Pearl Stone (Moti)

Who Should Wear Pearl (Moti) Stone

As per Vedic astrology, Pearl (Moti) is associated with the Moon and is considered beneficial for individuals who have a weak or afflicted Moon in their birth chart. The Moon represents emotions, mind, mental peace, and motherly relationships.

Here are some guidelines for who should wear a Pearl:

• Pearl is especially beneficial for Cancer zodiac sign because the Moon rules this ascendant.
• It is also beneficial for Pisces & Scorpion Ascendant
• If someone suffers from mental dilemma, emotional issues, or lack of peace due to a weak or afflicted Moon, Pearl can help strengthen the Moon’s positive qualities.
• Individuals going through the Mahadasha (major period) or Antardasha (sub-period) of the Moon can benefit from wearing Pearl.
• People in professions related to water, dairy, hospitality, or caregiving may find Pearl beneficial as it enhances the qualities of the Moon.

Note: It should be worn only after consultation from Good Astrologer. Vedic astrology’s detailed analysis as per horoscope ascendance and birth chart are available here at: +91-72970-35550

Process of wearing Pearl Stone:

• Day-Time :- Pearl should be worn on Monday between 6.15 AM to 7.00 AM or 10.15 PM to 11.15 PM in the little finger of right hand or a pendant.
• Metal :- First and only choice for wearing Pearl should be silver / white gold / yellow gold (in some cases). Silver, Gold , Silver Ring with Gold Cap, Panchdhat or Ashthdhatu can also be considered for making Pearl ring, pendant or bracelet.
• Weight :- Ideally, minimum weight of Pearl which should be worn is calculated according to your body weight. (15 – 18 kgs of body weight denotes 1 carat)

However, some natural Pearls are weighed in the measurement unit CHAW. 11 Chaw to 15 Chaw is average weight to wear.

How to wear Pearl Stone

After the ring or pendant is prepared, it should be activated before wearing.

• Dip your Pearl(product) into raw milk, light 5 incense sticks.
• Take the ring out of the milk and chant “Om Som Somaya Namah” (ॐ सोम सोमाय नमः) during daytime and “Om Shram Shreem Shroum Sah Chandramase Namah” (ॐ श्रम श्रीम श्रौम सह चन्द्रमसे नमः) during nighttime and then clean it with water and wear it.

Benefits of Pearl Stone:

• Provides mood stability
• Helps in relieving nervousness and anxiety
• Helps in calming anger issues
• Helps in fighting depression and Insomnia
• Enhances beauty
• Helps in increasing memory
• Helps in curing heart disorders
• Helps in curing sexual disorder

Price of Pearl Stone (Per Carat)

Price of Pearls depends majorly on it’s:

• Origin
• Lustre
• Shape
• Astrological aspect

NOTE: Prices may vary according to the scope of availability of the rough in nature and market as well as Government Policies.

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Pearl Stone Quality

The quality of these stones depends on the following factors:

• Origin:

1. Venezuela Pearls: Pure, most expensive and first choice of astrologers.
2. Keshi Pearls:  Originated in Japan and relatively small in size.
3. South sea Pearls: These stones are quite large in size and always in demand.

• Color: Pearls comes in different vibrant colors. However, the best quality Pearls range between white and creamy hues.
• Lustre: The dazzling shine or lustre that arises from within the pearl defines the quality of the pearl. The higher the lustre the exclusive the Pearl is.
• Shape: These mesmerizing stones are available in asymmetric /irregular shapes. However, the best quality pearls are considered to be round in shape. These are very rare and expensive.

Pearl Product Properties:

• Chemical composition: CaCO3 & H2O(82-86% Calcium Carbonate, 10-14% Conchiolin and 2-4% water)
• Cause of Color: Porphyrins, metalloporphyrins
• Crystal Habit: None
• Hardness: 3.5-4
• Specific Gravity: 2.65-2.85
• Refractive Index: 1.530-1.685

FAQ's Related to Pearl Stone

1. What is the difference between natural and cultured Pearls?

Natural Pearls are a gift given by nature itself without any human intervention. They are born in deep seas in the mollusk. Whereas, cultured pearls are also considered to be pure and natural but with the help of science and human intervention. These pearls are originated in an environment that looks like the environment in which the natural pearls are born. A seed is injected in the mother of the pearl, so if there is a seed inside the pearl then that is a cultured pearl. Natural pearls are formed by the concentric layers of the mother of the pearl. there is no seed inside the natural pearl. Cultured pearls are not fake or synthetic.

2. Which zodiac sign can wear Pearls?

Pearl can be worn by Cancer, Pisces & Scorpion Ascendants.

