Angelite Gemstone

Angelite gemstone is formed from celestite that has been compressed for many millions of years. Angelite, also known as Blue Anhydrite, is a pale lilac-blue stone.  It is a stone of awareness and promotes compassion and understanding. This stone can bring serenity, inner peace and a sense of calm.Angelite stone is useful in treating thyroid, weight control and for reducing pains. 

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Eye Agate Gemstone

The Eye Agate Gemstone is one of the popular Agates. The Eye Agate is said to ward off evil eye. This is also a suggested stone for those who are very sensitive in nature and gets hurt easily. Another name of this gem stone is Botswana Agate.

Bluelace Agate Gemstone

Agate Gemstone is one of the oldest stones found and is most commonly used to make Jewelry. One cannot resist the beauty of Agate made rings, pendants, necklaces, pins, brooches and earrings.There are several varieties of Agates. The Blue Lace Agate is one of the most popular agates. This stone has made its name as a calming and uplifting stone. This stone strengthens the functions of the throat chakra.

Serpentine or New Jade Gemstone

Serpentine Gemstone seems of got its name from the word serpent as it resembles of its color and markings resembling the skin of snake. It is also referred to as ‘New Jade' gemstone though it is not a Jade stone and is seen in a variety of colors ranging from Green, Black-Green, Brown-Red, Brown-Yellow and White. The gemstone is also said to promote good luck and can help people reach their business and personal dreams and desires. 

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Red Spinel Gemstone

Spinel is a favorite with gem dealers and collectors because of its hardness, brilliance and wide range of colors ranging from red, pink, violet, purple, green, yellow, orange, brown and blue. For centuries red spinal was mistaken as Ruby Gemstone and gained a lot of undeserved fame.

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Chrysanthemum Gemstone

Chrysanthemum Gemstone, also referred to as ‘Flower Stone’, seems to have derived its name for its unique patterns embedded in the stone which resembles that of the flowering chrysanthemums. This stone is normally found in red to brown and black and white.

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Moonstone Gemstone

Moonstone is representation of the Moon and normally found as a translucent creamy white stone with a glow like that of the Moon. This stone is the astrological substitute of Pearl and an excellent stone for ladies. This gemstones in fact comes in a variety of colors, with Clarity ranging from transparent to translucent. It is also found with a bluish or yellowish tint or colors ranging from colorless to white, gray, brown, orange, green, or pink. The blue colored is considered the most precious among all. This gem is also referred to as ‘Rainbow Moonstone’ because it will pick up the colors you wear.

Chrysocolla

Chrysocolla is a green-blue color gemstone resembling Turquoise belonging to the Quartz family. This stone is suitable for those born under the Zodiac signs of Taurus, Virgo, Leo and Gemini. Chrysocolla is a stone of peace and tranquility. Some people even call this gem "Peace Crystal" because of its calming and soothing powers. Chrysocolla is also the birthstone of those born in the month of September. This is an excellent stone for female health problems and relationship issues.

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Legend on Gemstones

There are several legends regarding Gemstones. If Rudraksha Beads have originated from Lord Shiva, the gemstones are considered to be originated from Lord MahaVishnu.

The Demon King Bali was a very strong that he even defeated the Lord Indra. King Bali was also a generous King and people in his kingdom were very happy. The Gods troubled by the defeat approaches Lord Maha Vishnu and asks him to save them. Maha Vishnu takes the form of a small Brahmin and goes to King Bali and asks him for 3 1/2 feets of land which Bali readily agrees. Lord Maha Vishnu then assumes his Virad form and with three feet’s he measures the entire world and still 1/2 feet was remaining and Vishnu asked where to keep it. Vishnu completes the rest of the 1/2 feet by placing his feet on the Demon Kings Chest. The area where his feet touched on the Kings Body turned into gems. The different parts of the body turned into different gems like diamond from head, pearl from mind etc. Totally 84 precious and semi precious gemstones came into existence from the body of King Bali. After that Indra used his Vajra and broke the body into pieces. Later Lord Shiva wore 9 of this gems on his trishul representing the 9 planets and 12 zodiacs and threw the different parts of the body in different places on the earth becoming mines.

Gemstones - Introduction

Gemstones have been in existence from time immemorial. The proof of that is the mention of Kaushtaba Mani on the chest of Lord Vishnu and the mention of Gemstones in the Book of Exodus in the Holy Bible. For thousands of years gems have been used in Ayurveda in the form of powders for treating diseases and for physical healing because of the ability of gems to release toxins and negative energies from the human body. Gems are also used to make beautiful jewels and as a mode of displaying wealth.

According to Ayurveda there are 7 elements in a human body which are responsible for either good health or diseases in human beings.These seven elements in the human body are controlled by the seven planets of the Universe Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter,Venus and Saturn.The benefic or malefic effects of these Planets affect human life and are the cause of all sickness and diseases.The malefic effects of planets in our life can be remedied by chanting the mantras related to those planets, performing puja's or by wearing suitable gemstones.However, these malefic effects of Planets can be remedied by wearing suitable gemstone jewelry because of their medicinal and divine properties.

Gemstones have the capacity to attract cosmic rays to it.The Gemstones related to the planet absorb or reflect the vibration of the planet they are related to which means if a person is suffering from the malefic effect of a planet it can be remedied by wearing the correct stone which can counteract the negative effects and allow only the positive effects reach the individual. Gems are the best option for those who cannot dedicate much time on puja's and prayers and want a remedy for their problems very fast.Treating diseases using gemstones is referred to as ‘Gem Therapy' or ‘Gemopathy'.

The Nine gem stones associated with nine planets (Rahu and Ketu included) are referred to as navratnas. The Navaratnas are Ruby , Pearl , Coral, Emerald, Yellow sapphire, Diamond, Blue sapphire, Hessonite and Cat's Eye. The ruling Planet of Ruby is sun, Pearl is Moon, Red Coral is Mars, Emerald is Mercury, Yellow Sapphire is Jupiter, Diamond is Venus and Blue Sapphire is Saturn. The gems of Rahu and Ketu are Hessonite (Gomed) and Cats Eye respectively. There are many substitute gemstones out of which Turquoise, Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Rock Crystal,Garnet, Moonstone, Aquamarine, Jade, Bloodstone, Lapis Lazuli, Agate, Amber, Kidney Stone, Onyx and Malachite are a few which are extremely popular like the precious gemstones.

However,Gems have to be worn for astrological purposes after a detailed analysis of the Horoscope and as per the recommendation of an expert. Some stones need to be tested before starting to wear regularly as it may or may not suit the individual. Stones have to be energized by mantras and worn in the specified time to get the maximum effect. Gem stones because of their curing powers on diseases, ability to remove the malefic effects of planets and suitability for making fancy and wedding jewelry are hot selling products of online shopping stores which has a wide collection of gemstone jewelry. Apart from these precious stones, there are also substitute or semi precious stones which can be used instead of precious gems.