We know from the study of Astrology that we are constantly being bombarded with both harmful and benefical vibrations due to the particular placements of the planets and stars at any one time. The ancient sages of India discovered that there are ways to counter the harmful effects of the stars. Substitutes, or secondary stones, may be used for any of these due to its expense or lack of availability. Vedic Astrologers are able to recommend gemstones after reading an individual's horoscope. We are able to supply the names of Vedic Astrologers for anyone wishing to follow this route.
Money is, of course, always a factor.
It is reasonable to want to get the best gemstones for the least amount of money. However, the ancient Vedic text , the Garuda Purana, states that it is inadvisable to wear a gemstone of poor quality. An inferior stone can reduce the effectiveness of a whole grouping of precious gems. For this reason we recommend that one acquire gemstones only when one is able to afford a stone of good or excellent quality. Science has worked for a long time to produce gemstones in the laboratory that are chemically equal to natural gemstones.