Methods of wearing gemstones are varied and are indeed important. To get the maximum benefit of gemstones it is indeed important to choose the right gemstone that would help an individual in almost all the affairs. There are a number of views and methods by which gemstones are advised to individuals. Quite ideally therefore while some opines that some gemstones are advised for planets having a malevolent influence on the individual. Others hold just the opposite view; they say that gemstones can be prescribed for planets that are having a benefic influence on the individual. Whatever it may be, each of the gemstones represents a specific planet and also the wearing of the different types of gemstone differ from one another.

To obtain the full beneficial effects of the stone, it should be worn when Moon is within a specific constellation on a specified day and time. Wearing it in the specified Nakshatra or star enhances the beneficent effects of the stone. The stone should be used in its specific ratti. The stone should also be studded in the specified metal such that it touches the finger from the bottom. Before wearing it doing proper meditation is important. The ring should also be cleaned with fresh milk and then Ganga water. Pooja should be performed and the specified Mantra should be recited 108 or 1008 times. Then the stone in the specified finger of the right hand should be worn. After wearing the ring proper donation as specified for that stone should be given. If someone is already wearing a stone then it is advisable not to wear any contradictory stone. A proper judgment of all the planets at birth is crucial in deciding which gemstone can be worn favorably and which stones have to be avoided. A wrong judgment can play disaster and prove harmful.

Before choosing a specific gemstone and wearing, it is advised to look at the ascendant Lord. This planet is the most important planet and generally controls everything in an individual’s life and most importantly health. So it is advisable to give proper priority to the ascendant Lord. The key planets for the ascendant should also be taken into consideration and is indeed an important method of wearing stones. It is therefore advisable to wear the gemstone that represents the key planets for the ascendant. Gemstones of the 6th, 8th and 12th houses should be avoided if they do not own a trine. Another important method of wearing gemstones is to avoid gemstones for planets that are in debilitation. Combination gemstones are a good option if of course the planets are friendly to each other. Lastly, the Lord of the ascendant, fifth house and ninth house are good for the native. So their gemstones should be considered

Also read on Gemstones

Classification of Gemstones	Gemstones for Planets	Powers of Gemstones
Color Absorption & Reflection in Gemstones	Methods of Wearing Gemstones	Selection of Gemstones
Colors of Gemstones	Navratna Gemstone	Semi Precious Gemstones
Significance Of Gemstones	Synthetic Gemstones	Types of Gemstones

Types of Gemstones

Agate	Chrysoprase	Kunzite	Pearl	Tiger Eye
Alexandrite	Citrine	Lapis Lazuli	Peridot	Topaz
Amber	Coral	Malachite	Quartz	Tourmaline
Amethyst	Diamond	Moissanite	Rose Quartz	Turquoise
Aquamarine	Emerald	Moonstone	Ruby	Zircon
Aventurine	Garnet	Obsidian	Sapphire
Bloodstone	Jade	Onyx	Spinel
Carnelian	Jasper	Opal	Tanzanite

Gemstones for Planets

Blue Sapphire, Gemstone for Saturn	Emerald, the Gemstone for Mercury	Pearl, the Gemstone for Moon
Cat`s eye, Gemstone of Ketu	Gomed, Gem stone of Rahu	Yellow Sapphire, the Gemstone of Jupiter
Coral, the Gemstone for Mars	Ruby, the Gemstone for Sun	Diamond, Gem Stones for Venus