If you’re buying a gemstone or a piece of jewelry for personal pleasure, it doesn’t matter which color you choose as long as it looks good on you. But, if you plan to resell it later, you’ll probably be better off to avoid grayish, brownish, and yellow colours, or stones with very light or very dark tones. Color has a major effect on the price of gemstone jewelry. A medium or medium-dark pure blue sapphire may not fit your budget, but a slightly different color could be in you or your customers price-range.

If you’re looking for a sapphire with a very pure blue color and money is no object, you still may have a hard time finding it in the size and quality you want. If you’re serious about the stone, we can call around to various cutters and find you one. In the end, though, you may have to compromise on either the color, quality, or size, or wait until the desired stone can be found or purchase the piece with the stone you desired already installed.

Darker colors will mask flaws much better than lighter colors. If you prefer Light-colored gemstones make sure their flaws are not so obvious that they draw attention away from the color and overall beauty of the gemstone. Otherwise, you might be better off choosing a darker color. If you buy quality jewelry that blends with your existing wardrobe, you will save money by not having to buy new clothes, and you will be able to wear the Jewelry more often. When selling colored gemstone jewelry, ask your customer the colors they prefer wearing, both in clothes and gems. What magical attributes are they interested in?

Gem Therapy

Gem therapy is an alternative form of healing. Practitioners of this therapy believe that gemstones carry certain vibrations which when placed within a person’s aura, has the effect of changing it.

The Theory

Gem therapy is an alternative form of healing. Practitioners of this therapy believe that gemstones carry certain vibrations which when placed within a person’s aura, has the effect of changing it. It is believed that the human aura consists of nine colours, namely: violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, re, infra red and ultra violet. Any deficiency or excess of these colours upsets the body’s energy balance leading to illness. Gemstones heal by restoring the balance to the original composition of the nine colors. Gemstones transmit a specific wavelength to the body, which converts these rays into a chemical form that the body can utilize to improve its functioning both on a physical and an emotional level.

The History

Gem therapy is not a new-fangled notion. There is evidence to show that the healing properties of gemstones were recognized as far back as the Greek and Egyptian civilizations and in the Vedic period in India. Archaeologists have found evidence of systematic mining for gemstones in Egypt over 7000 years ago as well as in the Oxus Valley in Afghanistan.

Even the gems worn by the kings and queens were not purely for decoration. They adorned the crowns of royalty primarily for their occult powers. They were thought to be capable of influencing the powers of nature and of increasing the wealth, power and popularity of the wearer. According to the sages in ancient times, gemstones also had the ability to divert negative planetary influences.

The Practice

It is believed that gemstones react differently with different people. Hence, it is important to go to a qualified vedic astrologer or ayurvedic practitioner before trying to practice this therapy yourself. If gemstones are incorrectly used, there is a danger that they might have a detrimental effect.

The simplest way to practice gem therapy is to wear high quality round beads around the neck. Some practitiones make a solution using gemstones and alcohol. A high quality gemstone is placed in a solution of diluted alcohol and stored in the dark for about a week. As a result, the vibratory force of the gem permeates the alcohol, which can be used as a medicine. Another process involves placing the gemstone in a glass jar filled with water in the sunlight. The rays of the sun help the water to acquire the vibratory force of the gemstone and thus the water has medicinal value.

It is imperative that the gems used in therapy be of natural origin. Synthetic gems or natural gems that have been heated or irradiated in a laboratory to improve the colour or the clarity of the stone lose their inherent energies and are useless from a therapeutic point of view. Hence, when looking for a gemstone for therapeutic purposes, one needs to approach a qualified gemologist.

Some gemstones and their healing properties:

• Amber Helps to lift heavy emotional burdens to allow happiness into one’s life.
• Amethyst Provides spiritual upliftment.
• Aquamarine Reminds one of an ocean of love and mercy and consequently makes it easier to handle difficult situations in life.
• Coral Strengthens one’s emotional foundation.
• Diamond Increases personal clarity.
• Emerald Useful for both physical and emotional healing.
• Jade Creates a feeling of relaxation and calm and thus reduces tension.
• Lapis Good for establishing a connection between the heart and the mind.
• Black onyx Helps to change bad habits.
• Opal Broadens one’s perspective, enabling one to see all the possibilities in a situation.
• Rose quartz Gives emotional balance and enables us to express our emotions better as well as soothes them.
• Ruby Opens the heart and helps to overcome fear.
• Sapphire Provides mental clarity.

