And yet what are Gems after all but stones of greater or lesser antiquity mined from the earth or drawn from the sea . What makes then so treasured is the extraordinary emotional connections the magic powers , we invest in them , They are the talismans of our fortunes , our connection to the cosmos , brighterners of our luck and prosperity. Twined with our very existence through the cuspiciousness of birthstones.

In India gem stones have always had a special place in both religious and secular life. They where used for ritual and sacramental purpose, they represented protection against malevolent forces, and had healing powers beyond their monetary worth, which in many cases was considerable they held cosmic and spiritual attributes.

On each item of jewellery where they feature the nine gems are arranged in an allegory of the cosmos of the nine gems of the navaratna Five are considered as the maharatnani or "greater" gems they are Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires and Pearls.