1. Ruby : Ruby is a gemstone of the corundum family and is attractive because of its brilliance, if it is crystal clear and transparent. It is found in a variety of crimson and scarlet red colors ranging from pink to a deep ruddy violet color. It gives name, fame, virtue, vigor, warmth, commanding power to its user & also enhances the status of a person. It helps to cure peptic ulcer, fever, rheumatism, gout.. Ruby should be used in Gold. The finest quality ruby has a delicate rose color, similar to the eye of a living cuckoo.
2. Pearl : A pearl removes the evil effects of moon and it strengthens the mind and increases the good sleep and cures insomnia. It also gives good memory, cures uterine disorders, heart trouble and eye diseases, hysteria, pleurisy , increases sexual strength and makes the conjugal life happy, removes melancholy and increases fortune. The finest pearl is that which has no foreign matter in its core. Pearls are obtained from eight sources, which are Sky Pearl, Cobra Pearl, Bamboo Pearl, Hog Pearl, Elephantine Pearl, Conch Pearl, Fish Pearl and Oyster Pearl.
3. Coral : Coral is a calcareous, skeleton-like deposit of the coral polyp- a tiny invertebrate that dwells in quiet waters and is found at depths ranging from 20 to 1,000 feet. The color of coral depends on the depth at which it is found - below 160 feet its color is light. Coral instills courage in its user. It also helps in curing blood related diseases. it ensures material happiness, recovery from diseases indicated by Mars such as fever, cough etc.. It is found in many shades of red and pink. The color usually ranges from white to pink to vermilion red and deep scarlet.
4. Emerald : Emerald is a gemstone of green color belonging to the family of beryl gems. This gemstone is rare because it is very difficult to find a flawless emerald. Most emeralds are defective, having a feather - like crack and inclusions.It increases intelligence and brain power. It improves faculties related to brain such as memory, communication, intuition, the intellect and the ability to learn. Means, to find an emerald that is of rich green color, perfectly transparent, with a velvety reflection and high specific gravity is difficult. It is advised that newly wed couples should not wear this because it impairs conjugal happiness due to reduction in sexual desires.
5. Topaz : Topaz is one of the most widely used gems to help achieve better financial status. It is also believed that if there are obstructions in finding a suitable match for a girl, she gets married by wearing Topaz. This is normally yellow in color. It improves vision, gives life security, protects one from poverty, removes adversity, misfortune and melancholy.
6. Diamond : Diamond is luminous and dazzling, and emits sparks of light. A fine diamond is effulgent, radiant, and delightful. It is as soothing to the eyes as the Moon; it is lovely and magnificent and has the self-luminous quality of a clear crystal. It is brilliant and radiates rainbows of light all around. The one who wears a diamond has a luxurious life. It enhances the name, fame and artistic quality of a person. It also improves the sexual power, cures diabetes, diseases of urine and venereal diseases, skin and uterine diseases. Ancient Hindu scriptures mention eight types of diamonds namely- Hanspati, Kamlapati, Vasanti, Vajraneel, Vanaspati, Sbyamvajra, Telia, and Sanloyi.
7. Yellow Sapphire : A gem of the corundum family, yellow sapphire is a twin of ruby and blue sapphire. It is found in yellow, golden, and orange colors, as well as in a colorless variety known as white sapphire. Yellow sapphire gemstones are very useful in astrology and vedic properties. It has many healing powers and is very important in star signs. this gem increase financial status. It also gives wealth, good health, fame, name, honour and success to its user.
8. Blue Sapphire : The blue sapphire is a gem of the corundum family. Sometimes white sapphires, rubies, and blue sapphires are found in the same mine, and that is why there is a mixture of colors in the crystals of these gems. A Blue Sapphire removes evil effects of Saturn. It is said that blue sapphire has the magical power to elevate its user to a higher status from all sides. However there is a caution. Sometimes this stone may react adversely. It is suggested that Blue Sapphire should be tested for one week before final wearing. It can give you everything that you desire such as health, wealth, longevity, happiness. It also restores lost wealth and property and Can improve fertility in a barren women. It is the hardest of all the gems.
9. Gomed : A good-quality hessonite, the gemstone of Rahu, is one that reflects a nice honey color.The Shadow planet Rahu is supposed to be responsible for all sorts of delays or very late fulfillment of ambitions. Gomed helps in achieving speedy success in less time than expected. It cures diseases caused by affliction of Rahu and Saturn and if Rahu is well posited, it gives beneficial results during its major period and sub-periods, removes fear, creates clarity of mind, and helps spiritual growth. It also increase appetite, vitality, confers good health, wealth, happiness and all sound prosperity. Zircon has a considerable range of colors and is found in red, blue, green, yellow, orange, and brown shades. Blue and green hessonite or the white colorless variety of hessonite is not associated with Rahu.
10. Cat's Eye : Cat's Eye is an aluminate of beryllium - a mixture of aluminum and beryllium - having traces of oxide of iron and chromium, which serve as coloring agents and give it brownish and greenish tinges. It has a chatoyant glowing from inside like the eye of a cat and having white fibers. The brighter the fiber, the higher is the quality of the gem.it eradicates the evil influences of Ketu and diseases given by Mars.it protects its wearer from hidden enemies, mysterious dangers and diseases. For businessmen, it is a miraculous result giving stone. Bestows wealth by secret means like horse racing, gambling, stock exchange market and speculations.. Cat's-eye has a silky streak of light that moves with the turning of the stone like a gleam in a straight line across the stone.