Navratna Bracelets

About Navratna Bracelets

Navratna Stone represents the harmonious energy of Navagrahas embedded in the nine gemstones. Each represents the nine planets, as per Vedic Astrology. It includes the healing powers of nine gemstones in one bracelet. The bracelets have nine gemstones for nine planets: Ruby Stone(Manik), Pearl Stone(Moti), Red Coral Stone (Moonga), Emerald (Panna), Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj), Diamond (Heera), Blue Sapphire (Neelam), Hessonite(Gomed), and Cats Eye Stone (Vaidurya).

Embrace the radiance. These Navratna bracelets capture the essence of ancient wisdom in a modern design.

Significance of wearing Navratna Bracelet

Wearing a Navratna Bracelet is believed to bring balance, protection, and good fortune to the wearer. The bracelet balances the power and effects of all planets in the wearer’s life.

• Protection

  - Navratna Bracelets can protect the user from negative energies and evil spirits. It is stated that the powerful combination of nine gemstones provides a strong field of energy that can ward off negative energies effectively.

• Health

  - Each of the gemstones has a specific impact on a particular aspect of one’s health. The combined effect of all the nine gemstones can help the wearer with complete health.

• Prosperity

  - According to Vedic astrology, wearing Navaratna Jewelry brings wealth and prosperity into one’s life. Each gemstone is related to a specific aspect of prosperity, such as career or financial stability.

• Emotional stability

  - Navratna bracelets are known to promote emotional balance and well-being. Wearing Navratna jewelry will balance all the emotions.

How to wear a Navratna Bracelet?

There are a few ways to wear a Navratna Bracelet and other Navratna jewelry. It is essential to wear them correctly, as using them incorrectly can be disruptive.

Where to wear	Always wear the Navratna bracelet on the left wrist. This is the hand that receives the bracelet's energies.
Position	Wear the bracelet in such a way that the gemstones touch the skin directly. Ruby should always be placed in the middle. Blue Sapphire should always be pointing toward the body
Intentions	Always approach the Navratna Bracelet with a positive mindset. Focus on the qualities that the wearer wishes to achieve.
Mantras to chant	The Navratna Bracelet has gemstones for all nine planets. So, you can chant the entire Navagraha Mantra. You can even simply chant the Beej Mantra of all the planets. You may also chant ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय 108 times.

Symbolism

During the ancient era, Navratna Jewellery was primarily worn by the royal family. They typically wore it as a bracelet or amulet. It was believed that the combined energy of the nine gemstones invoked the totality of cosmic powers. The gems were considered to be so powerful that only kings were allowed to wear them.

19th-century Navratna bracelet from India. Source - National Museum, India

Gradually, as society underwent social change, the Navratna Bracelet began to be worn by the common people as well. In the later centuries, it was believed that the Navratna Bracelet was found suitable for anyone, regardless of age, gender, religion, or background.

A pair of armlets with Navratnas. Source - Victoria and Albert Museum

Relationship between the Navratnas and the Human Body

Vedic Astrology believes that the human body (and the entire universe) is made of Five elements called Pancha Maha Bhuta. A proper balance between these elements is believed to protect the wearer from all sorts of hazards. It is believed that the Pancha Maha Bhootas, or five elements, are found in the following gems that form part of Navaratnas -

• Fire element or Agni Tatva: Ruby and Coral
• Water element or Jala Tatva: Pearl and Natural Zircon
• Earth element pr Prithvi Tatva: Emerald
• Sky element or Aakash Tatva: Yellow Sapphire
• Air element or Vayu Tatva: Blue Sapphire

How does each Navratna impact humans?

The gemstones included in the Navratna Bracelet include Ruby (Manik) for Sun, Pearl (Moti) for Moon, Coral (Moonga) for Mars, Emerald (Panna) for Mercury, Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) for Jupiter, Diamond (Heera) for Venus, Blue sapphire (Neelam) for Saturn, Hessonite (Gomed) for Rahu & Tiger's Eye (Vaidurya) for Ketu. Each of the gemstones in the Navratna bracelets and other Navratna Jewellery have a specific impact on humans. Thus, wearing a Navratna Bracelet can help one get the best benefits from the combined effect of the gemstones and related planets.

Gemstone	Governing Planet	Benefits	Zodiac	Mantra
Ruby or Manik	The Ruby is ruled by Sun or Soorya. It is best worn by those who have a weak Sun in their horoscope.	Boosts Confidence and Vitality Promotes Success	Leo	ॐ घृणिः सूर्याय नमः
Emerald or Panna	Mercury or Budh rules Panna. The planet is known for affection, compassion, intelligence, health, prosperity, and fortune.	Improves Communication Promotes Creativity	Gemini (Mithun) and Virgo (Kanya).	ॐ बुधाय नमः
Blue sapphire or Neelam	This gem is ruled by Saturn or Shani, the most potent planet according to Vedic Astrology. If anyone has Sade Sati or Dhaiya running in the horoscope, they should wear Neelam.	Brings Discipline and Focus Enhances Wealth	Capricorn (Makara) and Aquarius (Kumbh)	ॐ शं शनैश्चराय नमः
Yellow Sapphire or Pukhraj	Jupiter, or Guru, is the ruling planet of Yellow Sapphire. It can help reduce darkness and unhappiness in one's life.	Brings Prosperity Enhances Knowledge	Sagittarius (Dhanu) and Pisces (Meen)	ॐ ब्रिम बृहस्पतये नमः
Pearl or Moti	Moon or Chandra is the ruling planet of Pearl. Moon is said to control the mind. If one has a weak mind or has a negative Moon in the horoscope, they can wear a Pearl.	Emotional Balance Enhances Intuition	Cancer (Karka)	ॐ सों सोमाय नमः
Diamond or Heera	The diamond is ruled by Venus or Shukra. Wearing a diamond can bring the wearer benefits like love, dignity, and molarity.	Enhances Beauty and Attraction Promotes Love and Harmony	Libra (Tula) and Taurus (Vrishabh).	ॐ शुक्र देवाय नमः
Red Coral or Moonga	Moonga is ruled by the ferocious red planet Mars or Mangal. Mangal represents cruelty, rage, courage, physical strength, and determination.	Boosts Energy and Vitality Protects from Negativity	Aries (Mesh) and Scorpio (Vrischik)	ॐ अं अंगारकाय नमः
Hessonite or Gomed	Wearing this gemstone will protect the wearer from Rahu's maleficent effects.	Removes Obstacles Promotes Clarity	Aquarius (Kumbh)	ॐ रां राहवे नमः
Cat’s Eye	Also called Vaidurya in Southern India, the cat's eye is ruled by Ketu. It can help the wearer protect themselves from reputation loss.	Provides Protection Enhances Willpower	Pisces (Meen)	ॐ कें केतवे नम:

Mantra - Note—While each of these gemstones offers its benefits, wearing them together in the form of Navratna jewelry helps create a powerful energy field that can help balance all the planets and their effects.