Navratna guide
Stones, benefits,and how to wear them.
Start with the Indian gemstone names people actually search for: Manikya, Moti, Moonga, Panna, Pukhraj, Neelam, Heera, Gomed, and Lehsunia.
Traditional benefits
Understand the meaning associated with each stone in Vedic gemstone lore.
Trust-first guidance
Clear caution language, scientific wiki links, and no miracle claims.
Wear it beautifully
Move from recommendation to ring, pendant, and daily-wear design ideas.
STONES & BENEFITS
The nine sacred gems.
Each guide links traditional meaning, Rashi/planet associations, wearing notes, design ideas, and the scientific Stone Wiki.
Surya (Sun)
Ruby/ Manikya
माणिक्य
The king of gems — Sun's stone for confidence, leadership, and vitality.
Traditional match
Singh (Leo)
Chandra (Moon)
Pearl/ Moti
मोती
The Moon's stone — softens emotions, stabilises mood, and supports the mother principle.
Traditional match
Kark (Cancer)
Mangal (Mars)
Red Coral/ Moonga
मूंगा
Mars's stone for courage, vitality, and the principal Mangal Dosha remedy.
Traditional match
Mesh (Aries) · Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Budh (Mercury)
Emerald/ Panna
पन्ना
Mercury's stone for intellect, eloquent speech, and business success.
Traditional match
Mithun (Gemini) · Kanya (Virgo)
Brihaspati (Jupiter)
Yellow Sapphire/ Pukhraj
पुखराज
Jupiter's stone — the gentlest Navratna gem, for wisdom, wealth, and marriage.
Traditional match
Dhanu (Sagittarius) · Meen (Pisces)
Shani (Saturn)
Blue Sapphire/ Neelam
नीलम
Saturn's stone — the fastest-acting Navratna gem, requires a 3-day trial first.
Traditional match
Makar (Capricorn) · Kumbh (Aquarius)
Shukra (Venus)
Diamond/ Heera
हीरा
Venus's stone for love, luxury, artistic talent, and refined relationships.
Traditional match
Vrishabh (Taurus) · Tula (Libra)
Rahu
Hessonite/ Gomed
गोमेद
Rahu's stone — neutralises Rahu's confusion and helps with sudden setbacks.
Traditional match
Recommended during Rahu mahadasha (any Rashi)
Ketu
Cat's Eye/ Lehsunia
लहसुनिया
Ketu's stone — for spiritual insight, intuition, and protection from sudden loss.
Traditional match
Recommended during Ketu mahadasha (any Rashi)