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Since the learned hold diamond to be the most effulgent of all precious stones, we shall first describe the mode of testing the diamond.

The least particle of bone of the conquerer of Indra, falling or dropping down from the sky in a country, germinates diamond-crystals of varied shapes. The eight regions or divisions of the country in which diamond is found, are the Himalayas, the Matangas, the provinces of Anga, Saurastra, Poundra, Kalinga, Koshala, the basin of the river Venva, and the country of the Souveras. Diamonds found in the region of the Himalays, are tinged with a little copper-colour, while those found in the basin of the Venva are coloured like the disc of the full moon. Diamonds found in the country of the Souvera, are possessed of a lustre similar to the deep shade of a black rain cloud, while those found in the country of Saurashtra, shine with a eopper-coloured effulgence. Diamonds found in the country of Kalinga, are coloured like the molten gold, while those found in Koshala are yellow. Diamonds found in the country of Poundra, are coloured blue, while those found in the regions of the Matangas, are yellowish in their hue.

Gods are supposed to dwell in a particle of diamond, wherever found, which is possessed of a clear, light shade and the usual commendable features, is smooth and even at the sides, and is divested of all threatening traits such as scratches, dot like impressions, marks of crowds feet, or clouding impurities in its interior. Coloured diamonds, should be be regarded as presided over by different divinities according to their respective hues. Green, white, yellow, brown, blue and copper-coloured diamonds are ascribed to the direct tutelage of the Sun, Varuna, Indra, the Fire-God, the Lord of the Pitris and the Maruts, respectively.

A Brahmana is enjoined to wear a diamond which is coloured like a conch shell, or a Kumuda flower or a white Crystal, whereas a Kshatriya should wear one that is coloured brownish yellow like the eyes of a hare. A diamond possessed of a soft greenish colour like the tender leaves of a plantam tree, prove beneficial to a man of the Vaishya class, while a Shudra would do well to wear a diamond that has a lustre like that of a newly washed sword. Diamonds which are coloured yellow or possessed of a hue like that of a coral or a Java flower, (China Rose) should be held as fit only for the use of a king and would prove positively harmful to any man occupying a lower position in life. A king in his capacity of the lord of all the castes, is privileged to wear diamonds of any colour he pleases, provided they are not vitiated by the prohibited features, whereas such a conduct on the part of an ordinary man, is sure to be attended with evil consequences.

A diamond possessed of a double or dubious shade or Colour, should be looked upon as portending dire calamities like the birth of an illegimate or half caste child in the family, etc. A diamond [should not be used only with a look to the caste or class it specifically belongs to, inasmuch as a diamond possessed of all the commendable features proves as a source of boundless prosperity to its wearer, whereas a diamond vitiated by any of the condemnable traits, turns out to be a spring of unmitigated evil,

A diamond with one of its angles or horns broken or mutilated, or looking as if scratched, withered or trampled down, should not be retained in the household, though otherwise possessed of all commendable features, as it would certainly bring hosts of unsuspected evils in its train. The goddess of wealth is sure to part company with a person who is impudent enough to wear a diamond which emits a red glare through one of its mutilated horns or angles and looks cloudy and impure at the centre. A diamond scratched in any part of its body and which appears to be painted with stripes of red in the inside, robs the decent competence of its wearer, and subsequently brings on his death and ruin. A diamond found in its natural state in the bed of a mine, is either hexagonal or octagonal in shape or appears like a polygon of twelve sides with all its exterior angles or points prominently marked and equally sharpened.

A diamond, cut into the shape of a regular hexagon with well-smoothed sides and well-marked points or angles, and shedding a clear prismatic lustre from the inside and divested of all the harmful traits described in the books on gems and precious stones, is to be rarely found even amidst the treasures of crowned heads. Prosperity, long life, increase of wives and progeny and domestic animals, and the bringing home of a teeming harvest, attend on the use of a diamond, keen and well marked in its points, clear in lustre and divested of the characteristic baneful traits. Serpents, tigers, and thieves fly from the presence of a person wearing such a diamond. Fatal and dreadful poisons, secretly administered, prove inoperative in his system and all his possessions enjoy a sort of immunity from acts of incendiarism or erosions by water. The complexion of such a person improves in its healthful glow and all his undertakings become prosperous and thriving.

