The seven planets from Sun to Saturn represent the seven colours of visible light that lead to creation.
The Rig-Veda advises use of seven gemstones for capturing the rays of the sun:
| Element |
Gem Stone |
Indian Name |
Substitute |
| Sun |
Ruby |
Manik |
Brown Tourmaline |
| Moon |
Pearl |
Moti |
|
| Mars |
Red Coral |
Moonga |
|
| Mercury |
Emerald |
Panna |
Berly |
| Jupiter |
Yellow Sapphire |
Pukhraj |
Citrine |
| Venus |
Diamond |
Heera |
White Sapphire |
| Saturn |
Blue Sapphire |
Neelam |
Amethyst |
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