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Diamonds, with a hardness of 10 on the Mohs scale, are the toughest material on Earth. These gems are highly desirable because of their durability, hardness, sparkle, and color. This makes them highly costly. Some of the colors of the diamonds, like red, pink, and blue, are rare, which is why they are in demand and expensive.
Since these gems are pricey, not everyone can afford them. Or maybe you are advised to wear it but do not feel a connection with this gem. So, what should we do in these cases? Well, you can try these other and better alternatives to diamonds.
Astrologically, diamond, also known as Heera Ratan, is ruled by the planet Venus. Venus, or Sukr Grah, is the planet of wisdom, beauty, romance, and pleasure. When Venus is in an unfavourable position in anyone’s birth chart, they are recommended to wear an original Heera gemstone. The Heera has the blessings of this planet, so when you wear it, it is said to bring all these benefits to you. You can read all the benefits of wearing diamond jewellery here.
If you are unable to wear this gemstone, astrology also has a solution for it in the form of Upratans or substitutes for diamonds.
The best diamond alternatives in astrology are Opal, White Sapphire, White Zircon, and White Topaz. Let's discuss each of these gemstones in brief:
Opal is the best diamond substitute, according to experts. This stone is known for its milky texture and play of colors naturally forming on its surface. It is also ruled by the planet Venus, and because of its feminine energies and beauty, it is known as the Queen of Gemstones.
They have a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6.5, so they are not that durable and need proper care. But, because of their immense beauty, they are often used as an alternative to diamond engagement rings as well.
The Opal stones, also known as Dudiya Patthar, will bring you luxury, charm, creativity and self-awareness. You are advised to wear it in white or silver metal for maximum benefits.
Price Range - INR 500 to 30,000 per carat
Know - Opal Stone Benefits
The next best diamond alternative is the White Zircon, which is quite famous in the fashion industry. Cubonic zircons are highly used in jewelry making because they look the same and give the same feel as the Heera Ratan.
The hardness of the zircon is between 7 to 7.5. It is known to stimulate the crown chakra, guide the wearer to spirituality, boost emotional healing, and give a sense of inner peace. This beautiful stone can bring you marital bliss and harmony and attract love and romance in your life.
Price - INR 5000 to 25000 per carat
White sapphire is the best substitute of diamond gemstones according to hardness. Also known as Safed Pukhraj, the hardness of this gem is 09 on the Mohs scale, only one less than Heera ratan. So, the Safed Pukhraj is an excellent update.
Natural White Sapphires are from the corundum mineral family and are translucent and transparent. They are also associated with the planet Venus, according to astrology. These gems are known to bring you mental clarity, spiritual enlightenment, and mental peace.
Price - INR 2,000 to 70,000 per carat
Know all the advantages of wearing a Safed Pukhraj here - White Sapphire Astrological Benefits.
White topaz is also a good substitute for diamonds. It is the ideal option as it can come under budget, is found easily, and has good durability. Its hardness is 08 on the Mohs scale, so it is a pretty good gem that one can wear on a daily basis as well with a bit of care.
It is believed to increase a person's intuition and psychic abilities. Its positive and calming energies will bring you comfort and soothe you. Also, it is known to be a stone that can connect you to the divine energies.
Price - INR 800 to 12,000 per carat
Important Note
People often think moissanite is also an astrological alternative to diamond. Although, it is not. It can be used as a replacement for this gem for fashion purposes but not astrologically. It can be a cheap diamond substitute and is nature-friendly as well, so if you are looking for ethical gems, you can go for Moissanite.
Read more: Which Gem Sparkles More? White Sapphire or Moissanite.
If you are facing the ill effects of Venus and want its blessings, you should be wearing a Heera Ratna. Since these gems are very expensive, you can go for the best diamond alternatives mentioned above that will fit your budget. You can buy any of these original gemstones from Navratan's online store. All the gems are lab-certified and available in different cuts and weights; you can customize your gemstone jewelry as well.
