Thursday, October 26, 2023

Certified Gemstones Buying Guide

Buyer should also be keen in getting their gemstones authenticated / certified by some good laboratories, who issues certificate with the

 

·         Report should be from a good laboratory, who is at least present online for the report verification.

·         Photograph of the gemstone bought on the report

·         Name of the buyer printed on the certificate

·         Certificate Number

·       QR Code or website link to check the authenticity report on the Laboratory’s website, this helps in digitally rechecking the report.

 Should I wear a used gemstone / Substitute / Upratna or Synthetic?

According to Indian Vedic astrology a used gemstone should not be worn because of various reasons:

·         Basically it is believed that the life time of each gemstone is limited approx 1000 days (3 years). If a person wears a gemstone more than this then, gemstone may have no effects on that person.

·         Secondly, in used gemstones, which are resold in the markets, and are offered at much lower prices may have almost zero effects depending on how long was it worn earlier, or it might carry some negative effects if it might have been sold in the market thru some  illegitimate sources.

·         There are trades where these used of gemstones are purchased at much lower cost from the seller and offered for resale at tempting prices.

 

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However there is no harm in wearing any used gemstones specifically for ornamental Jewellery and not for astrological use as far as they do not touch the wearers skin or they are in closed setting form from the lower side in the settings of Jewellery.

 

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According to Indian Vedic astrology always prefer Natural gemstone compared to any synthetic or simulant or substitute to gain good astrological effects. There are no miracles attached but every natural gemstone helps a human to change his or hers perceptions to lead a beautiful happy life ahead. Wearing any substitute / upratna / synthetic has almost no effects. Hence, most important try to approach a genuine, authenticated gem dealer who deals only in unused gemstones and does not offer any sort of buy back for your requirements. 


Saturday, September 25, 2021

 

Concrete is formed from mixture of different elements of several hardness and specific gravities that change from geographical region to region. Use of such hardness pencil is limited to providing a general guide for surface harness as per Moh’s scale of hardness.

 

Steps involved in testing hardness:

1.   1.    Start with a hardness pencil with the highest number than the surface being tested is believed to be. For beginners, start with hardness pencil No.10 until more experienced and you have a general feel for the concrete in your geographical location.

 


2.   2.     Hold the hardness pencil in the same fashion as you would generally hold a pen for writing and place the edge of your palm on the floor as if ready to write.

 


3.   3.     Reach forward with the hardness pencil and draw a small straight line towards you using the same downward pressure you would use generally while writing with a pen on paper.

 


4.    4.    You will notice the No.10 hardness pencil will easily produce a scratch. Subsequent hardness pencils will leave less and less prominent scratch. Please Do NOT force any of the hardness pencil to scratch which may damage the tip of the hardness pencils.



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5.    5.    Continue down through the various lower hardness pencils until you come across the hardness pencil which will not scratch the surface. For example if no. 6 leaves a scratch but No. 5 does not, then the ground is about 5.5 on the Moh’s scale of hardness.

 


6.   6.     Sometimes the metal from the hardness pencil may lay down and look like a scratch. A small hand glass or a 10x loupe will assist you to ascertain the scratch or line left by the hardness pencil.

 

 


7.    7.    If you are unsure whether the hardness pencil left a scratch, lightly drag the hardness pencil perpendicular across the first line. If there is a scratch, you will feel the tip of the hardness pencil drop into the grove.

 

8.  8.      Always test in 3 – 4  locations of the ground so as to conclude a more accurate result. There could also be quite one pour present in several areas of the ground, which can give widely varying results.

 

 

9.   9.     Carefully check for signs of micro-topping, self leveling or filling/patching of compounds. Scrutinize at different colors, textures or possible edge delaminating for clues.


10.    To increase your knowledge of the aggregates used in your geographical location, do a scratch test on individual stones that are exposed during the grinding, polishing process of your routine.


