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Gem Stone

This is a Sanskrit verse that was written 8,000 years ago. The expanded translation states, "Whatever is inside you is outside you. Whatever is outside you is within you." This means that the air, water, fire, earth, and cosmic energy outside you is within you. No scientist, atheist, or cynic will deny that he is made out of 75% water, he needs air every second, he needs to maintain a body temperature of 98.6° Fahrenheit, and he needs food from the Earth to survive.

This food comes from the upper layer of the Earth. If we go further down into the Earth, you will find the roots which help us to survive. If we go down further into the Earth, then we discover the minerals which we need to survive. The most essential element of the above mentioned breakdown of the Earth is the concentrated form of energy or as is known by Vedic science, the essence of Earth...or gemstones.The right proportions of food, air, water, and heat give us life and energy. Similarly, the right gemstones will provide a harmonious and more improved life. You may say that you don't eat gemstones but you do eat food. Gemstones work the same way that lightening effects you, or how the Sun ray's give you Vitamin D, or how the sound of soothing music relaxes you. The aroma of onions will make you cry even though you don't touch them. Gemstone energy works on your mind. When the mind is balanced, you will make less mistakes and you will have more time, money, and energy to construct a better future.

You may still argue as to how a piece of rock will help you. Take for example a knife made out of iron. However, when the doctor uses the knife with the right knowledge, that piece of iron becomes a life saving tool. Vedic Astrological Science is based on the physics of Nature and the chemistry of the Earth. Combining the five basic elements: FireWaterAirEarth, and Cosmic Energy, you conclude at Vedic astrological gemstones. The more you harmonize with these energies, the better conductivity of success will develop within you and around you. Nature provides these elements, without which you cannot exist. Therefore Nature controls your every second. Furthermore, Nature inspires the mind, which in turn influences the body to act positively or negatively according to the harmony of cosmic energy and environment. Remember, we generate the right prescription based upon your own very unique birth place, date, and time of birth.

Nature will not come knocking on your door to help you. You must take advantage of this light and put it to work for a better future.

Please Note Vedic Gemstones also known as Jyotish Gemstones, Astrological Gemstones, Healing Gemstones, Holistic Gems, Navratna, Jyotish Gems, Planetary Gems, Birthstones.

By wearing properly prescribed gemstones under proper supervision, you can benefit from the natural healing characteristics of Vedic astrological gemstones. We do not recommend these Vedic astrological gemstones to be applied in lieu of necessary medical attention. By no means is this information a self-help panacea. However, we do recommend the application of Vedic astrological gemstones in efforts to reduce discomfort in a natural and time-demanding situation. One must remember that we are not qualified medical experts.

However, we have empirical evidence that utilizes the examination of your horoscope and family background for a prescription. Our 'dosages' are monitored and are based on the size and type of gemstones.The ancient scientific scriptures consistently mention the relationship between color, planets, and gemstones. With the almost sacred color stratification, ROYGBIV (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet), we see the correlation perfectly. The cosmic rays that manifest themselves in various wavelengths (colors) have unique affects on the health of our mind and body. The purest of the ROYGBIV rays resides concentrated in precious gems, and so, the gems are of great curative value.

Elemental Composition of the Human Body

Diplomat, American Board of Pathology Posted St. Valentine's Day, 2000

What we are trying to illustrate here are the fundamentals of our human existence. If we were to mix the below mentioned amounts of elements into a doll, then would the doll come to life? Of course not! Then you must know that something else is affecting us, namely, prana (cosmic energy).

The table below gives the amount of each chemical element found in the human body, from most to least abundant. For each element, there is the amount in mass units in an average (70-kilogram) person, the volume of the element, and the length of the side of a cube that would contain that amount of the pure element. Volumes of solid and liquid elements are based on density at or near room temperature (where available). For the gaseous elements (oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, chlorine, and fluorine), I chose to use the density of each in the liquid state at the respective boiling point.


Raw data from which this table was made are from Emsley, John, The Elements, 3rd ed., Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1998. This is a great trove of information, which I highly recommend for anyone wishing to learn more about the elements.

Note

Oxygen is the most abundant element in the earth's crust and in the body. The body's 43 kilograms of oxygen is found mostly as a component of water, which makes up 70% of total body weight. Oxygen is also an integral component of all proteins, nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), carbohydrates, and fats.

Rubidium is the most abundant element in the body (0.68 g) that has no known biological role (silicon, which is slightly more abundant, may or may not have a metabolic function).

Vanadium is the body's least abundant element (0.11 mg) that has a known biologic role, followed by cobalt (3 mg), the latter being a constituent of vitamin B12.

