Questions are often asked whether the Gemstones really effect? It can be best answered by the people who have worn the stones and have seen its effects.

Astrologically :
In astrology, Gemstones are often prescribed to increase the beneficial aspects of the planets and to reduce the bad effects of the malefic planets. Stones are generally prescribed for the planets which are good in our horoscope but have remained weak. The corresponding stone for that planet increase the power of that particular planet and that planet becomes strong and it starts giving good results.

When examined in the early morning sun against the mirror, if it throws out its rays on the lower part of the mirror, the ruby very high quality. If on the other hand the stone lacks Lustre, is Brittle, has Cracks, or is Spotted, it is regarded as Flawed. On wearing a Ruby one becomes proof against the effect of poison.

Its use leads to generate the mental and spiritual powers and special divine thoughts rise in mind. Manik or ruby balances Surya (Sun). Surya represents the king of the solar system in Jyotish. It also represents Authority, Power, Self, Father, Body and Health. Depending on the placement of Surya in your birth chart, the wearing of a ruby may be very auspicious in strengthening the positive influences of Surya. Surya, the sun acts like the Thalamus in the Human Physiology.

The sun is the central focal point in the solar system as is the Thalamus in our body. All activity in the solar system revolves around the sun. In our Physiology, all activity is controlled and ordered by the thalamus. Enlivening the positive influences of Surya strengthens the physiology and strengthens the qualities of Surya in our daily life. The stone of love, surrounds the user with an aura of beauty, and can actually transform their appearance. § Protects one from all negativity, and physical harm or illness. Known as the stone of royalty, it was believed that as long as a piece of ruby was around, wealth would be too.

The pearl is often called the "queen of the sea". The pearl harmonizes Chandra, the moon which directly influences emotions, mind, affluence, and public. Wearing a pearl can bring harmony and stability to these influences. Chandra influences the seasonal, monthly and daily cycles and rhythms in the physiology and our emotions. Chandra, the moon, occupies a central role in the solar system and in our physiology.

This influence is represented by the hypothalamus in our physiology which controls our behavior, our emotions, our hormonal and reproductive cycles and our body temperature. It nourishes the physiology like a mother or queen and occupies a central place in the centre of the brain with the thalamus. When the planet moon is malefic, a person can suffer from loss of semen through urine, rheumatic and mental diseases. Due to malefic moon, who suffer from instability, life becomes full of struggles and circumstances are unfavorable, person should wear pearl.

Emerald helps to lift depression and insomnia and promotes knowledge of the heart resulting in peaceful dreams. Helps to ease labor and delivery. Budha or Mercury is the "prince" in Jyotish and is influenced by Surya and Chandra. Budha or Mercury in the human physiology is associated with the sub-thalamic nucleus which resides in the brain and receives input from various parts of the brain which directly influences its activity. Similar to the placement of Budha or Mercury which revolves around Surya (Sun) and is directly influenced by that relationship, the sub-thalamic nucleus' activity is influenced by the input it receives and modulates its output accordingly. Emerald saves a person from troubles, increases power of faculty, gives mental peace, pacifies the anger and increases eye sight. It keeps the body health and mind happy. It is uses to counter the ill effects of mercury

Guru or Jupiter's influence in the human physiology is through the globus pallidus. This globular structure is like a teacher in the physiology. It gives balanced and higher-order instructions, balances and maintains harmony between inner and outer input, manages and executes complex systems and enlivens activity in the brain while guiding action. It signifies highest-order thinking -- Knowledge has organizing power. It's use brings about affection and harmonious relations amongst family members The reputation of the person increases day by day and one is respected everywhere.

Diamonds are also associated with luxuries, jewellery, wealth, beauty etc. Sukra or Venus has since antiquity symbolized beauty, not just in material life but inner life as well. Diamonds high lustre symbolizes the refined liveliness and loveliness of nature within and around us. Diamond helps us get to the essence of things and grants us the courage to look within ourselves without illusion. Diamond inspires us to take better care of our health and strengthen our will power.

It's influences may be harmonized by the blue sapphire. Sani is furthest from the Sun. Sani or Saturn in the human physiology is expressed through the activities of the putamen. The putamen, like Sani in the solar system, is placed at the outer edge of the basal ganglia. It's influence, like Sani, is that of a servant. It receives major input and instructions that it transmits to the basal ganglia. Has the color of red smoke or honey. Also zericon, chemically it is silicate of zirconium and crystal and occurs either as a four sided prism or as water pebbles. To be consider auspicious, the stone should reflect a pure color, be homogenous and soft to touch. If it shows a blackish is rough to touch and looks like a piece of yellow glass, the gomedha is not auspicious. The best gomedha comes from Sri Lanka. In India the stone is found in Kashmir, Bihar, Kullu, Shimla and Koimbatore. This is a very strong gem and its' use can be adverse sometimes. It's wearing purifies the mind. The mind is charged with virtuous thoughts and positive attitude. Sapphire is worn to protect one from evil effect of Saturn

It is used to counter the ill effect of Rahu which causes students to be disinterested in studies and wife struck with sickness or a restless mind. In all these situations Hessonite helps.

In the human physiology, rahu corresponds to the head of the caudate. The caudate is involved in the control of the saccadic eye movements (the abrupt short shifts of focus in the eyes). The caudate influences memory in relation to orientation in space. The caudate is responsible for our ability to change behavior patterns. It is used to counter the ill effect of Rahu which causes students to be disinterested in studies and wife struck with sickness or a restless mind. In all these situations Hessonite helps.

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