Birthstone rings are a sweet gift used to demonstrate you're caring and love. All these rings are made just a bit more special by having a birthstone in it. Birthstone rings have been associated with luck it commonly thought that by wearing these rings to bring good luck and health. Birthstones are gemstones that are associated with each month. They may be precious stones, such as diamonds, or semi-precious, such as Granite.
Associated birthstones are believed to bring luck and good fortune to the individuals. Not only luck but they are also believed to have significance to reflect a personality trait of the holders. The significance of wearing birthstones is emphasized by the planetary effects that these stones have on an individual. These stones are believed to have effects on your health economy, relationships, study etc.
As these birthstones come in a variety of colors and designs; wearing birthstone jewelry is beginning to set a style statement for many. People these days adore wearing their personalized birthstone jewelry to keep their luck bright and peaceful. These birthstones can be worn in rings, necklaces bracelets and other forms of jewelry that can in a way touch your body.
Ruby, Pearl, Coral, Emerald, Topaz, Sapphire, Diamond, Agate, and Cat's eye respectively refer to Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Caput (Rahu),and Cauda (Ketu). Agate is said to be good for the heart, Amethyst cures sterility, Beryl enhances love and affection, Coral protects from epidemics, metorrhagia etc., Diamond cures plague, insomnia, charms, ensures safe delivery , Emerald is said to be good for the brain, increases memory power, ensures chastity, cures dropsy, epilepsy, hysteria, dysentery , Pearl is recommended for chastity, Ruby protects one from poison, plague, banishes melancholy, Sapphire assures good fortune, peace, comfort while Topaz denotes sympathy, re-possession of lost things.
Proper selection of a gemstone is done after a minute consideration of:
- Sun sign
- Ruling ascendant
- Lord of the ruling ascendant
- Debilitated or afflicted planets
Not only do birthstones help in health problems, they are worn to increase one's wealth as well. Thus, Emerald denoting Mercury is beneficial for one dealing with liquid cash, shares and stocks, Jupiter for those dealing with properties, buildings and jewelry etc.
By trial and error and after consultations the correct gemstone can be worn. Some people are found wearing a "nava ratna" i.e., a ring with all the nine main stones embedded on the ring. While this may do wonders for some, it is not recommended as a general solution to appease all the planets at a time! The factors to be considered when wearing a birthstone are:
- The correct gem
- Weight of the gem
- Metal of the ring
- Day and time of first wearing
- Pre-treatment of the stone before wearing.
Pre-treatment refers to the purification or the sanctification process of the embedded ring.
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