Precious stones are also known as gemstones. is a piece of attractive mineral, which - when cut and polished - is used to make jewelry or other adornments. However certain rocks, (such as lapis-lazuli) and organic materials (such as amber or jet) are not minerals, but are still used for jewelry, and are therefore often considered to be gemstones as well.
Gemstones have several uses. They are used to make jewelry and some people believe that they also have medicinal properties. Well gem stones make perfect gifts, so if you don't know what stone to gift there is a simple way of deciding. To make life simpler, gem stones have been categorized according to the birth stone (month of birth), the star sign, and the planet. If you are still confused, you can opt to gift your loved one a Navratna- 9 stones in one. Navratna are available in pendants as well as rings.
According to the birth stone the gem stones are categorized as follows-
January - Gamet, Emerald, Rose Quartz
February- Amethyst, Bloodstone, Onyx, Moonstone
March- Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Jade, Rock Crystal
April- Diamond, Opal, Quartz, White Sapphire
May - Emerald, Sapphire, Agate, Beryl
June- Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite, Opal
July - Ruby, Carnelian
August- Peridot, Sardonyx, Diamond, Sapphire, Jade
September- Sapphire, Agate, Moonstone, Lapis Lazuli, Pink Tourmaline, Diamond
October- Opal, Tourmaline, Jasper, Opal, Pink Tourmaline, Zircon, Aquamarine
November- Yellow Topaz, Citrine, Pearl, Topaz, Diamond
December- Blue Topaz, Turquoise, Zircon, Lapis Lazuli, Black Onyx, Ruby
According to the Star Signs the gem stones are categorized as follows:
Taurus- Golden Topaz, Yellow Coral, Emerald
Gemini- Pearl
Cancer- Red Coral
Leo- Emerald and Green Jade
Virgo- Yellow Sapphire
Libra- Diamond
Scorpio- Blue Sapphire
Sagittarius- Amethyst
Capricorn- Smoky Quartz, Beryl
Aquarius- Blue Sapphire
Pisces- Diamond, Jade, Aquamarine
Aries- Ruby, Bloodstone
According to the planets the gemstones are categorized as follows:
Sun- Ruby
Moon- Pearl
Mars- Red Coral
Mercury- Emerald and Green Jade
Jupiter- Yellow Sapphire
Venus- Diamond
Saturn- Blue Sapphire
The Navratna is said to have astrological benefits. Each of the nine stones has a different importance. The nine stones are:
Ruby- for charisma, ruling powers, energy, removing negative egoism
Diamond- for prosperity, wealth, artistic talent, personality and the power of attracting others
Emerald- for higher education, memory, alertness, gift of speaking well, improving career and financial status
Yellow Sapphire/ Topaz- for wealth, prosperity, curing diseases like- diarrhea, ulcer, jaundice, heart troubles and impotency
Hessonite- cure the ill effects of rahu, for infections, cold and bronchitis
Cat's Eye- cures the evil effects of Ketu and bestows from racing, stock and speculation
Sapphire- for longetivity, co-operation from co workers, effective working and to protect against the effects of Ezhra Sani
Coral- for purity of blood, to be a sumangali for long, for bravery, smartness and improving material happiness
Pearl- for peace of mind, blessings of parents, improving imaginative and analytical skills and to sleep peacefully
What ever the reason, the gemstones are a perfect way to express love. If for no other reason, you can gift gemstones even for the simple reason that they are beautiful.