3. How to identify whether the Pearl is real or not?

Fake Pearls are usually perfectly round in shape and are flawless. However, the only way to identify whether the pearl is original or not is by consulting a good certified Gemmologist or through a lab test. If the pearl passes the endoscope test (fluorescence test), radiography, lauegram, and lucidoscope tests then it is a natural pearl.

4. On which hand one should adorn Pearl?

Pearl should always be worn on the little finger of the working hand or can also wear it in a pendant, a bracelet, and earrings.

5. Which color is considered to be the best in Pearls?

Pearls which are white with a light tint of cream to goldenish color are considered to be the best ones. However, the next best alternative is cream color.

6. Which Pearls are considered to the most expensive?

Basra pearls are termed the most exclusive and expensive pearls in the world because they are very rare in nature, the river (Khadi) where the Basra pearls were found has been destroyed because of the oiling activities.

7. How can I take care of my pearls?

It is recommended to clean pearls with a damp soft cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals like perfumes, creams, lotions, and sanitizers on your pearls. You should always adorn them after applying these products.

8. What is Nacre?

Nacre is known as mother of Pearls. It is an composite material that is produced by mollusc as the inner most layer of the shell. Pearls are made up of nacre.

9. Is there any specific shape of a natural pearl?

No, there is no specific shape of a natural pearl. Fake pearls may have a perfect round shape but natural pearls are rarely found in perfect round shape. Natural Pearls are of irregular shape and this is considered to be one of the signs that the pearl is natural.

10. What Factors Determine the Price of a Pearl?

Factors that determine the price of a Pearl are its Shape, Luster, Colour, Weight, Treatment, Formation, and Astrological aspect. Even a slight variation in these factors may affect the price of a pearl.

11. Why I should Wear a Pearl?

The reasons why one should consider wearing a pearl are:

• If suggested by a good certified astrologer
• Is a symbol of love
• Brings peace and calmness in the wearer's life
• Enhances the beauty

12. Which metal is considered best for pearl?

Silver and white gold should be the first choice to make any pearl jewelry. Yellow gold, gold cap with silver, and gold colette with silver can also be considered.

13. When to wear a Pearl for maximum benefits?

The best time to wear a pearl is on Monday between 7:00 AM to 7:15 AM or 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM or 10:40 PM to 11:30 PM.

14. What is the price of a Pearl Gemstone?

The price range starts from INR 600 to INR 15000 ($8/- to $180/-) per carat depending upon its Shape, Luster, Sheen, Colour, Weight, Treatment, Formation, and Astrological benefits.

15. Can we wear a small size Pearl for astrological purposes?

Yes, if the Pearl is a high-quality one, then one can consider wearing a less-carat weight (small size) Pearl. But if you want a bigger one, then there is no limit. For instance, if anyone has suggested you wear a 5-carat Pearl, and you have a budget of ₹50,000/-, then rather than going for a normal quality Pearl of 5 carats in ₹50,000/-, you can wear a less carat weight Pearl of high-quality in this budget. Good mineral compound matters more than the weight and size of a gemstone.

Curious Facts about Pearl Stone

Some of the interesting historic stories related to Pearl are as follows:

• Cleopatra and the Pearl, is a famous story about the queen of the Egypt named Cleopatra. She acquired the world’s most expensive pair of pearl earrings. She put her one earing in the glass of vinegar and drank it during the dinner for winning her bet against Antony.
• The IMPERIAL PEARL OF HONG KONG was owned by the Chinese ruler named Tz’u-His. When she died this Pearl was placed in her mouth as it was believed that it will save her body from decaying.
•  A 500-year-old pear shaped pearl - La Peregrina, which is as large as pigeon’s egg is one of the most famous pearls in the world.

Along with fascinating stories, there are also several interesting facts about Pearls. Some of them are as follows:

• The Pearl of Lao-tze, the world's largest pearl is found in 1934 and is about the size of a basketball.
• Pearl is the birthstone for June and the gem of the 3rd and 30th anniversaries.
• The fascinating pearl oysters are born male and at round three years of age they transform into females.
• It was believed by the Persians that Pearls were created when a rainbow met the Earth after the storm.
• According to Greek mythology, Pearls are nothing but the tears of joy shed by the goddess of love, Aphrodite.
• Egyptians valued this stone so much that they used to bury it along with them after their death.
• Japanese believed that these droplets are the tears of the mermaids and angels.
• According to ancient Chinese, Pearls were formed within the dragon’s head. Once fully grown, dragons used to put them between their teeth.

Expert Verified: This Pearl Stone guide has been reviewed and verified by Manish Jain, Gemologist & CEO, MyRatna, for gemstone quality, pearl evaluation, certification, and related information.

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