A diamond, devoid of all the characteristic blemishes and weighing twenty tandulam in weight, and worn by a man, should be regarded as double in value of the standard of appraising used in respect of ascertaining the water, lustre price and the commendable traits of diamond. Fractions such 1/3, 1/6, 1/10, 1/15, 1/80 or 1/100 should respectively used in computing the price of a diamond, wherever it would be found necessary to appraise a diamond by the standard of another diamond of greater weight and brilliancy. An infinitesimally small fraction in such an instance, should be computed as equal to a thousandth part of the latter in price. Eight seeds of white sesamum equal a Tandulam in weight, and the use of a diamond weighing less than even the latter standard-measure, is not prohibited. A diamond possessed of all the commendable traits and found to float on the water itì test, should be worn by a man in exclusion of all the other gems happening to be in his possession.

A diamond found to be affected with small defects whether visible or invisible to the naked eyes, should be appraised at a price equal to a tenth part of that of a diamond of similar water and weight, but devoid of all such blemishes. A diamond marked with many a patent defect, whether great, or small should not be appraised at a price even equal to a hundredth part of that of a similar stainless diamond. A diamond otherwise defective, but set in a prepared article of ornament, should be valued at a very low price. A diamond of the first water, but found to be otherwise possessed of. any of the condemnable traits, should not be set in a royal ornament even for the purpose of decoration. Diamonds are prohibited as articles of female wear, as they are possessed of the mystic virtues of making them sterile and unhappy. A diamond which has a stunted, elongated or a flattened look like that of a thrashed paddy, should be looked upon as devoid of all commendable features.

Imitation diamonds are made by skilful artisans with such substances as the iron, the Pushparaga (topaz) the Gomeda, the Vaiduryyam (lapis-lazuli), the crystal and the glass, and hence their genuineness should be made to be tested by experts, well-versed in the art of recognising and appraising precious stones. A diamond offered for sale, should be put to such tests, as scratching, shana (emery wheel) and immersion in alkaline solutions. A diamond would scratch all other metals or gems, such as the iron, etc., without being scratched by any of them in return. Weight goes a long way towards the determination of a higher price of a gem or a metal, whereas the contrary should be regarded as the criterion of judgment in the case of a diamond, as laid down by the immortal gods. A Kuruvinda of inferior water can be scratched or written upon by a Kuruvinda of a higher water, while a diamond is alone capable of cutting a diamond. The lustre of all genuine gems, pearls or diamond, cut or set in an ornament, never shoot upwards, while those that are obliquely or laterally cut, emit a ray of slanting or lateral light.

A diamond scintillating with flashes of rainbow coloured hue at the centre, though otherwise stained and marked with dots and lines, or narrow at the sides, blesses its wearer with a prosperous family and well-filled granaries. A king wearing a diamond dazzling with lightning flashes, is sure to subdue the prowess of his neighbauring monarchs and to exercise an unbounded control upon bis vassals and liege subjects.

Who Should Wear a Diamond ..info from Vedic Astrology 
By MANORANJAN PRUSTY 

The diamond is one of the most adorable gemstones not only in the fashion but also in the astrological world. This most glamorous stone is used by the kings, queens, bureaucrats, aristocrats and business tycoons etc. Our sages and saints have put their dedicated effort about the benefits of wearing the diamond. It is widely known for its astrological benefits. This is the most expensive gems in the world and we all are aware of the value of the Kohinoor diamond that use to belong to India.

Diamond Ring
The diamond is the gems that represent the planet, Venus. It eliminates all the negative influence of the planet Venus. However, it is extremely expensive and very rare numbers of people can afford it.

The diamond is particularly beneficial when the planet Venus is debilitated, combusted and ill-disposed in any form in the natal chart.

It can be highly beneficial to the people who have been running through the Mahadasha and Antardasha of Venus.

The general characteristics of the planet Venus 

diamond for venus planet
Venus Planet
The planet Venus it the significator of the art, beauty, love, marriage, romance, fashion, cinema, theater, drama, comforts, beautiful house, photography, creativity and attraction from opposite sex.

When Venus is powerful in the birth chat, it can bring spectacular achievement in its ruling or related field. However, the debilitated or afflicted Venus can be noxious.

The powerfully positioned Venus can bring a beautiful wife and make your life romantic. However, the afflicted Venus can make our life disastrous.

What to do when Venus is ill-disposed in your natal chart

There are multiple remedial measures available in the Indian Vedic astrology for the planet Venus. The Yantra, Rudraksha, Mantra and the use of diamond are the most popular way of neutralizing the negative effect of the planet Venus.

