Gomed 8 Ratti Price

Evolution of name

This honey colored stone is called gomed or gomedh in hindi, hessonite garnet, cinnamon stone in english, gomedhikam in Tamil, Rahu Ratna in sanskrit, Tranavar, Tamomani, Pingasphatik in Sanskrit and Hazar Yamani in Arabic. Call it by different names, the hue of this stone captures the attention of the viewer. Gomed stone in general is found in countries like India, Brazil, Australia, Tanzania, South Africa, Mexico, Canada, Malaysia and Burma. 

History 

Composed of calcium aluminium silicate, gomed is prized for thousands of years. It is believed that hessonite or gomed was used in jewelry pieces and also for cameo and intaglio pieces. The beautiful color of the stone comes from the presence of elements like iron and manganese. The stone ranks 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale with a nice luster adding more to its beauty. According to Hindu beliefs, hessonite or gomedha is thought to have been formed from the fingernails of the great demon, Vala. Vala caused trouble to all other gods and finally they decided to kill him. It was believed that his fingernails were scattered all over the lakes and they turned into the stone hessonite or gomedh.

Benefits 

This beautiful yet powerful gemstone is believed to offer many benefits.

• Gomedh stone provides mental clarity and removes confusion 
• The stone brings positive energy, confidence and stability in an individual's lives.
• The wearer’s social, financial and professional status is enhanced adding happiness and prosperity.
• It is believed that gomed stone gives relief from diseases related to that of the skin, blood pressure, leprosy, fatigue and mental problems. 
• The immense power of this stone restores courage and self-confidence in individuals. 
• When it comes to professional life, gomedh helps in bringing prosperity and happiness in marital and love life. 

How to wear gomed 8 ratti 

• Minimum 7 carat hessonite (gomed stone) is an ideal weight one should go for. The stone with 8 to 12 carats will give impressive results.
• It should be noted that the stone should be natural and purchased from a genuine gem dealer. This is a prerequisite as positive outcomes depend solely on the purity of the stone.
• After consulting the astrologer, wear the stone in the middle finger on the right hand. It is advisable to fix the stone in a silver crafted ring or a pendant.
• The stone should be worn on Saturday morning and before that the weather should dip the gomedh 8 ratti stone ring or pendant in a gangajal or unboiled milk.

Price 

There are several factors that govern the gomed stone 8 ratti price. These include clarity, color, weight and treatments.

•  The price of gomed stone 8 ratti starts from INR 930.00 to INR 1,340.00 
• Color: The color of the gemstone is one of the factors deciding parameters. The rich saturated honey like or cinnamon color of the stone is highly desirable as it reflects the light making the emerald shine more. 
• Carat: The higher the carat weight of the stone, the prices get higher. This holds true for comparing the quality of stones. 
• Clarity: The gomedh stone with less or no inclusions are highly priced. The quality of the stone is determined by the cut and finish and thus the prices rise subsequently.