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White Sapphire (Safed Pukhraj) Buying Guide: 7 Expert Tips for the Perfect Gemstone
15 Sept 20249 min read

White Sapphire (Safed Pukhraj) Buying Guide: 7 Expert Tips for the Perfect Gemstone

White Sapphire, known in India as Safed Pukhraj, is a gemstone…

Red Coral (Moonga) Buying Guide: 7 Expert Tips for the Perfect Gemstone
15 Sept 202421 min read

Red Coral (Moonga) Buying Guide: 7 Expert Tips for the Perfect Gemstone

Red Coral, known in India as the powerful Moonga or Praval, is a unique organic…

Pearl (Moti) Buying Guide: 7 Expert Tips for the Perfect Gemstone
15 Sept 202411 min read

Pearl (Moti) Buying Guide: 7 Expert Tips for the Perfect Gemstone

Pearl, known in India as the serene Moti, is a timeless organic gemstone, a treasure…

Ruby (Manik) Buying Guide: 7 Expert Tips for the Perfect Gemstone
15 Sept 202410 min read

Ruby (Manik) Buying Guide: 7 Expert Tips for the Perfect Gemstone

Ruby, the undisputed king of gemstones, known in India as Manik, is a symbol of power, passion, and sovereignty. Its fiery crimson hue has captivated royalty…

How to Identify Original Sphatik Stone: Crystal vs Glass Guide (2026)
15 Sept 202413 min read

How to Identify Original Sphatik Stone: Crystal vs Glass Guide (2026)

Worried about buying fake Sphatik? You're not alone. The Indian market is flooded with inexpensive machine-molded glass sold as "original Sphatik" — and even…

White Coral (Safed Moonga) Buying Guide: 7 Expert Tips for the Perfect Gemstone
15 Sept 202413 min read

White Coral (Safed Moonga) Buying Guide: 7 Expert Tips for the Perfect Gemstone

White Coral, known in India as the serene Safed Moonga, is an organic gemstone cherished for its pure, calming appearance and significant astrological…

Firoza Stone (Turquoise) Price 2026: Untreated vs Stabilized, Irani vs American
15 Sept 202424 min read

Firoza Stone (Turquoise) Price 2026: Untreated vs Stabilized, Irani vs American

A Firoza stone (Turquoise) is one of the oldest gemstones worked by man, and one of the hardest to buy with confidence. Roughly 90% of the turquoise sold…

Tiger Eye (Chitti) Buying Guide: Price, Real vs Glass, Ketu Upratna
15 Sept 202412 min read

Tiger Eye (Chitti) Buying Guide: Price, Real vs Glass, Ketu Upratna

Tiger Eye is a captivating gemstone known for its mesmerizing chatoyancy—a silky, lustrous band of light that moves across the surface like the eye…

Original Onyx Stone (Onex Ratna): Black and Green Onyx Price Guide India (2026)
15 Sept 202411 min read

Original Onyx Stone (Onex Ratna): Black and Green Onyx Price Guide India (2026)

Looking for an authentic Onex Ratna (Onyx stone)? With its deep black elegance or vibrant green appeal, Onyx has been valued for centuries as a stone…

Iolite (Kaka Neeli) Buying Guide: Price per Carat, Pleochroism and the Neelam Upratna
15 Sept 20249 min read

Iolite (Kaka Neeli) Buying Guide: Price per Carat, Pleochroism and the Neelam Upratna

Iolite, known in India as Kaka Neeli or simply Neeli, is a gemstone celebrated for its enchanting violet-blue hue and a remarkable optical property known…

Citrine (Sunela) Buying Guide: Price per Carat, Heated vs Natural, and the Pukhraj Upratna
15 Sept 202411 min read

Citrine (Sunela) Buying Guide: Price per Carat, Heated vs Natural, and the Pukhraj Upratna

Citrine, known in India as Sunela, is a gemstone that radiates the warm, joyful energy of the sun. As a variety of quartz, it is celebrated for its beautiful…

Cat's Eye Stone Guide: Chrysoberyl Lehsunia vs Quartz, Price per Carat (2026)
15 Sept 202417 min read

Cat's Eye Stone Guide: Chrysoberyl Lehsunia vs Quartz, Price per Carat (2026)

"Cat's eye" is not one stone, and that single fact is where most Indian buyers lose their money. Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye is the true Lehsunia of Jyotish…