Gemstones
Plain-spoken guides to reading the hand, understanding your sign and choosing a stone that suits you.
Gemstones
The Navaratna: Which Planet Each of the Nine Gems Belongs To
Vedic astrology assigns one gem to each of nine planets. Here is the full list, what each is worn for, and the...
Gemstones
How to Wear a Gemstone: Finger, Metal, Weight, Day and the First Wearing
A stone worn the wrong way is jewellery; worn the right way, tradition says, it is a remedy. The rules are simple once...
Gemstones
Real or Fake? Ten Tests You Can Do Before Buying a Gemstone
You do not need a laboratory to catch most fakes. A loupe, a lamp, a glass of water and ten minutes will expose glass...
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Birthstones by Month: The Modern List and the Older Traditions Behind It
The birthstone list on every jeweller's wall is barely a century old. Here it is, month by month, with the older...