11.    The hardness pencil should always be sharp and in good condition.

 

12.   The hardness pencils has extremely sharp points, hence proper care should be used when handling them.


13.    Never place a loose hardness pencil in any pocket or article of clothing which may damage the tip of the hardness pencils.


14.    It must be remembered that the hardness pencil and instructions are only a guide and DO NOT cover every possible situation.


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Thursday, March 25, 2021

 Natural Tourmaline olive Green Baguette 1.55Ct


100% NATURAL EARTH MINE STONE,  GREEN TOURMALINE 1.55 CT. (Olive Green Colour)

Green Tourmaline, also known as Verdelite.


Beautiful Greenish brown olive color highly pleochroic with excellent luster & good polish for collector as well as astrological purpose, faceted in a baguette shaped. An ideal gemstone as a specimen of a dichroic gemstone for gemologist & hobbyist.


Some well known Metaphysical Properties of Green Tourmaline:

Green Tourmaline: Is also known as healer's stone not to be taken lightly.

   This lovely crystal is a strong heart chakra stone, with a masculine or yang energy. It is a powerful aid for self healing... and its vibration is notably compassionate... especially towards yourself. This compassionate vibration resonates strongly within the thymus or higher heart chakra, as this is one of the primary energies that this chakra governs.

 
The energy field of Green Tourmaline will entrain and harmonize with one's personal energy, inducing within you a deep calmness, equanimity and feeling of completeness. Through its action within the third eye chakra, it brings through stronger visualization abilities. Green Tourmaline may stimulate a stronger connection between the heart and the mind, allowing you to feel the power of Divine love.
 
Green Tourmaline is perhaps Nature's best healing crystal of the physical heart, channeling its electrical energies into the center of one's being and creating a flow of wholesome energy to all parts of the body and self. It is the masculine, or yang counterpart to the feminine heart energies of Pink Tourmaline, and enhances courage and strength, stamina and vitality. Its spiritual vibrations harmonize with the energies of the Earth as it opens the Heart Chakra and stimulates a strong resonance with Divine Love. [Simmons, 410][Ahsian, 411]
 
Ranging in hue from pale light green to darkest emerald, sometimes in shades of olive, Green Tourmaline is a gateway stone to the devic realm and provides beneficial influence to all things that live and grow. It may be used in meditation to commune with Nature spirits, and to connect physically with the spirits of plants and animals. Its rejuvenating qualities make it the most favorable of all the green life-giving stones. [Simmons 410][Raphaell 130]


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Thursday, February 25, 2021

FEBRUARY BIRTHSTONE: AMETHYST

 FEBRUARY BIRTHSTONE: AMETHYST

    For those who are born in the month of February, they have been graced with amethyst as their birthstone. Amethyst belongs to the quartz category and is easily distinguished by its pale light plum shade to deep dark purple hues. The name “Amethyst” was derived from the Greek term ‘amethustos’, meaning “sober,” and was once believed to clear the mind of the person wearing it. Greek myth also frequently associated Amethyst with Dionysus, the God of wine and festivity, which could have prompted the notion that wearing amethyst would cure drunkenness. Along with Greeks, ancient Egyptians used the gemstone Amethyst to signify the zodiac sign of the goat, which was also said to be the enemy of wines, once again connecting this gemstone as an antidote for wine.



    While the benefits and myths tend to change over time, amethyst gemstones importance continued to remain in the hearts and minds of higher-order and royal society. The dark purple gemstone graced the British Crown Jewels and stood for humility and modesty during the Renaissance period. It was a personal favorite of Queen Catherine the Great of Russia, and therefore, amethyst was a central stone in many of her jewels worn as headdresses, amulets and even crowns.

    Until the beginning of the 19th century, these purple to violet gemstones were commonly found on the hands and chests of the royal family members due to its rareness. But with large deposits of amethyst have been found because of huge demands, this made this gemstones more affordable and widely available.


    With all the above facts, it is undeniable that amethyst has played a important role in many cultures and time periods. Even today amethyst is preferred and recommended by many psychics and spiritual practitioners as a stone of peace and clarity, and can provide safe passage to various other metaphysical dimensions.

