The luster of pearls is nacreous which means resembling mother-of-pearl, a luster due to minute undulations of the edges of alternate layers of carbonate of lime and its membrane. The luster of some pearls exists only on the surface. The outer surface of others may be dull and the inner surface. Cracks in its skin, a thin line on the body of the pearl, an appearance like a joint, mole on the pearl, lusterless spots like those of small pox, with spots, one with earth inside it , one with wood like material in its material in its middle is unauspicious and should not be used.

It increases the self-confidence of the wearer, improves his/her mental faculties and promotes cordial atmosphere around. Those who seek great concentrating in studies or work are greatly benefited by wearing Pearls. People born under the sign of cancer and on 7th, 16th and 25th day of any month and with birth number 2 must wear Pearls. Childless couples and ladies who are having menstrual disorders may use Pearls with great advantage. The gemstone should be used in silver or any white metal and worn on the little finger on Mondays. Pearl stone can be combined with Emerald or Peridot or Tourmaline.

Wearing of defective pearl brings troubles. Pearl is likely to cause leprosy to the wearer. If in any Pearl there is a spot or a sign that appears like the eye of a fish, the wearer suffers loss of children. The pearl which is devoid of luster is said to shorten life. A pearl which looks like a Coral is harbinger of poverty. The pearl which is flat brings a bad name to the wearer. The Pearl which is long instead of being round makes the wearer foolish and an idiot. If a side of the pearl is broken the wearer of such stone suffers the loss of his livelihood if any part of the pearl instead of being round takes the shape of a bird, the wearer of this stone may loose all his wealth and earnings. Pearl should not be worn by those born on 3, 12, 21, 30, 8 and 17 day of any month.

Any Coral to be effective must be:
1. Round or oval.
2. Opaque with red pigments of cinnabar.
3. Should emit a lovely splendor and is smooth without a hole.

The opaque gemstone is most effective for radiating powerful emotions through absorption of red radiation from visible light spectrum. Use of this gem in gold keeps away several diseases, particularly tropical fevers, chickenpox, jaundice, fistula, impotency and ailments pertaining to blood. It is also most effective in healing ailments like anemia, general debility, weakness, lassitude, body pains, allergies, inflammations, cough and cold, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. It helps to improve marital life. Children suffering from malnutrition or slow development may also improve and become intelligent. Abortion or miscarriage or other prenatal complications can be prevented, provided the gem is used after three months of pregnancy.

Warnings: those who were born on 2, 11, 20, 29, 5, 14, 23, 7, 15, 25, 8, 17 and 26th day of any month should not wear coral

It should preferably be worn on a Thursday within an hour of the sunrise on the index finger. Its use with Pearl on gold too gives powerful results. If the Jupiter in the horoscope receives the aspect of Saturn or if there is conjunction of Jupiter-Saturn in the birth chart, this gem with a blue tinge will help. It is the recommended stone for persons of birth number 3, as it will bless them with all round happiness and prosperity, good health, benevolence and longevity. It will also protect the wearer from dangers during long voyages. It is particularly good for those born under the solar sign Sagittarius, but in order to be most effective it should be of light yellow color and transparent. A pinkish- orange sapphire is known as “Padparadscher” and is the most expensive.

It is an expensive stone. But one should wear it after consulting a therapist, astrologer and numerologist. It gives relief to heart patients and protects the wearer against accidents and dangers of fire and natural calamities. It removes hassles and irritants, agonies and frustration in life. Sapphires are placed in different categories. The Brahmin class is blue or white with a bluish hue. The kshatriya class is raddish with bluish hue. The Vaishya class is white with dark blue tinge. The shudra class is blue with a blackish hue. A blemished Sapphire brings in trouble. If it is having white lines, it affects wearer’s eyes. Milky hue causes poverty. Cracks in stone may cause accidents and a double colored one may bring in enmity. Non-transparent may affect the wearer’s near relations. If sapphire changes its color, it warns the wearer of a treat of attack to him/her or a conspirary against him/her. It has been noticed that the stone comes back to its original color after the calamity is avoided or passed

According to some ancient books Diamond is said to be of three kinds-male, female and eunuch.
The male is the best, female medium and the eunuch is to be avoided. Another opinion is that according to its structural beauty and radiance, etc, the diamond is of four kinds-Brahmin, Kshatriya, vaishya and shudra. The diamond which has eight or six angles and if reflected on water displays seven colours of the rainbow, that which is light in weight but looks large, that which is round but explicitly exhibits all its eight facets, that which is without lines or dots is a “male diamond”. The diamond which is round and long, has dots and lines but has other qualities of the male diamond is called ‘female diamond’. The diamond which has only three angles and the angles are turned, that which is round, large and heavy in weight is known as ‘eunuch diamond’. The diamond which is red or yellow hue is said to be very beneficial and auspicious for kings, political leaders and administrators holding high positions.

