Gemstone, Crystal and Rudraksha Guides

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Everything you need to choose, wear and care for gemstones, crystals and Rudraksha.

Each guide starts with a quick answer, then explains the details with charts and photos of our own stones.

5 guides

Choosing an astrological gemstone

Yellow sapphire (Pukhraj) Panchdhatu ringRashi Ratan: Which Gemstone for Your Zodiac Sign?Read guide →Natural emerald (Panna) loose stoneNavratna: The 9 Planets and Their GemstonesRead guide →Natural citrine (Sunela) loose stoneUpratna: Affordable Substitute Gemstones for Each PlanetRead guide →Ruling number 1 numerology crystal braceletNumerology Crystals and Gemstones by Ruling Number (1–9)Read guide →Natural amethyst (Jamunia) loose stoneBirthstones by Month, with Indian Gemstone EquivalentsRead guide →
9 guides

Gemstone guides

Natural blue sapphire (Neelam), 12 caratHow to Wear Neelam (Blue Sapphire): Day, Finger, Mantra & TrialRead guide →Ceylon yellow sapphire (Pukhraj) loose stoneHow to Wear Pukhraj (Yellow Sapphire): Complete GuideRead guide →Natural blue sapphire (Neelam) loose stoneCeylon vs Burma vs Thailand Sapphire: Which Origin to Choose?Read guide →Natural emerald (Panna) loose stoneEmerald (Panna) Buying Guide: Zambian vs Brazilian, Jardin & How to WearRead guide →Thailand ruby (Manik) loose stoneRuby (Manik) Buying Guide: African vs Thailand, Weight & How to WearRead guide →Natural South Sea pearl (Moti)Pearl (Moti) Guide: South Sea vs Freshwater, and How to WearRead guide →Italian red coral (Moonga) loose stoneRed Coral (Moonga) Guide: Italian Coral, Shapes & How to WearRead guide →Natural Gomed (hessonite) loose stoneGomed and Cat's Eye: Gemstones for Rahu and KetuRead guide →Natural Irani Firoza (Persian turquoise)Irani Firoza (Turquoise) Guide: Benefits, Wearing and CareRead guide →
4 guides

Buying with confidence

Natural Sri Lankan yellow sapphire (Pukhraj)Carat to Ratti Conversion: Complete Guide with ChartRead guide →Natural emerald (Panna), 6.03 caratHow to Read a Gemstone Lab Certificate (and Spot Fakes)Read guide →Yellow sapphire (Pukhraj) Panchdhatu ringSilver, Panchdhatu or Gold? Choosing Your Gemstone Ring Metal and SizeRead guide →Yellow sapphire (Pukhraj), 6.47 caratBuying Gemstones and Crystals from India: Guide for US and International CustomersRead guide →
5 guides

Crystals, Rudraksha and Vastu

Pyrite crystal bracelet, 8 mm beadsCrystal Bracelet Guide: Choosing by Intention, Wrist and Bead SizeRead guide →Capricorn (Makar rashi) zodiac crystal braceletCrystals for Each Zodiac Sign (Western and Vedic)Read guide →Black tourmaline bracelet, 8 mmCrystals for Evil Eye (Nazar) ProtectionRead guide →5 mukhi (Panchmukhi) Rudraksha beadRudraksha Mukhi Guide: 1 to 14 Mukhi Meaning and How to WearRead guide →Natural pyrite geode clusterVastu Crystal Placement Guide: Where to Keep Pyrite, Selenite and MoreRead guide →
2 guides

Care

South Sea pearl (Moti), 7.83 caratGemstone Care Guide: Cleaning and Storing Every StoneRead guide →Om selenite charging plateHow to Cleanse and Recharge Crystals (Selenite, Moonlight and More)Read guide →

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