Hessonite Garnet (Gomed) and Cat's Eye (Lehsunia): Gemstones for Rahu and Ketu
Gomed and Lehsunia — the gemstones for Rahu and Ketu, who should wear them, and how to choose the right one.
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Pearl (Moti) Types Explained: South Sea, Basra, Keshi, Golden South Sea and Black Tahitian
The five pearl types worn for the Moon in Vedic astrology — Basra, South Sea, Golden South Sea, Black Tahitian and Keshi.
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What Is Ratti? Ratti to Carat Conversion and How Much Weight to Wear
What ratti means, how to convert it to carats, and how to figure out the right weight for your gemstone.
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Which Gemstone for Your Zodiac Sign? A Rashi-by-Rashi Guide
A rashi-by-rashi guide to the traditional gemstone for each of the 12 Vedic zodiac signs.
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Natural vs Heated vs Treated Gemstones: How to Read an IGI, GIA or IIGJ Certificate
The difference between natural, heated and treated gemstones — and how to actually read an IGI, GIA or IIGJ report.
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Blue Sapphire (Neelam): Benefits, Who Should Wear It and Precautions
Who should wear a Blue Sapphire (Neelam) for Saturn, its benefits, and the precautions to take before you do.
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How to Choose a Natural Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj): Ratti, Origin and Certification
How to choose a genuine, unheated Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) for Jupiter — ratti weight, origin, colour and certification.
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Natural Gemstones in Astrology
Why Vedic astrology insists on natural, unheated and certified gemstones — and what to look for before you buy one.
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