Gemstones
Choosing a Gemstone Responsibly
By Dilip Kumar Sharma · 9 February 2026 · 3 min read
Gemstone remedies are popular because they are simple to follow. That simplicity is also why they are so often applied carelessly — a stone chosen because a friend benefited from it, or because of a general recommendation for a sun sign.
What a proper recommendation involves
The chart is studied first. Only then is a stone identified, along with the appropriate weight, the metal, the finger, and the manner and timing of wearing it. Each of these details matters in traditional practice.
If you already wear a stone
Bring it up during your consultation. Stones already being worn are reviewed against the chart, and sometimes the most useful advice is to stop wearing one.