    Although it is 7 on the Moh’s scale for hardness, not hard enough like Rubies & Sapphires, amethyst is a relatively strong stone and can hold up under regular wear and tear. It may require a bit of polishing over a period of time, to preserve its luster and sparkle, but otherwise it is a sturdy purple gemstone which can be recommended for earrings, rings & necklaces. 

    One can even take care of the amethyst at home and avoid taking it to a professional jeweler for re-polishing, by just cleaning it with a ultrasonic jewelry cleaner or cleaning it with the help of soft toothbrush and mild dish soap. Be aware do not expose amethyst to steam cleaning, as this may harm your gemstone, as excessive heat can result fading the color of your amethyst. Hence one should also avoid wearing amethyst, if they are suppose to be exposed too much in sunlight like sunbathing on beach, trekking, etc.



    Normally Amethyst is also bought as gift for the loved ones born in the month of February, or as sixth wedding anniversary, one may come across lab created amethyst gemstones. Although the look of any Imitation, Lab Created or Natural Amethyst may be really identical but their cost differs a lot. It’s always the obligation of the seller, Jeweler or the merchant to reveal whether your amethyst is natural or synthetic, hence always prefer a genuine and authenticated jeweler/supplier who is equally knowledgeable (Qualified Gemologist) and also offers a certificate of authenticity along with their gemstones.


   Author:- Kaushik Sanghvi, D.Gem, F.F.I.G.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Guide to buying gemstones & jewellery online.

 

Guide to buying gemstones & jewellery online.

When it comes to buying any gemstones, most of the people today prefer to take their search online. With the option of endless leads and competitive prices offered, it becomes convenient for the customer to buy online. But many of the online purchase had some or the other bitter experiences.

We spoke to Kaushik Sanghvi (Graduate Gemologist, F.F.I.G) from Mahavir Gems, who is a third generation jeweler and has been training & educating students from last 25 years in various subjects in gems & jewellery field. Mahavir Gems is one of the top gemstone retailers online from Mumbai (India) on major search engines. Kaushik Sanghvi gave us some expert guidelines on how one can safely buy gemstone jewelry online and avoid any bitter experience.

So the first question is, why should one buy gemstones online?

Basically while searching online, one is exposed to a option of wide variety of gemstones & jewellery designs and fusions, from various suppliers while sitting at your convenient location and time which is normally a limited choice in the shops. This adds to time saving as one does not need to visit various shops. At the same time online stores saves on various operational costs like sales staff, rent, display light bills etc. compared to shops, hence they can offer competitive prices as well.





What should one be aware of when buying gemstones online

Knowing from whom you are buying and making sure that the seller is trustworthy is most important. It’s always advised to read customer reviews from a reliable search engines, that will help you to get better insight into the quality of the jewellery /gemstones sold. In addition to this, don’t forget to go through the vendor’s return policies that even help you in understanding whether the gemstones you end up buying are recycled or new and check if the item comes with an authenticity report and relevant certification on your name.









What should one expect from the retailer to make the purchase?

Clear images with normally white background from multiple angles, a surround 360-degree videos and in-depth product details will all help you to make an informed purchase decision. One can even request the seller to send a actual image/Video (without enhancement) on mobile before finalizing the selected gemstone. An online jeweler who offers specific customization options goes the extra mile to make sure 100% customer satisfactions.

The website should also be user-friendly and facilitate the experience with excellent customer service.

How does one know that a gemstone is genuine and not fake?

It is practically impossible for the customer to judge whether the gemstone is natural, synthetic (lab grown) or an imitation (fake) by just looking at it. A gemmologist with his knowledge & experience is the one who can actually differentiate between the three. Hence choose a supplier who is either himself or has employed experience gemmologist at his end.

