The history of Indian jewellery dates back over 5,000 years, beginning with the Indus Valley Civilisation. India has long been known as the “land of gold and gems,” with jewellery…
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CAT’S EYE (Lehsunia/Vaidurya) – The Gemstone of Spiritual Insight, Protection, and Detachment
Cat’s Eye, called Lehsunia or Vaidurya in Vedic astrology, is the gemstone linked to Ketu—the south lunar node or shadow planet symbolising detachment, liberation (moksha), intuition, and the resolution of…
HESSONITE GARNET(Gomed) – The Gemstone of Clarity, Power, and Rahu Protection
Hessonite Garnet, known as Gomed in Vedic astrology, is the gemstone associated with the shadow planet Rahu. Rahu is not a physical planet but a mathematical point in Vedic astrology…
The 4 Cs of Diamonds: A Universal Standard
The 4 Cs of Diamonds—Cut, Carat, Clarity, and Colour—are the internationally recognised standards for assessing a diamond’s quality and value. These four criteria provide a common language for Jewellers, Gemologists,…
RED CORAL (Moonga)– The Gemstone of Courage, Strength, and Vital Energy
Red Coral, called Moonga in Vedic astrology, is linked to Mars (Mangal)—the dynamic planet symbolising energy, action, courage, and assertiveness. Mars embodies physical strength, ambition, discipline, determination, and a warrior’s…
PEARL (Moti) – The Gemstone of Emotional Balance, Purity, and Peace
Vedic astrology refers to Pearl as Moti and links it to the Moon (Chandra), the celestial body that governs emotions, intuition, nurturing, and the mind. The Moon significantly influences a…
DIAMOND (Heera)– The Gemstone of Beauty, Love, and Luxury
Diamond, known as Heera in Vedic astrology, is the gemstone of Venus (Shukra)—the planet of beauty, love, romance, art, sensuality, and material pleasures. Venus symbolises the finer aspects of life—luxury,…
EMERALD – The Gemstone of Intelligence, Communication, and Healing
Emerald, called Panna in Vedic astrology, is linked to the planet Mercury (Budh), known as the quick-witted and intelligent prince among the Navagrahas. Mercury governs intellect, communication, speech, trade, and…
BLUE SAPPHIRE (Neelam) – The Gemstone of Discipline, Justice, and Speed
Vedic astrology associates Blue Sapphire, or Neelam, with Saturn (Shani)—the planet that delivers karmic justice, enforces discipline, builds endurance, and rewards hard-earned success. Saturn often challenges individuals with its slow-moving…
YELLOW SAPPHIRE -The Gemstone of Wisdom, Prosperity, and Enlightenment
Yellow Sapphire, or Pukhraj in Vedic astrology, is linked to the planet Jupiter, regarded as the most benevolent and generous of all celestial bodies. Jupiter represents wisdom, knowledge, prosperity, and…