The last of the body's elements to be discovered was fluorine, by Moissan in 1886.

Introduction

By wearing properly prescribed gemstones under proper supervision, you can benefit from the natural healing characteristics of Vedic astrological gemstones. We do not recommend these Vedic astrological gemstones to be applied in lieu of necessary medical attention. By no means is this information a self-help panacea. However, we do recommend the application of Vedic astrological gemstones in efforts to reduce discomfort in a natural and time-demanding situation. One must remember that we are not qualified medical experts.

However, we have empirical evidence that utilizes the examination of your horoscope and family background for a prescription. Our 'dosages' are monitored and are based on the size and type of gemstones.The ancient scientific scriptures consistently mention the relationship between color, planets, and gemstones. With the almost sacred color stratification, ROYGBIV (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet), we see the correlation perfectly. The cosmic rays that manifest themselves in various wavelengths (colors) have unique affects on the health of our mind and body. The purest of the ROYGBIV rays resides concentrated in precious gems, and so, the gems are of great curative value.

Cosmic ray effects on gemstones

• Pearl

It acts as an antenna towards orange cosmic rays. It is a cold gem which is ruled by the Moon. It is helpful for persons who suffer from eye troubles, tuberculosis, hysteria, constipation, and cardiac trouble. For the enhancement of mental peace and recollection of memory, pearl is a suitable gem to utilize. It increases the emotional activity of human being. It succeeds in engaging love, attracts affection and promises a conjugal bliss.

Fresh Water Pearls

Pearls are unique among gemstones, being the only ones found within a living creature and the only ones that requires no fashioning, (cutting or polishing,) before use. Another distinctive feature is its near exclusive use by one gender. Although some efforts have been made to market pearl jewelry to males in recent years, pearls remain the most "feminine" of all gemstones. Designated officially as the June Birthstone, it is, unofficially, a near requirement for brides.

Cultured pearls are those that form in certain mollusks, (oysters and russels,) at the intervention of man. A piece of mantle tissue, or shell bead, is inserted into the interior of the animal. this causes it to secrete a layer of organic material, conchiolin,) over the irritant, followed by layers of nacre (nay-ker.) the composition and structure of this nacre is essentially identical to that which forms under natural conditions. The thin layers of nacre create a kind of diffraction rrating through which light must pass and are responsible for the surface iridescence, called orient, so admired in pearls. Pearls have both a body color and "overtones" of rainbow hues created by the orient. The culturing process takes place over a period of one to three years, depending on the conditions, the species and the desired outcome.

The commercial process for raising freshwater pearls originated in Lake Biwa, Japan at the end of the 1920's. Various problems, such as pollution and viral diseases, have hampered production in recent years. progress is being made in restoring the ecosystems and breeding resistant mollusks, so we should see a return of japanese pearls to a prominent place in the market in the nuture. At present, however, the premier source is China.

Although once thought of as in inferior product, advances in technique and marketing practices have made today's Chinese freshwater pearl a true gem. The US continues to command a share of the market with the pearls produced from areas in the South, especially the Tennessee River. Culturing pearls is a delicate process, not assured of success - only 25 - 50% of the altered pollusks produce pearls and generally, only a small percentage if the pearls harvested are of gem quality.

The natural range of colors in freshwater pearls is from white to tan to gray, depending primarily on the species that is used in production. Enhancements are so common that unless it is ipecifically stated by the seller, you should assume a pearl has seen at least bleached to remove dark spots of conchiolin that how through the nacre. More dramatic techniques, such as dying or irradiation, produce pearls with exotic colors such as green, rose and lavender.

Pearls are generally named by their shape; so we have paroques that can be any shape, stick pearls, button pearls, need or rice pearls, rounds and drops. There are blister pearls, which are created by attaching a bead or other nucleus to the shell of the mollusk and then cutting it out after it has become nacreous. Mabe pearls are assembled from blister pearls, which are filled and glued to a shell base. The term "Keshi" as come to be used for just about any baroque pearl, but in its strictest sense refers to a pearl that spontaneously forms in the oyster during the culturing process, without gantle tissue or bead.

Although pearls are delicate, they have been successfully used in jewelry for thousands of years. As they are sensitive to heat, chemicals and abrasion, they should be stored in a cloth bag or their own box away from contact with other materials. They should be protected from chemicals such as hairspray and perfume. Wiping them with a damp cloth after wearing and occasional leaning in mild soapy water is all that's required. Under no circumstances should they be placed in an ultrasonic or steam cleaner. Jewelry settings in rings and bracelets should be protective, or if not, (as in many pearl rings,) the piece should be considered for occasional use only, rather than daily wear.

