Navratna Gems — Detailed Guide

Benefits, cautions, who should wear
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Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) — Jupiter

ColorYellowFingerIndex finger
Day to WearThursdayMetalGold
Min Weight3+ caratsPrice RangeRs 5,000-50,000/carat
AspectDetails
BenefitsWisdom, fortune, marriage, children, spiritual growth, wealth, guru blessings
CautionsCan cause excess fat, liver issues if Jupiter is malefic
Who Should WearJupiter in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th house. Sagittarius, Pisces ascendant.
Who Should AvoidTaurus, Libra, Capricorn ascendant. Jupiter in 6th, 8th, 12th.

Cat's Eye (Lehsunia) — Ketu

ColorGreen-ChatoyantFingerLittle/Ring finger
Day to WearThursdayMetalGold/Panchdhatu
Min Weight3+ caratsPrice RangeRs 500-10,000/carat
AspectDetails
BenefitsSpiritual growth, protection from evil eye, removes Ketu dosha, sudden gains
CautionsCan cause detachment, confusion if Ketu is badly placed. Test 3 days first.
Who Should WearKetu in 3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th house. Pisces, Scorpio ascendant benefit.
Who Should AvoidLeo, Cancer ascendant. Ketu in 1st, 7th, 8th house (need expert advice).

Red Coral (Moonga) — Mars

ColorRedFingerRing
Day to WearTuesdayMetalGold/Copper
Min Weight5+ caratsPrice RangeRs 1,000-10,000/carat
AspectDetails
BenefitsCourage, energy, property, victory over enemies, blood purification
CautionsCan cause aggression, accidents if Mars is malefic
Who Should WearMars in 1st, 5th, 9th, 10th house. Aries, Scorpio ascendant.
Who Should AvoidCancer, Libra ascendant. Mars in 6th, 8th, 12th house.

Emerald (Panna) — Mercury

ColorGreenFingerLittle finger
Day to WearWednesdayMetalGold
Min Weight3+ caratsPrice RangeRs 5,000-1,00,000/carat
AspectDetails
BenefitsIntelligence, communication, business success, education, speech improvement
CautionsCan cause overthinking, nervous issues if Mercury is malefic
Who Should WearMercury in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 10th house. Gemini, Virgo ascendant.
Who Should AvoidAries, Scorpio ascendant (if Mercury is enemy).

Pearl (Moti) — Moon

ColorWhiteFingerLittle finger
Day to WearMondayMetalSilver
Min Weight4+ caratsPrice RangeRs 2,000-20,000/carat
AspectDetails
BenefitsMental peace, emotional balance, mother relationship, creativity, intuition
CautionsCan cause lethargy, emotional excess if Moon is malefic
Who Should WearMoon in 1st, 4th, 7th, 10th house. Cancer ascendant.
Who Should AvoidCapricorn ascendant. Moon in 6th, 8th, 12th house.

Hessonite (Gomed) — Rahu

ColorHoney-BrownFingerMiddle finger
Day to WearSaturdayMetalSilver/Panchdhatu
Min Weight5+ caratsPrice RangeRs 500-5,000/carat
AspectDetails
BenefitsRemoves Rahu dosha, clarity of thought, protection from hidden enemies, foreign travel
CautionsCan cause confusion, delusion if Rahu is badly placed
Who Should WearRahu in 3rd, 6th, 10th, 11th house. Aquarius, Virgo ascendant benefit.
Who Should AvoidLeo ascendant. Rahu conjunct Moon or in 1st house (need expert advice).

Blue Sapphire (Neelam) — Saturn

ColorBlueFingerMiddle finger
Day to WearSaturdayMetalGold/Panchdhatu
Min Weight3+ caratsPrice RangeRs 5,000-2,00,000/carat
AspectDetails
BenefitsFastest acting gem. Career, discipline, longevity, removal of obstacles, wealth
CautionsMOST DANGEROUS if unsuitable — test for 3 days before wearing. Can cause accidents, loss.
Who Should WearSaturn in 1st, 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th house. Capricorn, Aquarius ascendant.
Who Should AvoidLeo, Cancer ascendant. Saturn in 6th, 8th, 12th house.

Ruby (Manik) — Sun

ColorPink-RedFingerRing
Day to WearSundayMetalGold
Min Weight3+ caratsPrice RangeRs 5,000-50,000/carat
AspectDetails
BenefitsLeadership, confidence, vitality, fame, government favor, father relationship
CautionsCan cause excess heat, anger, blood pressure if Sun is malefic
Who Should WearSun in 1st, 5th, 9th, 10th house. Leo, Aries, Sagittarius ascendant.
Who Should AvoidTaurus, Libra, Capricorn, Aquarius ascendant. Sun in 6th, 8th, 12th house.

Diamond (Heera) — Venus

ColorColorlessFingerMiddle finger
Day to WearFridayMetalPlatinum/White Gold
Min Weight0.5+ caratsPrice RangeRs 25,000-5,00,000/carat
AspectDetails
BenefitsLuxury, love, marriage, beauty, artistic talent, vehicles, comfort
CautionsCan cause excessive materialism, relationship issues if Venus is malefic
Who Should WearVenus in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 10th house. Taurus, Libra ascendant.
Who Should AvoidAries, Scorpio ascendant (if Venus is enemy).