| The Most Common Questions on Using | | | | there is no such concept of using five metals at |
| Gemstones : Part I | | | | the same time. Gemstones should be worn in |
| | | | | specific metals only so that the energy of gems |
| For centuries, it is believed that gemstones bring | | | | would be enhanced upto a particular extent. |
| good luck, wealth, health and prosperity. The fact | | | | Q: Can gemstone we worn in any finger of any |
| is that the stories are much more connected with | | | | hand? |
| old traditions; some of them are influenced by a | | | | Ans. I am afraid to say but the answer is |
| fallacies and spiritual misunderstandings. | | | | “NO”. To get maximum positive effect, |
| Nevertheless, the modern science itself proves | | | | gemstones should be worn in particular fingers as |
| that Gemstones synthesize the visible light | | | | prescribed by a Gemologist or an Astrologist. The |
| naturally and transform it into positive energy. | | | | Vedic astrology also shares the same concept of |
| The energies transmitting toward the Earth by | | | | wearing particular gems in specific fingers only. |
| other planet also affect the energy of gemstone. | | | | Q: What are Birthstones? Do the birthstones really |
| The variation in the effect of gemstone onto the | | | | help? |
| user/wearer is equally influenced by the | | | | Ans. Birthstones are gemstones which are |
| transmission of energy of planets and synthesis | | | | prescribed by “Astrologers” for people |
| of visible light into positive energy. | | | | who are born under the specific sun sign. These |
| The story of Gems is not that much simple. It | | | | birthstones help to eliminate the diseases, anger, |
| involves real mysteries; sometimes you may find | | | | emotional breakdowns of the particular sun sign. |
| it bit mumbo jumbo stuff. But as far as | | | | With every Sun Sigh there is a specific gem, |
| equivalence of traditions and modernization is | | | | sometimes the astrologers suggest two gems. |
| concerned, both of them cannot be neglected. | | | | But that’s fine! Wearing a gemstone |
| Moreover, even people who have interest in | | | | prescribed by gemologist for a certain purpose |
| gemstones (wearing and collecting) have some | | | | can somehow do a better job. |
| common but mystifying questions. These | | | | Q:. Is it okay to rely on the Sun Sign Gemstone |
| questions are sometimes related with the | | | | Chart which the one that jewelers usually have? |
| Gemstones and sometimes with their usage. | | | | Ans. Well, in this case if a person is serious about |
| Here, I am giving you a complete guide to those | | | | wearing a gem for a purpose. He/She should |
| common questions which may be mingling in your | | | | consult a gemologist because in astrology there |
| mind for years, sometimes these questions are | | | | are some conflicts over gems. Consulting the |
| quiet common but they might have an exceptional | | | | concerned person may solve all the tension. |
| and uncommon answer. | | | | Q: What are Name Stones? |
| | | | | Ans. Name Stones are actually those gemstones |
| Q: Does raw gemstones (uncut & unpolished) | | | | which are prescribed by a Numerologist by a |
| have similar effects in comparison with properly | | | | specific calculation of a person’s name, date |
| cut and polished gems? | | | | of birth, day of birth, time of birth and place of |
| Ans: Well, as far as raw gems are concerned. | | | | birth. Wearing Name Stones is fine. |
| Raw gems have silica (Sand) and other impurities | | | | Q: Does every precious gemstone have a |
| fused with them. So the synthesis of light | | | | substitute gem? |
| doesn’t take place properly. They might | | | | Ans. Well, some of the precious gemstones have |
| synthesize the light and transform it into usable | | | | a substitute stone that may provide 55-60% of |
| low cosmic energy up till an extent. But in | | | | the same effects as the original stone. Wearing a |
| comparison to cut and polished gems, raw gems | | | | precise gem for a specific matter is advised by |
| have least tendency to provide positive effects. | | | | Astrologers, Vedic Astrologers and Gemologists, |
| In the case of raw gems, the energy loses are | | | | but sometimes things aren’t on the financial |
| remarkable. | | | | side. In that case, it’s not a big deal to wear a |
| Q: Is it fine to wear raw gems? | | | | substitute stone after consulting your astrologer. |
| Ans: For the sake of wearing raw gems for | | | | Q:. Are there any substitute stones for Diamond? |
| fashion is a good idea, but for major purposes its | | | | Ans. Diamond being a precious gem has |
| not! The fact is that raw gems have impurities | | | | substitutes. Most astrologers suggest and consider |
| (mainly silica) which block the synthesis of energy. | | | | White Zircon as the Diamond substitute, while |
| For betterment, wealth, prosperity and health, | | | | some consider Kunzite as the substitute gem for |
| only polished gems should be used. | | | | Diamond. In this case, one should consult his |
| Q. Can all gems be worn in a pendent or in a ring? | | | | astrologer, as per the substitution wearing a |
| Ans. Well, the Vedic astrology has no bounds, | | | | White Zircon or a Kunzite can satisfy the wearer. |
| according the concepts of Vedic astrology the | | | | Q: Some people consider Garnet as the birthstone |
| gem would come up with the same effect | | | | for the month of January while others consider |
| whether the wearer wears it in a ring or as a | | | | Alexandrite? Which one to wear? |
| pendent. The formal gemology proves it wrong; | | | | Ans. Different astrologers have different concepts |
| Most of the gems can be worn in a ring but not in | | | | on which they design the birthstone chart. Some |
| a pendent. | | | | astrologers (mainly Vedic astrologers) consider |
| Q: Can gemstones be worn in all metals? | | | | Traditions far more important then discoveries of |
| Ans. As I have said above that Vedic astrology | | | | the modern science. Wearing Garnet (sometimes |
| has no bounds, most of the Vedic astrologers | | | | Green Garnet but only in specific cases) can give |
| advice people to wear the gems in “Gold” | | | | 100% positive effects while wearing an |
| rings and Punj Dhaat (alloy of five metals). The | | | | Alexandrite can also help in specific cases. The |
| formal astrology clashes in this matter too. The | | | | controversy can be resolved out easily by |
| formal gemology has no such concept of Punj | | | | consulting a gemologist, the actual mystery is on |
| Dhaat. An original gemologist may advice different | | | | which date and time did the wearer born. On this |
| people to wear different gems in different metals | | | | basis, the gemologist suggests whether the |
| (including Gold, Silver, Copper & Platinum). But | | | | person should wear a Garnet or an Alexandrite. |