Crystal
Diamond
Vajra / Heera
Carbon, cubic — Cubic, Mohs 10
Essence
Draws refined abundance, magnetism, and graceful circumstance. It works through the Crown chakra (Sahasrara), the seat of the bridge between individual consciousness and the wider field of awareness. Under Venus (Shukra)'s influence, aligns the wearer's creative and relational force with grace, refined abundance, and the reception of beauty. Reach for it when navigating clarity, abundance, leadership.
Anchors
Sourcing
Conflict-free certification required (Kimberley Process). Lab-grown diamonds are an ethically equivalent alternative. Cubic zirconia, moissanite, and white sapphire are simulants — not substitutes in the Jyotish context.
Classical lineage
“Vajra described as the gem of Venus, worn to orient the wearer toward beauty, refined abundance, and the magnetism that draws elegant circumstance.”
— Garuda Purana, Ratna-parīkṣā
Ritual of care
Solar energy recharges solar-aligned stones and clears accumulated density
Friday is Shukra's day — Venusian grace and refinement are accessible
Pairs with
The Honest Stone
What we actually know about Diamond (Carbon, cubic)
Every claim on this page is tagged with one of five evidence tiers. We separate what is mineralogically verifiable from what is classical, from what is modern belief, from what we ourselves doubt.
- •Pure carbon (C) in cubic crystal system.
- •Mohs 10 — hardest known natural substance.
- •Specific gravity 3.50-3.53; thermal conductivity diagnostic.
Verifiable by mindat.org / GIA / standard mineralogy.
- •Vajra described as the gem of Venus (Śukra), worn to orient the wearer toward beauty, refined abundance, and the magnetism that draws elegant circumstance. — Garuḍa Purāṇa, Ratna-parīkṣā chapter GP 1.87-89
Cited from a named primary source — Garuda Purana, Rasaratna Samuccaya, Brihat Samhita.
- •Set in white gold, platinum, or silver; worn on right or left ring/middle finger on Friday morning.
- •Among the safest navaratna — Venus rarely contraindicated when stone is genuine.
Held in Jyotish, Reiki, or Western metaphysical lineages — not from primary classical text.
- •Lab-grown / HPHT diamonds carry equivalent Jyotish effect — accepted in modern commentary.
Popularised post-1980s. No classical or scientific support.
What we do NOT claim
- — We do not claim diamond brings romantic partnership; classical association is supportive context, not transactional.
Authenticity & Fakes
How to tell real from imitation
Real specimens look like
Sharp facet edges, thermal conductivity test passes, fluoresces blue under UV (60% of natural diamonds), inclusions are mineral (not bubbles).
Common fakes
Cubic zirconia (CZ)
Synthetic zirconium dioxide grown for jewellery.
Tell-tale sign · Heavier than diamond per size; thermal conductivity test fails (diamond conducts heat fast); softer (Mohs 8.5).
Moissanite
Silicon carbide grown synthetically; very hard (Mohs 9.25), very brilliant.
Tell-tale sign · Double refraction visible through crown facets (diamond is single-refractive); slightly different dispersion fire.
White sapphire / white topaz
Natural or synthetic — VALID stones, but NOT Venus's gem in classical context.
Tell-tale sign · Lower refractive index; less dispersion (no rainbow fire); softer.
30-second home test
Breath test — fog the stone with breath. Diamond clears in <1s (high thermal conductivity); CZ and moissanite stay foggy 3-5s.
Certificate to ask for (high-ticket)
When NOT to use
Times this stone is not the right choice
- ·Charts where Venus is debilitated (Virgo) or 6th/8th lord — Jyotish consultation required.
- ·If vanity, possessiveness, or compulsive consumption emerges, discontinue and reflect.
Pricing & Sourcing
What this stone should cost in India
Coming Soon
Pricing tables go live when our shop opens. We are finalising sourcing, packaging, GST registration, and required compliance disclosures before listing a single price.
Sourcing transparency
Origins · Botswana, Russia, Canada, Australia, South Africa
Traceability · verified
Kimberley Process certification required for conflict-free assurance. Lab-grown diamonds are ethically equivalent and increasingly preferred. Avoid stones without origin documentation.