It is said that wearer of a Brahmin diamond is born again as a Brahmin upto seven births. He becomes proficient in religious scriptures and earns great respect and regards from others. The owner of kshatriya diamond becomes a brave warrior, able diplomat, political leader or administrator and achieves great success in his career of sphere. The businessman who wears a vaishya diamond becomes wealthy and respected and enjoys all luxuries of life.

The wearer of shudra diamond becomes wise, successful and wealthy and is helpful to others.

A defective or blemished diamond causes great harm to its wearer. The white diamond with the shape of island destroys wealth and happiness, the one with Red Island like impression destroys the cattle belonging to the wearer and the one with the black Yava destroys wealth. Other defects in diamond disturb mental peace and bring disasters and diseases.

Diamond is worn for longevity and financial progress in life. It blesses the wearer with children, intelligence, name and fame and fortune. It has also curative power; it cures diseases of kidney and reproduces organs and drives away evil spirits and effects of evil eye.

It gives great benefit to the one whose Venus is well placed in their birth chart or in whose horoscope Venus is the lord of lagna. Those born o 5th 14th and 23rd of any month should wear it. Diamonds are more beneficial to those born in zodiac sign Gemini (those born between May 22 and June 21). Artists like dancers, singers, those taking part in dramas get popularity and gain materially if they wear diamond. It has an intoxicating effect on music lovers and they start dancing. Men and women born in Taurus lagna and Aries and Leos can also benefit by wearing this precious gem. It strengthens their resolve to carry out their plans. It bestows the wearers who often waver in taking decisions, willingness to execute objectives. Constant wearing of Diamond also enables the wearers to do good deeds, meriting commendation and acclaim. It also provides a state of spiritual ecstasy and enables them to meet challenges boldly in life. It can be worn with success by those facing litigations court cases, etc. provided the cause is just. Ladies wearing the gem maintain their slimness and stay beautiful.

Diamonds bring in fidelity, loyalty, good nature and innocence. Those who are constantly thinking of the opposite sex can ward off evil influences and make them sincere lovers and faithful to the loved ones.

Powders of diamonds are used as medicines and are used for curing heart ailments, sex weaknesses and diabetes. If worn by a pregnant woman, it ensures safe delivery.

Friday is the day when diamond should be worn, within one hour of sunrise.

Warning: Diamond should not be worn by those who were born on 1, 10, 19, 28, 3, 12, 21, 30, 2, 18, 27th day of any month.

The stone is worn for mercury in the little finger on the right hand and allows cold radiation to be absorbed by the user, enabling him to have perfect control over his nervous and intestinal portions like liver, tissues, lungs, vocal chord, tongue, brain and nervous system. Defects of memory, stammering, harness in voice, students having poor IQ, women at delivery bed fearing complication, men in business, writers, printers/publishers, dealers of scientific instruments will find emerald beneficial. It is also beneficial in the case of (i) Erythroblastosis Fostalis (RH group) (ii) Depressive Psychosis (iii) Pchadsophernia (psychological disorder) (iv) Dyspepsia (v) hyperacidity (vi) Flatulence (vii) hepatitis (viii) bronchitis (ix) stomatitis. It is strongly recommended for those with birth number 6.

Use of the stone must ease matters and safeguard him from scandals and loss of reputation. It is essential for those who are having birth numbers 2 and 7, or those who are governed by the planet moon to wear it. This stone fear of impending hardships and cures allergies or skin disorders. It can also be worn by those whose sun is degraded in their birth charts or those of birth numbers 1 and 8. The stone acts as a shield for the wearer against losses in business thereby ensuring financial stability. Rich and wealthy persons can wear it as it will act not only as a guardian of its owner’s wealth but will lead to further accumulation of riches. This stone works well if ketu (dragon’s tail) is placed in 6th, 8th or 12th house from Venus in the chart.

It is used with impressive results for ailments like wind and acidity. The stone leads to improvement in finances, health and happiness. It is strongly recommended for those involved in active politics or those having Rahu in their tenth house in the birth chart. It is recommended for those engaged in legal profession. It should also be worn by all those who may be interested in spiritual advancement, particularly during the Rahu Dasa. It is also good for those suffering from allergies, skin disorders, piles, epilepsy, infection of eyes, cold, fatigue, insomnia, BP, heart ailments and infection in the upper part of body.