Jewelry
studded with different gems is quite popular among Indians. For reasons
ranging from spiritual to aesthetic to health, gemstone jewelry has
become the part of life of Indian women and men both. These stone
jewelries are worn according to the individual's astrological chart and
ruling of planet. Navaratna i.e. the combination of nine gems together,
to form a necklace forms important part in the life and fashion of
Indian women. These stones are believed to have extraordinary healing
power.
Each gem in the mala has certain attributes of healing properties. Some
stone jewelries are believed to protect against poisonous substances and
banishe any evil spirits that hover around. The commercial importance of
gems has been increasing recently, for various reasons like their
traditional role in the life of Indians and growing consciousness among
people. It is believed that except for the emerald, all other precious
stones were mined in India. India had developed technology of gem
preparation even in early centuries of Christian era.
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