Gem Stones

Birth signs, ruling planets, lucky stones, finger placement & benefits

All Types of Lucky Birth Stones

Guided by ruler planet • Recommended stones • Best day & finger to wear

Birth Sign (Rasi)	Lucky Birth Stones	Starting Day	Finger	Stones
Aries (Mesh)	Red Coral (Avala)	Tuesday	3rd
Taurus (Vrishabha)	Diamond, White Sapphire, White Topaz, Fire Opal or Turquoise	Friday	1st
Gemini (Mithun)	Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Peridot or Aquamarine	Wednesday	4th
Cancer (Kark)	Pearl or Moonstone	Monday	4th
Leo (Simha)	Garnet, Bloodstone, Ruby, Star Ruby	Sunday	3rd
Virgo (Kanya)	Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Peridot or Aquamarine	Wednesday	4th
Libra (Tula)	Diamond, White Sapphire, White Topaz, Fire Opal, Turquoise	Friday	1st
Scorpio (Vrischika)	Red Coral (Avala)	Tuesday	3rd
Sagittarius (Dhanu)	Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) or Golden Topaz	Thursday	1st
Capricorn (Makar)	Blue Sapphire (Neelam), Amethyst or Lapis Lazuli	Saturday	2nd
Aquarius (Kumbh)	Blue Sapphire (Neelam), Amethyst or Lapis Lazuli	Saturday	2nd
Pisces (Meen)	Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) or Golden Topaz	Thursday	1st

Benefits of Each Gem

AMETHYST

Helps in spiritual uplift; carrier of violet rays, calms the mind and enhances psychic abilities.

AQUAMARINE

Inculcates love and mercy; stirs the unconscious and reminds one of the spirit; helps recognise truth and be open to change.

BLOODSTONE

Reduces stress and promotes psychic healing; removes toxins from the blood.

CORAL

Enhances emotional well-being.

DIAMOND

Enhances personal clarity; strengthens kidneys and reproductive organs.

EMERALD

Carrier of green rays; helps maintain physical & emotional harmony.

MOONSTONE

Helps foretell the future; balances emotions & promotes happiness; linked with the ‘goddess’ & ‘mother’ energies.

NAVGRAH

When all nine planetary gems are set together; substitute stones should not be used for the Nav Gems pendant.

RUBY

Blesses with children, wealth and property; brings prosperity and precious fame; protection from fear, afflictions, sorrow and disasters.

YELLOW SAPPHIRE

Good health, wisdom, property, longevity, name, honours and fame; affords protection from evil spirits.

BLUE SAPPHIRE

Removes poverty and grants almost everything one may desire—health, wealth, longevity, happiness and property.

GOMEDHA (Hessonite)

Ensures native’s safety and protection from deadly enemies; bestows health, wealth and prosperity; considered helpful to warriors.

CAT’S EYE

Restores lost wealth; removes poverty and diseases; ensures conquest over enemies and affords protection from evil.

PEARL

Blessed by Goddess Lakshmi; longevity and absolution of sins; bestows vitality, intelligence and high position in life, name and fame.

Gems, Planets & Birth-Date Guide

Exact three-column layout with finger positions and detailed benefits

GEMS & THEIR PLANETS

Gem	Planet	Metal	Symbol of
Ruby	Sun	Gold	Happiness
Pearl	Moon	Silver	Purity
Coral	Mars	Copper	Strength
Emerald	Mercury	Gold	Fertility
Yellow Sapphire	Jupiter	Gold	Prosperity
Diamond	Venus	Gold	Love
Blue Sapphire	Saturn	Iron	Fortitude
Hessonite (Gomed)	Rahu	—	Protection
Cat’s Eye	Ketu	—	Intuition

Finger-wise Gem Placement

Typical placements used in the reference: Thumb (Ketu/neutral), Index (Yellow Sapphire/Jupiter),
Middle (Blue Sapphire/Saturn), Ring (Diamond/Ruby), Little (Pearl/Emerald).

Note: exact finger choice may vary by tradition — consult your gemologist.

GEMS ACCORDING TO BIRTH DATE

Date of Birth	Gems to be Worn
Jan 21 – Feb 20	Blue Sapphire, Diamond
Feb 21 – Mar 20	Bloodstone, Diamond
Mar 21 – Apr 20	Ruby, Amethyst
Apr 21 – May 20	Cat’s Eye, Emerald
May 21 – Jun 20	Yellow Sapphire
Jun 21 – Jul 20	Diamond, Moonstone
Jul 21 – Aug 20	Ruby, Yellow Sapphire
Aug 21 – Sep 20	Moonstone, Emerald
Sep 21 – Oct 20	Emerald, Diamond
Oct 21 – Nov 20	Ruby, Coral
Nov 21 – Dec 20	Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise
Dec 21 – Jan 20	Blue Sapphire, Turquoise