In this blog post, I would like to discuss the Diamond and its benefits to the people belong to different ascendants. The diamond is not recommended to all as it has both positive and negative influences. Hence, I am going to tell if it is suitable for you.

Aries Ascendant – No
Taurus Ascendant – Yes
Gemini Ascendant – Yes
Cancer Ascendant – No
Leo Ascendant – No
Virgo Ascendant – Yes
Libra Ascendant – Yes
Scorpio Ascendant- No
Sagittarius Ascendant – No
Capricorn Ascendant – Yes
Aquarius Ascendant – Yes
Pisces Ascendant – No

Though I have recommended to wear the gemstone diamond for the people belong to Taurus Ascendant, Gemini Ascendant, Virgo Ascendant, Libra Ascendant, Capricorn Ascendant and Aquarius Ascendant, there are certain conditions when the Aries, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Pisces ascendant can also wear.

Let’s discuss what is the condition to wear diamond for each ascendant.

Diamond for Aries Ascendant

If you are born with Aries Ascendant then gemstone diamond is a big no to you. The planet Venus is the lord of the 2nd house and 7th house. As the planet Venus is the lord of the 2nd and 7th, it is considered as the Marak planet. Hence, you should not use diamond as your life stone.

However, it is only recommended if the planet Venus is placed in the own sign in Taurus and Libra and also in its exalted position in Pisces. Apart from being own signed or exalted, you should run through the Mahadasha and Antardasha Venus to reap beneficial resulted by Venus.

This gem for Venus can bring money, wealth, social standing, marital bliss and success in love and romance. It will also be extremely beneficial for the actors and people who are into creativity during the Mahadasha and Antardasha of Venus.

Diamond for Taurus Ascendant

If you belong to the Taurus Ascendant, then diamond is a highly recommended lucky stone for you. The planet Venus is the lord of the ascendant; hence it is beneficial to you. It can bring health, happiness, social establishment, harmony and general well-being.

It can bring you spectacular success if you are confined with the profession pertaining to art, hotel and hospitality, food, interior design, airlines, gems and jewelry, luxury business and cosmetic products etc.

The use of this glamorous stone can be extremely beneficial if you are under the major period or sub-period of the planet Venus.

Diamond for Gemini Ascendant

The planet Venus is the lord of the 5th and 12th house. The Venus rules over your brain power, memory, intelligence, mental courage, children and development of the children. As the planet Venus is the lord of 5th house, it is a beneficial planet and can bring fertile memory, intelligence and confidence as well. It is especially beneficial to the people those are devoid of children. if you are born with the Gemini ascendant, then diamond is highly effective and lucky stone for you. it will bring more visible result during the 20-year administration period of the Venus. Apart from memory, the planet Venus can be beneficial to your general wellbeing. It can be extremely effective when it is worn along with Emerald the gem of the ascendant lord.

Diamond for Cancer Ascendant

If the native is born with the Cancer ascendant, then wearing a diamond is not recommended. The planet Venus is the lord of the 4th and 11th house which is not beneficial as per the Parashara astrology. Hence, you should not wear it if you belong to the ascendant of Cancer.

However, it can bring visible result when the planet Venus is exalted in Pisces, own signed in Taurus and Libra. At the same time, you should be under the influence of the Venus Mahadasha and Antardasha. The use of this powerful gem can help improve the health of your mother and it can redouble your happiness quotient. You will have a large circle of friends and general wellbeing. if you are eager to have luxurious house, cars, and property then wearing diamond can be a boon for you.

Diamond for Leo Ascendant

If you belong to Leo ascendant, then you are not recommended to use diamond. The planet Venus is the lord of the 3rd house and 10th house. Hence, it is a malefic planet as per the science of the Vedic astrology.

However, you can only wear it if you are under the major period and sub – period of the Venus and the planet Venus is own signed or exalted in Pisces. The use of this royal gem can bring power, position, authority, money, wealth, success in career and profession etc. during the major period of Venus.

Diamond for Virgo Ascendant

You are highly prescribed to wear a diamond as the planet Venus is the lord of 2nd and 9th. As a lord of the 9th house the planet Venus is the most beneficial planet for this ascendant. Using Diamond as a remedial measure can be highly effective.

The use of diamond as an astral gem can bring good luck and you can get the support of nature. The wearer will get support from the father. There will be spiritual upliftment. It will bring success in money, social standing, wealth, name, and fame.

