by admin | Jan 29, 2018 | Gemology
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....
by admin | Jan 29, 2018 | Gemology
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 admin | Jan 29, 2018 | Gemology
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...
by admin | Jan 29, 2018 | Gemology
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 admin | Jan 29, 2018 | Gemology
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...
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