Shukra – Venus –
Diamond - Friday
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Diamond is the gemstone
for Shukra/Venus.
Diamonds
are more powerful, when of high quality, than the other
Jyotish gemstones. Diamonds of one carat or more are
desirable.
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Color: Choose a
colorless or near colorless Diamond. Color grades D-E-F are
colorless; G-H are near colorless. These are the most desirable
colors.
Clarity: Choose clarity
grades of VS1 or better: this means very minor inclusions that
are difficult to locate by a trained diamond observer with a 10X
power loupe.
Size: 1.00 carat or
larger. Most people do not need two carats or larger.
Shape: Round, Emerald
cut, Princess cut, Radiant cut, or Oval.
Certification:
Gemological Institute of America, GIA, certified diamonds are
preferred.
Beware: Avoid black
inclusions, even minute ones at 10X. Also avoid: extremely thin
or very thin or thick girdles; medium to strong blue
fluorescence; fair to poor symmetry; overly deep diamonds, which
are dark in the center; and any laser-drilled or filled
diamonds.
Note: Any of the square
or rectangular shapes are a good value. Emerald, Princess, or
Radiant cut, sell for a discount of up to 20% compared to Round
cut.
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