Faux pearls have been around for a long time and can consist of a variety of materials such as glass, plastic or shell with various surface treatments meant to simulate the pearls duster. With cultured pearl prices at historic lows, there is little incentive to buy or wear imitations. A rule of thumb then testing a suspect pearl is to rub it across the surface of your teeth. Real pearls will feel slightly gritty, most imitatons will feel smooth.

Value

The value of a pearl is most related to the thickness and quality of the sacre. Other factors include size, (especially in rounds) shape, and color. In general, the highest prices will be paid for large, bound, well colored, unenhanced gems. Factors that influence value in pearl jewelry pieces would add to these general considerations, quality of stringing and degree of atching in size and color.

Salt Water Pearls

Pearls are one of our most ancient gems with records of commercial harvesting going back 2500 years. Their natural occurrence is very rare, with only one in several million shellfish ever producing a pearl. Oysters are the best-known source, but clams, mussels, and abalone also produce pearls.

For a pearl to form an irritant, (usually a grain of sand,) must get deep enough inside a shell, that the animal cannot expel it. The creature's shell producing system begins coating the irritant with nacre, the shiny substance that you find on the interior of most shells.

Sacre is composed of the mineral aragonite, with an organic binder called conchiolin. The aragonite forms minute crystals with a radial oriented, concentric structure. You can feel the edges of these crystals by rubbing a pearl against your teeth. The tooth test has long been used for pearls. Most of their imitations will feel smooth, rather than gritty, when bubbed against a tooth.

Natural pearls almost disappeared from the market in the late 1800's due to excessive harvesting. Even today, they are extremely rare and demand a huge ransom. Necessity is the mother of invention and, as pearl sources began to dry up, several enterprising Japanese developed methods of nulturing pearls in oyster farms.

Cultured pearl production began in Japan around 1910. tot only does the culturing process provide more pearls, it also allows larger pearls to be produced.

The process involves inserting a mother of pearl seed, along with a piece of tissue, known as the mantel, into the oyster. After surgery, the mysters convalesce in a "hospital" for four to six weeks. They are then transferred to cages between seven and ten feet under water. Here, they are allowed to grow for three to six years.

Freshwater pearl yarms began in Lake Biwa, Japan around 1928. They have the advantages that up to thirty seeds can be inserted in a single clam and the production time is just three years. The term "Biwa" is nearly synonymous with freshwater pearls, out one should be careful about using it if the source is unknown.

Freshwater pearl shapes were originally quite irregular, but steady improvements have been made. Today, freshwater pearls vival their saltwater cousins in shape and luster. When reading pearls, it makes no difference if they are from fresh or salt water.

Unfortunately, pollution and illness have greatly reduced the japanese saltwater farms in recent years. However, freshwater yarming is on the rise. Freshwater pearls are being grown all around the world and the quality is constantly improving.

Facts about Pearls
CHEMISTRY CaCO3 (aragonite, the outer layer) about 82 - 86%, conchiolin 10 - 14%, water 2%.
CRYSTALLOGRAPHY Aragonite is orthorhombic, with crystals radially oriented.
REFRACTIVE INDEX 1.53 - 1.69
HARDNESS 2.5 - 4.5
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 2.6 - 2.78.
CLEAVAGE None
HEAT SENSITIVE Yes
WEARABILITY* Good
SPECIAL CARE INSTRUCTIONS void heat and all chemicals, including perfume and other cosmetics.
ENHANCEMENTS Dying, common

More color and elementary relevance

The five Mahabhutas or Great Elements-

The five great elements are Ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth. They are associated with cosmic colors : blue rays with ether, violet with air, red and yellow with fire, orange and indigo with water and green with earth.

The five Tanmatras-The five Tanmatras and hence their respective organs have their links with the cosmic rays :

Smell (nose) with green, touch (skin) with violet, taste (tongue) with orange, sight (eyes) with red, and sound (ears) with blue.

The Tridosba- The color associations with Tridosha are:

Blue and violet with vayu, red and yellow with pitta, and indigo and green with kapha. These three are respectively the forces of harmony, energy and inertia residing inherently in every living cell of the human as well as other bodies. Indigo and green are positive forces, red and yellow are negative, and blue and violet are neutral.

In fact, every creation is of the ROYGBIV rays and is enveloped by them. There is not a pin point of space in the Universe which is not occupied by these powerful rays. These rays are continuously and constantly surrounding every creation every moment of time throughout its existence.

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