Gemstones: Their types, and benefits and how to wear them correctly

Since years, gems or gemstones have been in use, especially adorned by human beings as a form of jewellery.

When we talk of gems and gemstones, usually the first thing that pops up in our head is that it could be some precious stone like a Diamond, Ruby, or Emerald.

However, these are not the only gemstones that exist in the world. Let us learn more about these gemstones and their different gemstone names and what is the correct way of wearing 100% pure gemstones.

What are the gemstones?

Gemstones are basically mineral crystals that are cut and polished to make beautiful pieces of jewellery. However, apart from minerals, they are also found in the most organic forms such as the case of pearls, amber, or even red coral. Well, even these are used to make the finest jewellery and known as natural gemstones.

The word gemstone itself makes us feel that it must be absolutely beautiful, sometimes even extremely precious or even rare.

There are many factors that give a gemstone its true meaning such as its durability withstanding the wear and tear of time, 100 % pure and certified gems, its lustre, its color, and so on.

Apart from simply having their importance in jewellery making, it was earlier believed that gemstones carried mysterious powers and endowed their wearer with certain and specific attributes. Even today, they do carry a meaningful power that would certainly help human beings better, and yes, it is tested and proved with time.

It is a no-brainer that people indeed fall in love with gemstones owing to their alluring colors and their lustre, which also makes them extremely expensive at times.

Which are the 9 gemstones?

Let us now learn a little more about the 9 gemstones or specifically and popularly known as Navratna.

The Navratna, as the name suggests, is a combination of the best and most precious and popular 9 gemstones.

Here are the 9 gemstones that make up for a Navratna:

1. Diamond
2. Ruby
3. Emerald
4. Blue Sapphire
5. Garnet
6. Coral
7. Pearl
8. Cat’s eye
9. Yellow Sapphire

The Navratna gemstone is made into a ring and the wearer is supposed to wear it in the ring finger as a piece of beautiful jewellery. Now, since it consists of all the popular 9 gemstones, it is certainly endowed with the best attributes of each of the gemstones mentioned above and specifically is said to possess spiritual and healing properties. So, it is not only a gemstone known for its beauty, but indeed for its benefits as well.

List of Gemstones: Precious and Semi-Precious Stones

Gemstones are basically classified as Precious and Semi-Precious stones.

Here are the names of the 7 most precious stones:

1. Diamond
2. Ruby
3. Emerald
4. Pearl
5. Oriental Cat eye
6. Alexandrite
7. Sapphire

However, the list of precious Gemstones doesn't end here, there are still many depending upon their quality, durability and of course, beauty.

The semi-precious gemstones are stones such as the amethysts, aquamarine, jade, turquoise, etc. which are little less valuable than the precious stones such as the diamonds, rubies and sapphires.

These are generally and most specifically worn as jewellery by many people. They are also not as expensive as the precious stones.

What is the most popular gemstone?

The answer to this is no surprise the Diamond, which is not only the most precious stone, but also the most expensive as well. From weddings to flaunting your best, it is generally the diamond that rules the roost in the world of gemstones.

However, the job of a diamond is not only to look good on your finger, which it undoubtedly looks. But also, it does have some specific characteristics and uses that gives the wearer power, good wealth and is also associated with success, since ancient times.

Is Pearl a gemstone?

A Pearl is certainly a gemstone, however, not a mineral crystal. It is classified as the natural gemstone that is created by a living organism. Pearls have also been known since ancient times as the best gemstones that work as an adornment.

What is the rarest gem?

Painite surely tops the list of the rarest gems in the world and also secures its place in the Guiness book of world records for it. It is one of the most rare minerals as well.

How to Wear Astro Gems? 

Astro Gems need to be worn very specifically as suggested by the best and an expert Astro consultant. Dr. Vedant Sharmaa would help you with every bit of detailed information on this topic.

Usually, it is recommended and necessary that you get the stone placed in the ring with an open base and the stone still needs to touch your skin from the bottom of the ring base.