Navaratna Nine Gemstone Undrilled Calibrated Set

Nine stones, one ancient intention. In the old cosmological grammar of the subcontinent, the navaratna is not merely a combination of gems but a precise alignment: ruby, pearl, red coral, emerald, yellow sapphire, diamond (or its substitute), blue sapphire, hessonite, and cat's eye, each governing a celestial body, each placed in a prescribed order so that no planetary energy is slighted. This set of nine undrilled stones, each averaging 4 mm, honours that tradition in its purest, most unmediated form. Because the stones arrive undrilled, they carry none of the fractures or stresses that a jeweller's drill can introduce; the surface integrity remains whole. The lapidary's selection holds the full spectrum from deep pigeon-blood tones to the cool translucency of pearl, a miniature firmament held in the palm. Carry these to a trusted Jaipur or Bikaner karigar for setting into a ring, pendant or bangle in your chosen metal. They read quietly against the ivory silk of a Kanchipuram sari at a family puja; equally, a single stone set in yellow gold becomes the considered centrepiece of a contemporary kurta worn to a festive lunch. Because they are free-size, unset and undrilled, these stones suit any hand and any setting style without adjustment. At a modest diameter, they are scaled for fine, close work rather than statement pieces. Store them wrapped in soft cotton, away from direct light, to preserve surface lustre over years of considered use.

Details

• Dimensions: 4 mm Average Size
• SKU: LBF34