The Power of Gemstones

After being reduced to ashes, Amitabh Bachhan rose like the Phoenix to once again reach the pinnacle of success. He was recently spotted wearing 2 blue sapphires on his middle finger, a topaz on his little finger and a smattering of other gemstones. How strong a role did these stones play in his success?

We?ve all heard stories like: ?Oh, I was waiting for a verdict in my favour for a number of years. Then I wore this yellow sapphire, and within a week I got the good news! I don?t know if it?s because of the ring, but you never can tell?? The ?science? of astrology is something that has fascinated Indians for centuries. Along with a craving for knowledge of what the future holds, the desire for love, luck and happiness pushes us towards Vedic astrology and numerology in the hope that we may somehow influence our destiny. Gemstones have been used for therapeutic purposes in accordance with astrology for centuries. While many scoff at the idea of gems exerting any influence over us, others have complete faith in this science. But before experimenting with stones, it is important to understand more about them. Do they really work? How do they work?

The planets in their set orbits through the Milky Way constantly emit both positive and negative magnetic vibrations. Vedic astrology is the science that studies how these influences affect each person both for good and for ill, and how certain remedial agents like gemstones, metals and plants protect the body and mind.

A Play of Colors

Planets radiate their energy and influence through colour. The astrological powers of gemstones are derived from the special cosmic influences of their associated ruling planets. The ancient gemological texts explain that white light is actually composed of nine colours, symbolic of the nine planets. Each of these stars exerts a particular influence on you, depending on their position at the time of your birth. Some planets have a strong influence on your life, while others have a weak influence.

The 9 colours to correspond with the 9 planets include the primary colours, violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, red (which are visible in the form of a rainbow) and ultra-violet and infra-red (which remain invisible to the naked eye).

How does this science work?

To take an example, Jupiter is associated with the colour BLUE. Most wealthy individuals possess a strong Jupiter in their horoscopes. If Jupiter is weak in your horoscope, you may be required to balance it out by wearing a natural yellow sapphire or topaz, as yellow stones transmit light blue colour waves.

Similarly, Saturn is a very strong planet, and it influences one’s work, employment and ageing. While it has a dark, malevolent nature, if properly balanced it can also induce great benefits. Saturn transmits its energy through VIOLET waves, which are found in gems like blue sapphires and amethysts.

In this manner, gemstones are used to balance out the influence of planets.

The positions of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto with regard to the earth and other plants at the time of your birth are considered inconsequential, and these planetary positions of these planets are not considered in any astrological calculation.

Why Gems?

Gemstones are the most natural means of transmitting colour waves to your body. They encourage the transmission of pure colour, and can be worn permanently, thus ensuring a constant influence. Thus when wearing a gemstone, care should be taken to insure that it is kept in constant contact with the skin, and it should not be removed. If wrongly worn, the stones may even have an adverse reaction on your health. The blue sapphire is an especially powerful stone, and should not be worn unless it suits you. Remember, Princess Diana was gifted a huge blue sapphire ring by Dodi moments before stepping into the car, which ultimately let to a fatal crash.

Here is a rough guide as to what stones correspond with your sun sign.

• Aries Ruby
• Taurus Sapphire
• Gemini Aquamarine
• Cancer Moonstone and pearl
• Leo Topaz
• Virgo Green or white jade
• Libra Opal
• Scorpio Bloodstone
• Sagittarius Turquoise
• Capricorn Diamond and onyx
• Aquarius Mixed azurite, malachite
• Pisces emerald and amethyst

To find out which gemstone suits you, it is best to consult an experienced astrologer. Wear the stones carefully and enjoy the benefits of this powerful science for the rest of your life.