found in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Russia, Brazil, USA, Australia, Zambia, Mexico, Nigeria, and Nepal. They can be recommended as part of gemstone therapy to heal people. This stone can bless people with a good health, great wisdom and deep knowledge. It helps girls to find a life-partner. It also helps in improving vision, life security, ending poverty, and putting an end to your sorrows. Among the physical diseases, it helps in curing diarrhea, jaundice, heart troubles, impotency, arthritis, and pain in knees and joints.

Diamond is chemically just like coal or graphite. However, the difference in appearance is due to its unique bonding. It represents Venus in one’s horoscope, and when this planet is weak in your horoscope it can lead to problems pertaining to reproductive system and marital problems, and leads to absence of luxury and comforts.  If one visits a healer, he or she will recommend gemstone according to Nakshatra by studying your horoscope and analyzing your problems.

Astrologers also analyze your horoscope charts and recommend Jyotish stones, or birthstone to solve your problems.