Frequently Asked Questions

1) Why do people wear astrological gemstones?  

2) Do you have other Navaratna designs?

3) Are your prices competitive?

4) What are the Steps in Getting a Bangle?

5) I see that the bangle is worn around the upper arm. Is that comfortable?

6) Are there other forms of positive action one might take in addition to wearing, or in place of, gems?

7) I have had different astrologers recommend me to different astrological gem dealers. How do you suggest I evaluate these recommendations?

8) How much should I spend on my gems?

9) I have had three different astrologers give me different gem recommendations can you comment on this?

10) Are synthetic gemstones equal to natural gemstones?

11) Should I wear the stones all the time?

12) My Vedic astrologer suggested I get a substitute gem instead of the more expensive one. What do you think of this?

13) Do you sell stones smaller than two carats?

14) Can I still get the same benefits by spending less on the gems?

15) What is your view on Navaratna (nine gem) rings?

16) A two carat cut and faceted diamond would be prohibitively expensive. Isn't there a substitute gem for the diamond?

17) Could you give me more information on why you favor laboratory-grown ruby crystal material over natural?

18) Will I feel the difference when I put on the bangle?

19) Why are Uranus, Neptune and Pluto not considered to be primary influences by most Vedic astrologers?

20) I notice from your drawings that the gems are set with the flat side touching the skin I would prefer the gems to be facing outside so that the jewelry looks more beautiful. Why do you do it this way?

21) Is bigger better?

22) I have read the claims promoted from Jyotish. Do you really believe them?

23) How else do you think that gems help?

24) Do you provide a “starter bangle”, so that I can add more gems later, as I can afford them? And would a “starter bangle” include a time payment plan?

25) How much do navaratnas cost?

26) Why do you choose to work in silver and yellow gold versus white gold? Is it to  give the greatest affordability or for another electromagnetic reason?

27) What's your opinion on lab-grown diamonds?  Aren't some of the higher-quality lab-grown diamonds out there chemically the same as mined diamonds?  

28) How is an astrological ring designed?

29) I had a free reading done and I'm wondering why my chart doesn't match up with previous readings I've had?

30) I read that Astrogems offers a free 9 gem Planetary recommendation service along with a free vedic horoscope, could you explain this further and show a sample of one?

31) I noticed that though Paramahansa Yogananda wore a nine gem astrological bangle, a three metal bangle and the lead and silver bangle that he refers to in the Autobiography of a Yogi... Self-realization Fellowship only sells the three metal astrological bangle made of gold. Silver and copper. Could you explain why they do not promote the nine gem bangle? And could you also explain how they are different in their effect?

For more information, please see the extensive essay on the influence of gems in our lives.