Stones of the Planets
A listing of those gemstones traditionally associated with the bodies of our solar system.
by Peter J Clark
The Sun
Chrysoberyl and diamond.
The Moon
Moonstone, pearl and emerald.
Mars
Red garnet and ruby.
Mercury
Yellow sapphire and topaz.
Jupiter
Amethyst, lapis lazuli and blue sapphire.
Saturn
Aquamarine and blue spinel.
Venus
Orange-yellow sapphire (padparadschah) and yellow-red zircon (Hyacinth).
Copyright © 2000 Peter J Clark
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