Gemstones (Ratna)

The nine gems of Vedic astrology (Navaratna): which planet each stone belongs to, who traditionally wears it, the finger, day, metal and mantra — and a free finder by lagna or rashi.

Gemstone guides

• Ruby (Manik (माणिक्य, Manikya)) — Gemstone of Sun (Surya): Benefits, How to Wear

  Ruby (Manik (माणिक्य, Manikya)) is the gemstone of Sun (Surya) in Vedic astrology. Who traditionally wears it, the finger, day, metal and mantra, substitutes and cautions.

• Pearl (Moti (मोती, Mukta)) — Gemstone of Moon (Chandra): Benefits, How to Wear

  Pearl (Moti (मोती, Mukta)) is the gemstone of Moon (Chandra) in Vedic astrology. Who traditionally wears it, the finger, day, metal and mantra, substitutes and cautions.

• Red Coral (Moonga (मूंगा, Pravala)) — Gemstone of Mars (Mangal): Benefits, How to Wear

  Red Coral (Moonga (मूंगा, Pravala)) is the gemstone of Mars (Mangal) in Vedic astrology. Who traditionally wears it, the finger, day, metal and mantra, substitutes and cautions.

• Emerald (Panna (पन्ना, Marakata)) — Gemstone of Mercury (Budh): Benefits, How to Wear

  Emerald (Panna (पन्ना, Marakata)) is the gemstone of Mercury (Budh) in Vedic astrology. Who traditionally wears it, the finger, day, metal and mantra, substitutes and cautions.

• Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj (पुखराज, Pushparaga)) — Gemstone of Jupiter (Guru, Brihaspati): Benefits, How to Wear

  Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj (पुखराज, Pushparaga)) is the gemstone of Jupiter (Guru, Brihaspati) in Vedic astrology. Who traditionally wears it, the finger, day, metal and mantra, substitutes and cautions.

• Diamond (Heera (हीरा, Vajra)) — Gemstone of Venus (Shukra): Benefits, How to Wear

  Diamond (Heera (हीरा, Vajra)) is the gemstone of Venus (Shukra) in Vedic astrology. Who traditionally wears it, the finger, day, metal and mantra, substitutes and cautions.

• Blue Sapphire (Neelam (नीलम, Indranila)) — Gemstone of Saturn (Shani): Benefits, How to Wear

  Blue Sapphire (Neelam (नीलम, Indranila)) is the gemstone of Saturn (Shani) in Vedic astrology. Who traditionally wears it, the finger, day, metal and mantra, substitutes and cautions.

• Hessonite (Gomed (गोमेद, Gomedaka)) — Gemstone of Rahu (north lunar node): Benefits, How to Wear

  Hessonite (Gomed (गोमेद, Gomedaka)) is the gemstone of Rahu (north lunar node) in Vedic astrology. Who traditionally wears it, the finger, day, metal and mantra, substitutes and cautions.

• Cat's Eye (Lehsunia (लहसुनिया, Vaidurya)) — Gemstone of Ketu (south lunar node): Benefits, How to Wear

  Cat's Eye (Lehsunia (लहसुनिया, Vaidurya)) is the gemstone of Ketu (south lunar node) in Vedic astrology. Who traditionally wears it, the finger, day, metal and mantra, substitutes and cautions.

• Gemstone by Rashi and Lagna — Which Stone Suits Your Zodiac Sign?

  The traditional lucky gemstone for each of the 12 rashis and lagnas — the stone of the sign's lord, with the stones of the 5th and 9th house lords — and why the ascendant matters more than the Moon sign.

• How to Wear a Gemstone — Day, Finger, Metal, Mantra and Purification

  The traditional method of wearing a Navaratna gemstone: choosing a certified stone, the setting, purification with milk and Ganga jal, the mantra, the right day and hand, and care.

• Upratna — Affordable Substitute Gemstones for Each Planet

  Upratna or semi-precious substitutes for the nine planetary gems: garnet for ruby, moonstone for pearl, peridot for emerald, yellow topaz for yellow sapphire, amethyst for blue sapphire and more.

• Navaratna — The Nine Gems of Vedic Astrology and the Navaratna Ring

  The Navaratna or nine gems — one for each graha — their traditional arrangement with ruby at the centre, and why a Navaratna ring is worn for overall balance.