Blue Sapphire or Neelam
Planet: Saturn
Day to be worn on: Saturday
Metal: Silver
This is one gemstone that should not be worn unless specifically directed by a sound astrologer. Blue sapphire brings mental peace and financial rewards to the afflicted person. It is the fastest working gemstone among the 9 planetary gemstones. It shows benefits within 3 seconds, 3 minutes, 3 hours or 3 days. If proven beneficial, it will resolve major problems, bestow mental peace, clarity of thought, freedom from depression and anxiety. It will cure depressive psychosis, physical ailments and even alcoholism. However, if it proves malefic, the adverse reactions could be anywhere between quarrels, accidents or financial problems. The wearer is sure to get dreams upon wearing the gemstone; judging by the quality of the dreams, one may decide whether to wear or discard the gemstone. If advised to wear this gemstone, do NOT wear pearl, coral or ruby along with it.


Yellow Sapphire or Pukhraj
Planet: Jupiter
Day to be worn on: Thursday
Metal: Gold
Known to be one of the safest gemstones, the yellow sapphire is known to provide financial benefits to the wearer. It attracts fame, health and success to the wearer. This gemstone is also known to treat mild mental disorders and concentration problems. This gemstone should be worn only on the right index finger on a Thursday. Representing the planet Jupiter, it never harms the person who wears it. Yellow sapphire harmonizes and benefits Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system. Its effects are more like the sun; like the sun, this gemstone spreads across warmth, knowledge and tranquility. Unless otherwise advised by an expert astrologer, do not wear diamond, blue sapphire, hessonite or emerald along with this gemstone.


Ruby or Manik
Planet: The Sun
Day to be worn on: Sunday
Metal: Gold
Ruby removes financial troubles, imparts prosperity, name and fame, especially in the political sphere and the son is born to the wearer. Ruby gemstones are beneficial to those who aspire to have high positions in office. Health problems like BP problems, diabetes, piles, jaundice, cholera, issues of the heart, brain and eye can be remedied by wearing a ruby. This gemstone should be worn in the ring finger on a Sunday. It must be remembered that Ruby is not suitable for everyone. If you are advised to wear a ruby, do NOT wear blue sapphire, diamond or hessonite with it.


Emerald or Panna
Planet: Mercury
Day to be worn on: Wednesday
Metal: Gold
Emerald gives good health to its wearer. Apart from this, it also makes him wise and intelligent. It increases wealth and property of the person who wears it and blesses him/her with children. It gives protection from the bites of snakes, it also protects the wearer from evil influences. It is also considered beneficial for the eye. This gemstone helps a person in getting rid of insomnia and depression. Be careful, though, as with any other gemstone, a blemished Emerald leads to injuries, deprives happiness from parents, causes mental and physical distress to the wearer. When advised, it should be worn in the little finger on a Wednesday.


Red Coral or Moonga
Planet: Mars
Day to be worn on: Tuesday
Metal: Silver
Red coral is beneficial in aiding good physical and mental growth, vigour & vitality, monetary gains, social status, marital affairs, and new ventures. It is also effective in helping the wearer overcome inaction, laziness, lack of confidence, difficulties in obtaining property, loss of assets, lack of domestic peace etc. Medically also this gemstone is helpful in curing bronchitis, blood infections, erratic blood circulation, obstructions in physical growth, fatigue, muscle cramps, back pain, chest congestion, fever etc. It should be worn in the thumb, the middle or the ring finger of the right hand. Do not wear this gemstone without consulting an expert astrologer.


Diamond or Heera
Planet: Venus
Day to be worn on: Friday
Metal: Gold
It is said that the one who wears a diamond has a luxurious life. Diamond is supposed to enhance the name, fame and artistic quality of the person who wears it according to old beliefs. It also enhances sexual power, cures diabetes, diseases of urine and venereal diseases, skin and uterine diseases. Diamond bestows the wearer a willingness to execute their planned objectives. Diamond also enables the wearer to do good deeds, meriting commendation and acclaim. It also leads one toward spirituality and enables the wearer to meet the challenges boldly in life. When advised, wear a diamond on a Friday on the middle finger. It should not be worn along with Ruby.


Pearl or Moti
Planet: Moon
Day to be worn on:Monday
Metal: Silver
Pearl is used to remove the negative effects of the Moon and it strengthens the mind and increases good sleep and cures insomnia. It also aids in memory enhancement, cures uterine disorders, heart trouble and eye diseases, hysteria and pleurisy etc. It also increases sexual strength, removes melancholy and increases fortune.


Hessonite or Gomed
Planet: Rahu
Day to be worn on: Saturday
Metal: Silver
A pure and transparent Hessonite or gomed gemstone neutralizes the ill-effects of Rahu, removes fear, creates clarity of mind, and helps in spiritual growth. It bestows financial prosperity. It also increases appetite, vitality, confers good health, wealth, happiness and prosperity. It is good for those suffering from allergies, skin disorder, piles, epilepsy, infection of eyes, cold, sinus infection, fatigue, insomnia, and BP problems. Worn on the middle or little finger of either hand on a Saturday, Hessonite should not be worn with Rubies or Pearls or their substitutes.


Cat's Eye or Lahsunia
Planet: Ketu
Day to be worn on: Wednesday
Metal: panchdhatu or a mixture of 5 metals
Cat's eye is useful for eradicating the negative influences of Ketu and diseases induced by Mars. This gemstone protects its wearer from hidden enemies, sudden dangers and diseases. For businessmen, it is a miraculous, result-giving gemstone. It eliminates obstructions and reduces ailments, brings strength, pleasure, bliss, prosperity and children. Lost money is found again and financial situation becomes better by wearing the cat's eye gemstone. When advised by an expert astrologer, wear it in panchdhatu on a Wednesday on your little finger.