| The nine jewels or the Navratan are considered to be extremely fascinating and number nine is also said to be lucky. A combination of nine auspicious stones strung together ensures the well being of the wearer.
According to ancient Indian belief each color is associated with a particular gem, which in turn is associated with a particular planet. According to astrologers, a gem is beneficial when worn in the phase of a particular planet as these stones also affect our health and destinies.
Planets and their stones can be divided as follows:
| Planet |
Gemstone |
| Sun (Surya) |
Ruby (Manik) |
| Moon (Chandra) |
White Pearl (Moti) |
| Mars (Mangal) |
Red Coral (Moonga) |
| Mercury (Budha) |
Emerald (Panna) |
| Jupiter (Guru) |
Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) |
| Rahu |
Gomedha |
| Ketu |
Cat’s Eye (Lahusunia) |
| GEMSTONE |
RULING PLANET |
ZODIAC MOON SIGN |
| Ruby |
Sun |
Leo |
| Pearl |
Moon |
Cancer |
| Coral |
Mars |
Aries/Scorpio |
| Emerald |
Mercury |
Gemini/Virgo |
| Yellow Sapphire |
Jupiter |
Sagittarius/ Pisces |
| Diamond |
Venus |
Taurus /Libra |
| Blue Sapphire |
Saturn |
Capricorn/Aquarius |
| Hessonite |
Rahu* |
Not applicable |
| Cat's eye |
Ketu* |
Not applicable |
According to the Hindu astrology, the nine planets of the solar system are represented by precious stones. It is believed that the navaratna or the nine stones when worn together bring abundant wealth, happiness, renown, longevity, honor and mental peace.
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