Richard Shaw Brown,GIA

In 1968.Richard went to India, where he lived as a monk in Vrindavan for many years and also discovered the system of Asian Birthstones. While residing as a monk in India, I discovered lesser-known astrological information about creating genuine planetary talismans.

Later, he returned to the USA, and in 1983 he graduated as a Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America. Brown's gemology book, Ancient Astrological Gemstones & Talismans, won the "1996 Benjamin Franklin Award" from the Publishers Marketing Association (PMA). Brown now lives in Bangkok, Thailand, where he founded Astral Gemstone Talismans and the Planetary Gemologists Association.

Wisdom given in Sanskrit books reveals that the cosmic rays of the planets are related to some aspects in the realms of the earth (Gem), water (Herb), fire (Metal), air (Symbol), and space (Number). The jewel for earth element is the most condensed of the five elements. And combining the planetary gem, herb, metal, and symbol is the basis for a genuine astrological amulet.

Clean planetary gems we use are genuine Ruby for Sun (Sunday), Moonstone for Moon (Monday), Red Coral for Mars (Tuesday), Emerald for Mercury (Wednesday), Yellow Sapphire for Jupiter (Thursday), Diamond for Venus (Friday), and Blue Sapphire for Saturn (Saturday), are the weekday jewels. 

Combining the gem on gold-plated sterling silver herbal tube pendants with the associated herbal 'bhasma' sealed inside and the associated planetary symbol stamped on the ends enables us to offer affordable genuine talismans. 

Purchase for your BIRTH SIGN, such as Leo is ruled by the Sun, and Cancer is ruled by the Moon. Or purchase the piece for your DAY OF BIRTH. For example: if you were born on a Sunday use the Ruby for the Sun.

After choosing a new talisman, one should first perform the appropriate rites of invocation & purification. On the appointed day and time, one should bathe it in sanctified incense smoke while reciting a mantra the appropriate number of times. Only then should one start using their talisman.

Each pendant comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and Astral Aspects.

Gemstones by Richards other store AGT-Gems, was the premier destination for exceptional gemstones sourced from around the world. Our founder, Richard Shaw Brown, has dedicated his life to the pursuit of beauty and perfection in gemstones. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, his expertise and passion are evident in every aspect of our company.