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Mercury or Budh Grah, also known as Vaani Karaka is the planet of communication and Wisdom. When this planet is strong in your birth chart, you will be a social person who can self - express themselves and communicate easily. You will be an adaptable person and your intellect will be enhanced. But if the Mercury is weak in your birth chart or Kundli, then you will face certain problems in communication and your throat health. Plus you may feel physically tired, think irrational and make bad decisions.
To remove the negative effects of Mercury and get its blessings you should wear an emerald (aka Panna) stone or a Jade Nephrite. Both of these gemstones for Mercury will bring you the blessings of Mercury and bring you communication, creativity, adaptability, and growth.
But which one is best - Which is better jade or emerald stone?
The emerald or Nephrite Jade both gemstones enhances the blessings of Mercury in your birth or natal chart.
As for Emerald vs Jade: Which is The Right Pick? The obvious answer is the emerald stone. Emerald is one of the Navratan and Jade is its Upratan, that is, the substitute of emeralds. So, Panna Stone is the best gemstone for Mercury.
Emerald is a Navratan, which means it is one of the nine most powerful gemstones in the world. When you wear a Panna gemstone it will bring you the powers of Mercury instantly if you wear it with faith and belief. The stone will bring you communication, creativity, prosperity and rejuvenation. It will also activate the heart chakra in the wearer and enhance love and compassion.
Astrologically, if you want to gain the blessings of Mercury and remove the Mercury Mahadasha then one of the best options is that you wear an emerald ring, pendant or bracelet.
Other things that you can do to remove Budh Grah Mahadasha are mentioned here - How To Remove the Negative Effects of Mercury? Budh Mahadasha Remedies
Is jade good for Mercury?
Of course, Jade is good for Mercury and it will bring you Budh Grah blessings too. But it is an alternative for emerald. Emerald is more powerful. The Jadeite stone will also bring you a fortune, protect you from negativity, help you with change and new beginnings and bring emotional stability. But it is less powerful than the Panna stone and it might take some time to show its effects as well.
As we have mentioned above, if you want to gain all the astrological benefits and want Mercury in your favour, then you should wear an original emerald gemstone.
Emerald and Jade both are the best stones but as per astrological experts, the green Panna stone is much more powerful. It is the best stone for Gemini and Virgo zodiac signs to wear.
Know all the benefits of wearing a Panna stone here - Emerald Stone Benefits (Panna Gemstone)
Other than astrology, we can compare these two stones based on their durability.
Emerald stones have a hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale while the Jade stone have a hardness of 6.5 to 7.
Hence, the Panna gems are more durable and you can wear them on a daily basis as well.
In addition to that, panna stone are more valuable and desirable because of their rarity and are the best for investment purposes as well. Because of their beauty, they are highly in demand all over the world.
Recently, at the Anant Radhika wedding, the bride and many of the family members were also seen wearing emerald jewellery.
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The Price of Emerald stone ranges between INR 2,000 to 5,00,000 per carat based on the quality of the gemstone. These gems are rare and so the high-quality Panna stone price are very high.
On the other hand, the Jade stone is not that in demand and is a Upratan hence it is not as costly. The Jade stone price ranges between INR 600 to 7,000 per carat.
Also Read - Emerald Stone Price Guide I
Emerald and Jade, both of these green gemstones are in link with the planet Mercury or Budh Grah as per Vedic astrology. To get the positive energies and powers of this planet, one can wear either of these two gemstones. But if you are wondering which one is better, then the answer is Emerald, because it is a Navratan and is considered more powerful.
If you are also looking forward to get a gemstone for yourself, buy authentic and lab-certified gemstones from a reputable seller like Navratan, the online gem bazaar.
