Navratna Gems

[Arabella Kochanski]

NavaratnaSanskrit: नवरत्न) is a Sanskrit compound word meaning "nine gems" or "ratnas". Jewellery created in this style has important cultural significance in many southern, and south-eastern Asian cultures as a symbol of wealth, and status, and is claimed to yield talismanic benefits towards health and well-being. The setting of the stones is believed to hold mystical powers tied to the astrology and mythology of Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. The historic origin of the navaratna is tied to the astrological concept of "Navagrahas", or "nine celestial gods" (planets).

The stones are often set within gold or silver jewelry, with a ruby as the centerpiece representing the Sun. Each additional stone around the ruby then represents another celestial body within the Solar System, or a node, in addition to representing good fortune and the characteristics of various religious figures. For traditional purposes and the purported health benefits, the arrangement of the stones and their position on the body is of particular significance, as is the quality of the gemstones.

In each culture, the Navaratna largely reflects the same core concepts associated with the stones. Their arrangement is considered sacred in almost all the countries of Asia, including, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia, regardless of religious and cultural differences.[1]

In Thailand, the Navaratna is officially recognised as a national and royal symbol. A specific honour awarded by the king is called the "Noppharat Ratchawaraphon" (the Ancient Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems).[2]

"Top quality and flawless ruby is the gem for the Sun, natural pearl for the Moon, red coral for Mars, emerald for Mercury, yellow sapphire for Jupiter, diamond for Venus, blue sapphire for Saturn, hessonite for Rahu (ascending lunar node), and cat's eye for Ketu (descending lunar node)."

māṇikyaṃ taraṇeḥ sujātyamamalaṃ muktāphalaṃ śītagoḥ

māheyasya ca vidrumaṃ marakataṃ saumyasya gārutmatama

devejyasya ca puṣparājamasurācāryasya vajraṃ śaneḥ

nīlaṃ nirmalamanyayośca gadite gomedavaidūryake

The traditional setting and arrangement of the Navaratna are illustrated. A ruby (representing the Sun) is always in the center, surrounded (clockwise from the top) by a diamond, a natural pearl, red coral, hessonite, a blue sapphire, cat's eye, a yellow sapphire, and an emerald.

Traditionally, no gem other than a ruby or a red spinel is set in the center of the arrangement. Because the Sun is the center of the Solar System, its gem is positioned in the heart of a Navaratna Talisman.[8]

"A gem free from all impurities and radiating its characteristic internal luster should be looked upon as an escort of good luck; a gem which is cracked, fissured, devoid of luster, or appearing rough or sandy, should not be used at all."[10]

"Just as a house can be fitted with a copper rod to absorb the shock of lightning, so the bodily temple can be benefited by various protective measures. Ages ago our yogis discovered that pure metals emit an astral light which is powerfully counteractive to negative pulls of the planets. Subtle electrical and magnetic radiations are constantly circulating in the universe [...] This problem received attention from our rishis; they found helpful not only a combination of metals, but also of plants and most effective of all faultless jewels of not less than two carats. The preventive uses of astrology have seldom been seriously studied outside of India. One little-known fact is that the proper jewels, metals, or plant preparations are valueless unless the required weight is secured, and unless these remedial agents are worn next to the skin."

According to Hindu astrology, life on Earth is influenced by the navagrahas, or nine influencers (the planets). The placement of the navagrahas in one's horoscope is supposed to influence an individual's life. Wearing the nine gems is said to provide an astrological balance and benefit to the wearer. In Hindu astrology, it is believed that these gems may have both positive and negative influences on human life and that astrological gems should be worn only after consulting an astrologer. Based on an individual's sidereal horoscope, either a single gem or a combination of compatible gems is advised to be worn to harness beneficial planets or counteract harmful planets.[11][12] The supposed "astrological" or "piezoelectric" benefit of wearing or donating gems has not been scientifically quantified.

It is quite hard to trace and prove the exact cosmology origin and significance of these nine renowned gemstones. However, linked with a number of Indian religions like Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism, these sacred gemstones are believed to hold inherent mystical powers and a very special place in the Indian Vedic astrology.

The traditional setting of Navratna gems illustrates a clockwise arrangement that has a ruby in the center, representing the starting planet Sun. Later, beginning from the diamond in the top, the arrangement of Nava-Graha Yantra is followed by a natural pearl, red coral, hessonite, blue sapphire, cat's eye, yellow sapphire, and an emerald in the end.

Conventionally, no other gemstone, except ruby or a red spinel, is placed in the middle of the setting (as the Sun is believed to be the center of the universe), and doing so is considered going against the flow of nature.

As per Indian Vedic astrology, Navratna holds extreme positive energies of nine astrological planets, which is operative for people with an inclusive weak birth-chart. Besides representing the characteristics and metaphysical concepts of good fortune, these gemstones effectively work to improve the mental, physical, social, financial, professional, and marital conditions of a person.

Although, these nine auspicious gemstones come with no astrological restrictions in general; not anyone can wear any Navratana of his or her choice. These gemstones are opted according to the positions of planets and stars in the house of horoscope and Zodiac sign of the wearer. Therefore, one is highly advised to consult an experienced astrologer before wearing any gemstone because one being fortunate for someone, may not be that good for someone else.

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Large flawless diamonds from the Golconda region. Rich green emeralds from Colombia. Blood-red rubies from Burma. Only the most visually striking would do, set in the purest gold. For more than 5,000 years, jewelry has played an integral role in the history of India. Wars were fought and empires won and lost in pursuit of these riches.

Intricately designed pieces celebrated Allah and Hindu gods, such as Shiva, Krishna and Vishnu. Other jewels were integral to the marriage contract, as seen in the elaborate wedding necklaces, in depictions of snakes or fish as symbols of fertility, and in nose rings worn as testament to happiness in the union. Brightly colored gems and enamel symbolized the forces of life: red as blood, the life force of the animal kingdom; green as the plant life created by the blue sky combined with the yellow sun. To this day in India, gems and jewelry carry potent messages of power, honor and love.

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