Vedic Gemstone Guide
Best Gemstone for Taurus (Vrishabha) — Diamond (Heera)
वृषभ — हीरा
Quick Answer
The primary gemstone for Taurus (वृषभ) rashi is Diamond (Heera, हीरा). Venus rules Taurus. Diamond empowers the Lagna lord. Mercury (2nd/5th lord) and Saturn (9th/10th lord — Yogakaraka) are friendly. Secondary stones: Emerald, Blue Sapphire. Avoid: Ruby, Red Coral, Yellow Sapphire.
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.