Vedic Gemstone Guide
Diamond (Heera, हीरा) — Vedic Gemstone Guide
Quick Answer
Diamond (Heera, हीरा) is the gemstone for planet Venus (Shukra). Wear on Middle finger or ring finger of right hand in Platinum or White Gold on Friday morning during Shukla Paksha. Minimum weight: Minimum 0.5 carat (ideally 1+ carat). Mantra: Om Shukraya Namaha (108 times before wearing). Price range: ₹25,000-5,00,000+ per carat (quality varies widely).
Diamond (Heera) Details
| Gemstone | Diamond (Heera, हीरा) |
| Planet | Venus (Shukra) |
| Color | Colorless (white) with brilliance |
| Hardness | 10 (Mohs — hardest) |
| Minimum Weight | Minimum 0.5 carat (ideally 1+ carat) |
| Metal | Platinum or White Gold |
| Finger | Middle finger or ring finger of right hand |
| Day to Wear | Friday morning during Shukla Paksha |
| Mantra | Om Shukraya Namaha (108 times before wearing) |
| Origin | South Africa, Botswana, Russia, India (Panna, MP) |
| Price Range | ₹25,000-5,00,000+ per carat (quality varies widely) |
Benefits of Diamond
- ✓Enhances love, romance, and marriage
- ✓Attracts luxury and material comfort
- ✓Boosts artistic and creative talents
- ✓Improves reproductive health
- ✓Strengthens marital harmony
Cautions & Who Should NOT Wear
- ⚠Avoid if Venus is in Virgo (debilitated)
- ⚠Never wear with Ruby (Sun and Venus are enemies)
- ⚠Can increase materialism and attachment if Venus is already strong
How to Wear Diamond
Step 1: Purchase a natural, untreated Diamond of minimum Minimum 0.5 carat (ideally 1+ carat) from a certified dealer.
Step 2: Set the stone in Platinum or White Gold as a ring.
Step 3: On Friday morning during Shukla Paksha, purify the ring by soaking in raw milk mixed with Ganga water for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Chant Om Shukraya Namaha (108 times before wearing) 108 times while holding the ring.
Step 5: Wear on the Middle finger or ring finger of right hand. Do not remove for at least 40 days.