 




Natural gemstones evolve in nature, and can be achieved by mining or exploration, whereas lab-created gemstones are the one that are constructed in controlled environments in the laboratory. Fake or imitation stones are usually any stimulant made of plastic or glass. As natural gemstones are formed naturally, they are bound to have imperfections or inclusions. Lab created gemstones, on the other hand, will almost always be perfect until and unless there are some imperfection intentionally created. A key for reference could be used in such case, “Too Good To Be True”. If someone offers at very cheap rates, as Natural Gemstones are always costlier than its counterfeits & stimulants.

Do gemstones come with a lab report just like diamond?

All gemstones just like diamonds come with a lab report. A certificate of authenticity and third-party appraisals for both diamond and colored gemstone jewellery is supplied by reputed jeweler like Mahavir Gems. This gives an extra confidence and surety to make your purchase online acknowledging you the authenticity of your gemstone and its value.

How does gemstone report impact the value of a gemstone?

Gemstones, just like diamonds, are also graded on the basis of its color, clarity, cut and carat weight, but obvious, higher the grade of the gemstone, the higher will its value be.

The prices are totally based on these factors hence; one can decide the purchase of the quality of the gemstones depending on the budget.

Should I be able to return my gemstone, if it doesn’t meet the details mentioned?

Yes, you should absolutely be allowed to return your gemstone jewellery if you are not given the things as per the details mentioned in the listing.

One should buy from jeweler who allows to return the item for a full refund if they fail to meet the details mentioned in the listing. The period for returns differs from vendor to vendor and can range somewhere between 3 to 10 days.

What gemstones should I buy in 2021?

Peridot is one gemstone most of the woman would prefer in this 2021. Apart from this, citrine, sapphire, tanzanite, opals, aquamarine, onyx, garnet, emeralds, topaz, tourmaline, amethyst, morganite and ruby are sure to appeal the customers. These gemstones have been trending for a while and with gemstone jewellery set to be a massive trend in 2021, it’s the perfect time to add some to your collection.

About Mahavirgems.in:

Founded by Kaushik Sanghvi, Mahavir Gems is a INDIA-based Gemstones & fine jewellery ecommerce retailer that specializes in customized colored gemstone & jewellery. He is himself a gemmologist and has been training & educating students from last 25 years in various subjects in gems & jewellery field. He is the third generation jeweler and has his roots deep in the gem & jewelry cutting, polishing and customized designing. They have primarily catered to larger wholesalers’, specializing in sapphires, rubies, emeralds, spinel, tourmaline, diamonds and other precious and semi-precious gemstones. In 2010, Kaushik decided to bring their family heritage directly to the public with the launch of Mahavirgems.in. To check out their extensive gemstones & jewellery collections visit their website today.

 

Disclaimer: The views expressed in the article above are those collected from the industry and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of this publishing house. Unless otherwise noted, the author is writing in his/her personal capacity. They are not intended and should not be thought to represent official ideas, attitudes, or policies of any agency or institution.

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Special Gudi Padwa 2019 Discount Offers on Certified Gems and Jewelry: Up to Rs 1.20 Lakh Benefits on Precious and Semi Precious Certified Astrological Gemstones, Pearls, Jewellery with Free Shipping within India.

HAPPY GUDI PADWA

Gudi Padwa 2019, which is also known as Maharashtrian New Year, is around India. This special festive marks the beginning of a New Year, which make it a very special as the fact people love to purchase new things. And, we often see people purchasing new certified gemstones and jewelry on Gudi Padwa.



Therefore, we do often see several discounts offers and deals from dealers. Here are the special discount deals and lucrative offers on certified Precious & Semi Precious Astrological Gemstones, Pearls & Jewellery that you shouldn't miss this Gudi Padwa. On this special occasion of Gudi Padwa 2019 Mahavir Gems Offers a special 10% off on online purchase of Certified Astrological Gemstones: Get Discounts Up to Rs 1.20 Lakhs on Yellow Sapphires, blue Sapphires, Ruby, Emeralds, Pearls and Silver Jewelry.

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