This glamorous gem can neutralize the negative effect of the Venus when it is debilitated in Virgo and afflicted by malefic planets such as Rahu, Ketu, Saturn and combusted by Sun. The result of wearing it can be visibly experienced during the Major period of the Venus. One can get the more accelerated result if used along with Emerald the gemstone of the ascendant lord.

Diamond for Libra Ascendant

If you belong to Libra ascendant, the diamond can be a boon for you as it rules the ascendant and 8th house. As it rules over the ascendant, it can enhance health, knowledge, personality, command, courage, wealth and overall success in life.

It is specifically recommended in the Vedic astrology when it is weak in 12th house in Virgo and combusted by Sun. Apart from this, the evil effect and affliction of the planet Venus by Saturn, Ketu, and Rahu can be neutralized by using it.

You can have more effective result during the Mahadasha and Antardasha of Venus.

Diamond for Scorpio Ascendant

You are not advisable to wear gemstone of Dimond if you are born with Scorpio ascendant. The planet Venus is the lord of the 7th and 12th house which is a malefic planet for the ascendant of Scorpio. Hence, it is not recommended to use Diamond as a stellar remedy.

However, you can use this powerful gemstone during the Mahadasha and Antardasha of Venus if it is posited in own sign in Libra and Taurus. You can also use during the major period of Venus when the planet Venus is posited in the exaltation in the 5th house.

The use of this stone can redouble your happiness in marriage. It can be a great help if you are not getting a right life partner. It is a good gemstone for the love birds.

Diamond for Sagittarius Ascendant

When the native is born with Sagittarius ascendant, the diamond is not advisable to wear as the planet Venus is the lord of the 6th and 10th house. As it owns 6th and 10th house it is considered as the malefic planet for the person born under the Sagittarius ascendant.

However, the Sagittarius native can wear it when the major period and sub-period of Venus is going on and the planet Venus is posited in own or exalted sign in Taurus, Libra, and Pisces.

The use of the diamond for the Sagittarius can bring success in career, profession, and business. It can also help getting rid of debt, chronic diseases, and enmity.

Diamond for Capricorn Ascendant

The diamond is highly recommended for the native born in Capricorn ascendant as the planet Venus is considered the most benefic planet. The planet Venus rules the 5th and 9th house in the horoscope which plays an important role in the native’s life.

One can use it when the planet Venus is debilitated, combusted and afflicted by the evil planets such as Saturn, Ketu, Rahu, and Mars. The diamond can neutralize the negative effects of the planet Venus.

The wearer can be successful in profession, career, and business etc. it can be highly effective those are eager to have higher studies.

The diamond can accelerate more beneficial result during the Mahadasha of the Venus.

The native can get the more effective result if it is worn along with Blue Sapphire the gemstone for the ascendant lord.

Diamond for Aquarius Ascendant

If you are born with Aquarius ascendant, then the gemstone diamond can be equally beneficial to the native belong to the Capricorn ascendant. The planet Venus is the lord of the 4th house and 9th house which is the most beneficial planet for the native.

Hence, it is highly recommended to use the Diamond throughout the life. The use of this gemstone can effectively neutralize the negative effect of the planet Venus. It can dispel the malefic effect of the Mars, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu and Sun if the Venus is afflicted.

You will get more spectacular result during the Mahadasha and Antardasha of the planet Venus. The use of diamond can bring happiness, good house, conveyances and effective friend circle. Apart from this, you can be successful in your career and profession.

This glamorous lucky stone can be more effective when it is used along with Blue Sapphire the gemstone belongs to Saturn the ascendant lord.

Diamond for Pisces Ascendant

The diamond is not recommended when the native is born in the Pisces ascendant. The planet Venus is the lord of the 3rd and 8th house which is completely a malefic planet for the native. Hence, the use of the diamond is strictly prohibited as per Vedic astrology.

However, it can be used in certain circumstances after consulting a qualified astrologer. The diamond can be prescribed if the native is running through the Mahadasha of the Venus and the planet Venus is posited in the 3rd and 8th house in own sign or it is exalted in the Pisces.

The use of diamond can improve longevity. It can make one courageous, forceful and commanding. The use of this stone can augment good relationship with the sibling.

How to use Diamond?

The weight of the diamond – 1 Karats
The metal to be used – Silver or white gold
The finger for Diamond – Middle finger
Auspicious Day – Shukla Paksha
Mantra – Om Shukraaya namah

Dip the diamond in either Ganga’s water or cow milk on Friday early in the morning? Perform the rituals with the with the mantra for Venus 108 times. You can wear it between 9 AM to 10 AM.