According to Indian astrology, stones are suggested only after verifying one's horoscope. If a planet is weak in the horoscope, wearing the particular stone for it is said to boost the influence of the respective planets in your life bringing with it the related benefits.

For every stone, astrologers recommend a finger on which it is to be worn and an auspicious time to commence wearing it. Astrology doesn't support the wearing of some stones and agrees with the use of others. But this depends entirely on the individual's horoscope. So the wearing of a gemstone should ideally be commenced only after consulting an astrologer. All gems have semiprecious stone.

Pearl (Vycranth)

Pearl represents the Moon. Believed to bring mental peace, economic prosperity, higher education and enhanced family status, its use during the period of the Moon brings favours. The Pearl is also used to heal eye related illnesses, any mental disorders and to assist good lactation. The ideal time to commence wearing a pearl is within an hour of sunrise on Monday. It is to be worn on the ring finger.

Coral (Pavizham)

Coral represents the planet Mars. Worn on the ring finger, it is supposed to be most favourable when Mars is prominent in one's life. Coral is widely used to enhance professional creativity, aid in the gaining of land and property, and to ensure a long married life. Believed to heal blood related diseases, the best time to start wearing it would be a Tuesday, within an hour of sunrise.

Emerald (Marathakam)

Wearing an Emerald is said to bring prosperity in education, banking and research. Emeralds are believed to be lucky for teachers, journalists and computer professionals. Emerald represents the planet Mercury. Therefore, it's most favourable during Mercury's phase. Emerald is believed to heal diseases related to the nervous system. Within an hour of sunrise on a Wednesday is ideal to commence wearing one. Emeralds should be worn on the small finger.

Yellow Sapphire (Pushyarag)

Yellow Sapphire represents Jupiter and is said to bring luck and blessings from God. It is believed that using this stone blesses you with offspring, promotions administrative powers and interest in religious matters. A Thursday within an hour of sunrise, is auspicious for commencing its use. 'Pushyarag' is worn on the index finger.

Diamond (Heerka)

Diamond represents the planet Venus and brings favours such as success in matters of the heart, timely marriage and enhancement of beauty. It is also believed that wearing a diamond is most favourable when used in the period of Venus and when worn on the ring finger. Within an hour of sunrise on a Friday is auspicious for commencing the use of this stone.

Blue Sapphire (Neela)

This stone represents Saturn and using it when this planet is ruling your life brings luck and prosperity. Mainly to do away with rheumatism and lung diseases, the 'neela' is also believed to help people engaged in meditation and yoga. A Saturday, within an hour of sunrise, is ideal for commencing the use of one. Ideally, the stone should be set in gold or silver and worn on the middle finger.

Hessonite (Gomedha)

This stone represents 'Rahu' and hence brings luck when used during its rule in your life. It favours people who wish to be employed overseas and is believed to heal illnesses related to the intestine, skin and veins. The most auspicious time for commencing the use of this stone is within an hour of sunrise on a Saturday. It is worn on the ring finger.

Cat's Eye (Vydoorya)

The use of this stone brings favours during the period of 'Kethu'. It is believed that the use of Cat's Eye will help to avoid miscarriage, heal urinary disorders, allergies and grant educational progress. The auspicious time to commence using this stone is within an hour of sunrise on a Tuesday. Cat's Eye must be set in a gold ring and worn on the ring finger.

Ruby (Padmarag)

Ruby represents the Sun. It is supposed to bring you economic stability, favours from authorities and benefits from governmental bodies. It has also been used to heal eye related illnesses. The Ruby is most effective in the period of the Sun. The most auspicious time to start wearing a Ruby is on a Sunday, within an hour of sunrise. Wear it set in gold on the ring finger.