Sloka:

"माणिक्यं तरणेः श्रेष्ठं मौक्तिकं चन्द्रभूषणम्‌।
पुष्परागो बृहस्पतेः पारिजातं शनीप्रियम्‌॥"
Translation: "Ruby is favored by the Sun, pearl by the Moon, topaz by Jupiter, and sapphire by Saturn."

1. Selection of Gemstone: Choose gemstones based on individual constitution (Prakriti), dosha balance, and astrological chart. Ayurvedic and astrological guidance are essential for selecting the correct stone.
2. Metal Compatibility: Mount gemstones on metals that enhance their benefits. For example, gold is often paired with ruby for vitality, and silver is used with pearl to calm Pitta dosha.
3. Proper Finger and Hand Placement: Gemstones should be worn on specific fingers and hands according to Ayurveda and astrology for maximum benefit, such as ruby on the ring finger for vitality.
4. Time and Purification: Wear gemstones during auspicious times after purifying them through rituals or washing them in specific substances (like milk or holy water) to activate their positive energies
   
    

In Ayurveda and Vedic astrology, each planet is associated with a specific gemstone that can help balance planetary energies in a person’s life. Here’s a guide to the nine main planetary gemstones:

1. Sun (Surya) - Ruby (Manikya)

• Gemstone: Ruby
• Benefits: Ruby enhances vitality, courage, and confidence. It is believed to improve health, leadership skills, and inner strength.
• Metal: Gold
• Finger: Ring finger of the right hand

2. Moon (Chandra) - Pearl (Moti)

• Gemstone: Pearl
• Benefits: Pearl promotes calmness, emotional balance, and mental peace. It is especially beneficial for reducing Pitta and enhancing intuition and stability.
• Metal: Silver
• Finger: Little finger of the right hand

3. Mars (Mangal) - Red Coral (Moonga)

• Gemstone: Red Coral
• Benefits: Coral is beneficial for physical strength, energy, and vitality. It promotes courage, reduces anger, and balances Pitta.
• Metal: Silver or Gold
• Finger: Ring finger of the right hand

4. Mercury (Budha) - Emerald (Panna)

• Gemstone: Emerald
• Benefits: Emerald enhances communication, intelligence, and creativity. It calms Vata and Kapha doshas, promoting mental clarity and focus.
• Metal: Gold
• Finger: Little finger of the right hand

5. Jupiter (Guru) - Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)

• Gemstone: Yellow Sapphire
• Benefits: Yellow Sapphire promotes wisdom, prosperity, and spiritual growth. It balances Kapha and enhances luck, health, and positivity.
• Metal: Gold
• Finger: Index finger of the right hand

6. Venus (Shukra) - Diamond (Heera)

• Gemstone: Diamond
• Benefits: Diamond is associated with luxury, beauty, love, and harmony. It balances Kapha, enhances creativity, and attracts wealth and relationships.
• Metal: Gold or Platinum
• Finger: Middle finger of the right hand

7. Saturn (Shani) - Blue Sapphire (Neelam)

• Gemstone: Blue Sapphire
• Benefits: Blue Sapphire provides protection, stability, and discipline. It is known for calming Vata dosha, improving focus, and relieving stress.
• Metal: Silver or Gold
• Finger: Middle finger of the right hand

8. Rahu - Hessonite Garnet (Gomed)

• Gemstone: Hessonite Garnet
• Benefits: Hessonite protects against negative influences, enhances intuition, and supports mental clarity. It aids in grounding and provides protection from confusion and deception.
• Metal: Silver
• Finger: Middle finger of the right hand

9. Ketu - Cat’s Eye (Lehsunia)

• Gemstone: Cat’s Eye
• Benefits: Cat’s Eye promotes spiritual insight, clarity, and self-awareness. It is protective, enhances intuition, and is beneficial for meditation.
• Metal: Silver
• Finger: Middle finger of the right hand

These gemstones are recommended based on individual astrological charts and should ideally be prescribed by a qualified Ayurvedic or Vedic astrology expert to ensure they are suitable for the wearer’s energy alignment and dosha balance.

Sloka:

"रक्षणायाः प्रभुः स्वार्थे सुखायैषां प्रयोजनम्‌।
रत्नाभरणधारणं निःश्रेयसकरं नृणाम्‌॥"
Translation: "Wearing gemstones provides protection, personal benefit, and happiness, bestowing great blessings upon the wearer."

1. Enhances Physical and Mental Health: Gemstones are believed to resonate with the body’s energy centers, enhancing overall health, mental clarity, and focus.
2. Balancing Doshas: Specific gemstones help balance the doshas, such as emerald for calming Pitta, yellow sapphire for fortifying Kapha, and blue sapphire for pacifying Vata.
3. Protection from Negative Influences: Gemstones protect against harmful planetary influences, stabilizing emotional states and promoting resilience.
4. Increased Prosperity and Confidence: Wearing gemstones aligned with one’s astrological chart is believed to attract fortune, confidence, and inner strength.
5. Spiritual Growth: Gemstones aid in aligning with cosmic energies, enhancing meditation, focus, and personal growth.