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The diamond is pure carbon, having the most compact
arrangement of carbon atoms found in nature. The diamond is the gemstone of the planet Venus
and helps to overcome problems related to this planet.
 Most
attractive to the eyes, the diamond is famous for its
play of colors. It emits a very delicate bluish, reddish,
or a mixture of blue and red radiance of glittering
luster when exposed to light.
A fine diamond is
radiant, and delightful. It is as soothing to the eyes
as the Moon; is magnificent and has the self-luminous
quality of a clear crystal.
Ancient Hindu scriptures
mention eight types of diamonds
1. Hanspati: transparent white color like
a conch,
2. Kamlapati: transparent pinkish white, like lotus petal.
3. Vajraneel: transparent blue-white, like the color of
the neck of a blue jay,
4. Vanaspati: transparent green-white, like fresh blade
of grass,
5. Shyamvajra: transparent smoky-grey color
6. Telia: oily,and dark color.
7. Sanloyi: yellow-green or pale green color,
Some Qualities of a Good Diamond
1. hardness
2. luster
3. transparence
4. luminosity
5. pleasant appearance
 Some
Flaws in a Diamond
1. Dullness
2. "Feathers of a crow"
3. Red spots
4. Black spots
5. Greasy
6. Pale or brown in color
7. Ridges on the surface
8. Brittleness
Some tests for Identification of a Real Diamond
1. A real diamond when placed in warm milk
cools the milk.
2. A real diamond when placed in liquid butter or ghee (clarified
butter) at room temperature solidifies the butter or ghee.
 Some
aspects of the Rituals for Wearing a Diamond
A diamond should be bought on a Friday when
Venus is in Taurus, Libra, or Pisces. Should be bought in
the morning between sunrise and 11:00 A.M. A diamond should
be at least 1 rattika (.59 metric carat) in weight. The setting
should be silver, white gold, or platinum, and the gem should
be flawless. The gemstone should be given to the jeweler on
the same day, and the ring should be made and the gemstone
set on a Friday under the lunar mansions.
A ring worn in this manner removes the evil
effects of an ill-aspected Venus, brings wealth, health, prosperity,
removes fear of evil spirits, cures diseases, makes one invincible,
removes enmity, and saves one from electric shocks, poisonous
insects and animals, and accidental death.
Some aspects of the Medicinal Utility of
the Diamond
Diamond is the hardest of all gemstones, and
it should never be used orally in the form of a pishthi (paste).
Only its bhasma (oxide) is used in Ayurveda. If a diamond
particle gets into the stomach it can be fatal. Therefore
it is purified very carefully when its oxide is prepared.
Diamond oxide provides prana (life force). It
is useful for epilepsy, paralysis, insanity, hernia, premature
old age, weakness of mind, among others. It makes the body
strong and provides longevity.
Chief Sources of Diamonds
India, Brazil, Africa, U.S.S.R.
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