Smaragdus (Smaragdos) Stone

The original Smaragdus stone is a precious gem belonging to the famous beryl mineral group. As per Vedic astrology, this gem is associated with Mercury(Budh). A genuine Smaragdos gemstone normally displays shades ranging from soft green to deep emerald green.

Major sources of this gemstone include Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Russia, and Afghanistan. Smaragdos are believed to bring prosperity, intelligence, and mental clarity to the wearer. Due to its beauty and astrological importance, this gemstone is widely used in both astrological jewelry and luxury gemstone collections.

According to Vedic astrology, the Smaragdos gemstone helps strengthen Mercury’s positive influence. In addition to this, it also provides numerous other benefits to the wearer, which are listed below:

Improves Intelligence and Communication:
It is believed to enhance clarity of thought and communication skills.

Supports Career Growth:
Often recommended for professionals working in education, writing, and business.

Enhances Creativity and Focus:
This gemstone may help improve creativity and concentration.

Promotes Emotional Balance:
It is believed to calm the mind and reduce stress.

The suitability of stone depends on the position of Mercury in the birth chart, but it is generally considered beneficial for the natives of Virgo and Gemini natives. In addition to this, it can also be worn by people working in the fields related to education, writing, journalism, communication, finance, and accounting.  However, you should consult an astrologer before wearing this gem.

To obtain the best results, it should be worn according to the guidelines provided by an expert astrologer.

Metal: For getting the best results, this gemstone should be worn after being set inside a ring or pendant made up of either Gold or silver.

Finger: This ring should be worn on the Little finger of the dominant hand, since it is the finger associated with the planet Mercury.

Day and Time:  The best time to wear this ring is on Wednesday morning during Shukla Paksha(Waxing Moon Phase).

Weight: The ideal weight of this gemstone for astrological purposes is 4 to 6 carats, but it may vary from person to person.

Purification Ritual: Clean with Panchamrit and chant “Om Bum Budhaya Namah” 108 times.

The Smaragdos stone price in India generally ranges from ₹2,000 to ₹70,000 per carat, depending on color, clarity, origin, and cut. But gems with dark green color and high transparency are considered the most valuable, and their prices can go above the mentioned price range. At RashiRatanBhagya, you can buy certified natural Smaragdos gemstones with authenticity certificates from IGI, ITLGJ, GSI, and GJEPC