Our Planetary Gemology Blog

by Richard S. Brown, PG Let’s examine Blue sapphires as described in ancient Sanskrit literatures. First we look at Sapphire in Vedic Legend Blue Sapphire In the Legend of Devi Shakuntala The ancient Sanskrit scriptures known as the Puranas contain a well-known story...

by Richard S. Brown, PG Taoist Scholar Daniel P. Reid wrote the following… “I just realised something about the three lines you put at the bottom of all your rings, your distinctive logo. “In ancient Taoist iconography linked to the classic “Book of Change” (the...

by Richard S. Brown, PGRudraksha seed is botanically known as Elaiocarpus/Elaeocarpus Ganitrus Roxb. It’s medicinal and divine properties have been known from time immemorial. It is said that only one who has the divine blessings of Lord Shiva (The destroyer in the...

Donating Gems to Appease Harmful Planets Ref. Graha-gochar-jyotish Most astrological practitioners agree that gems should be used to enhance a person’s good (anukul) planet, but some are unsure what should be done to appease harmful (pratikul) planets. We began...

SACRED GEMOLOGY   Natural Hallowed Objects of AsiaCompiled by Richard Shaw Brown and various authors   (Note: Does not include sacred by-products such as Milk, Honey, etc, nor cremation relics, nor grains like rice, etc. A sacred object is here defined not...

by Richard S. Brown, PG Gomti refers to the sacred river in mystical Dwarka (India) where this natural talisman is found, and chakra means a wheel. It is also known as Cows ’s Eye, Naga Chakra, Dwarka Chakra, Krishna Chakra and Lakshmi Chakra. — Approx. One inch wide....

I would like to address the sometimes presumption that gems, not gem talismans, MUST touch on the skin, as some claim this to be going by the book.  Because I have read many things from Mani Mala to Agni Purana, from Brihat Jataka to the works of contemporary scholars...

AGT’s simple version initiation ceremony before first wearing talismans. The AGT certificate, which describes your numbered talisman, is either with the talisman or is coming by airmail, and it contains the essential mantra, day and time. Here I will describe how to...

by Richard S Brown, PG •Sun: Core self, central energies, relations to government •Moon: Emotions, overall nervous makeup, way of relating to life •Mars: Raw energy, aggression, lower side •Mercury: Intellect, communication ability, diplomatic nature •Jupiter: One’s...

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 By Richard S Brown, PG Why do gems have value? Why does any “thing” have value? If we analyze the factors we can see four factors at play, and with a 5th factor also coming into play as the case may be. These 5 value factors are: Beauty Rarity Durability Portability...