Vedic Ratna Shastra
Vedic Gemstones
Nine gemstones for nine planets. Find the right stone for your rashi, learn how to wear it, and understand the benefits and cautions from classical Vedic astrology.
Quick Answer
Your primary gemstone is determined by your Lagna (ascendant), not just your Moon sign. The Lagna lord's gemstone is always the safest choice. For quick reference by Moon rashi: Aries → Red Coral, Taurus → Diamond, Gemini → Emerald, Cancer → Pearl, Leo → Ruby, Virgo → Emerald, Libra → Diamond, Scorpio → Red Coral, Sagittarius → Yellow Sapphire, Capricorn → Blue Sapphire, Aquarius → Blue Sapphire, Pisces → Yellow Sapphire. Always consult an astrologer before wearing Blue Sapphire (Neelam).
By Rashi
Aries मेष
Ruled by Mars
Taurus वृषभ
Ruled by Venus
Gemini मिथुन
Ruled by Mercury
Cancer कर्क
Ruled by Moon
Leo सिंह
Ruled by Sun
Virgo कन्या
Ruled by Mercury
Libra तुला
Ruled by Venus
Scorpio वृश्चिक
Ruled by Mars
Sagittarius धनु
Ruled by Jupiter
Capricorn मकर
Ruled by Saturn
Aquarius कुम्भ
Ruled by Saturn
Pisces मीन
Ruled by Jupiter
All 9 Gemstones
Ruby (Manik)
Planet: Sun · ₹3,000-50,000 per carat (natural, untreated)
Pearl (Moti)
Planet: Moon · ₹1,000-25,000 per carat (natural)
Red Coral (Moonga)
Planet: Mars · ₹500-15,000 per carat (natural Italian coral preferred)
Emerald (Panna)
Planet: Mercury · ₹2,000-80,000 per carat (Colombian most valued)
Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)
Planet: Jupiter · ₹5,000-1,00,000 per carat (Ceylon sapphire most valued)
Diamond (Heera)
Planet: Venus · ₹25,000-5,00,000+ per carat (quality varies widely)
Blue Sapphire (Neelam)
Planet: Saturn · ₹5,000-2,00,000 per carat (Kashmir blue most valued)
Hessonite (Gomed)
Planet: Rahu · ₹500-8,000 per carat
Cat's Eye (Lehsunia)
Planet: Ketu · ₹500-10,000 per carat