Keshi Pearl (Moti)

The Keshi Pearl is the Precious Gemstone and is part of the Navaratna in Vedic Astrology.

The Pearl - Moti Ratna is highly recommended for the following zodiac signs:

• Dhanu (Sagittarius)
• Meen (Pisces)
• Sinh (Leo)

And Birthstone of:

• Kark (Cancer)

Things to Keep In Mind When Buying the Keshi Pearl:

Weight: The minimum weight of your Moti Ratna depends upon your body weight. (calculate 1 Chaw of Pearl for every 11-15 kgs of your body weight).

Suitable Metal to Hold It: The Keshi Pearl can be worn as a ring or a pendant. Gold or Silver can be used to hold Pearl.

How Are Keshi Pearls Formed ?

In a refined pearl ranch, a clam is nucleated with a piece of tissue and a dot. Out of this blend, a pearl sac is shaped and the dot fills in as the core of the refined pearl. On the off chance that the mollusc removes the dot, or the tissue piece and globule discrete, nacre won't conform to the dab, and the free tissue piece may create a Keshi pearl, all things being equal.

It represents planet Moon and Deity Chandra Dev with certain innate influences in one’s life in regards to:

• Strengthens moon
• Peace
• Confidence
• Courage
• Calmness
• Marriage
• Emotional stability
• Cures depression

When buying a Keshi Pearl online, it is important to ensure that the gemstone has not been treated in labs. This deteriorates the astrological benefits of the pearl gemstone and limits its benefits.

The Keshi Pearl gemstone bestows various benefits to the wearer. To reap the complete benefits of Neelam, the gemstone must have undergone the PranPratishtha before it has been worn.

The best date and time to adorn your Pearl Gemstone jewellery is on a Monday between 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM and 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

When worn as a pendant or on the little finger of the right hand, Moti Ratna presents the following benefits:

• Reduces anger
• Increasing Memory and Brain Power
• Inspires Love & Faith between the two Partners
• Useful for Strong Bones & Peace of Mind
• Improves Ladies Beauty & Facial Luster
• Beneficial for Husband & Wife Relationship

It is imperative to buy an astrologically potent gemstone from a certified dealer to ensure a good quality Moti that is administered rightly to the wearer. Dull, lustreless, or flawless but artificially lab-grown gemstones can be cheaper but do not provide the same benefits as an authentically sourced gem.

The price for the Keshi Pearl can depend upon various factors:

• Weight: The price for the Venezuela Pearl weighs highly upon its Chaw and Carat.
• Treatment: Venezuela Pearls are usually organically natural and with industry-accepted treatment, this makes them a better Astrological Gemstone with high-value ornament choice. They are selectively passed through natural processes to give them the stunning look they are popular for.
• Beware of mock Pearls: They may look shiny but they circumvent the divine power of the gemstone, rendering them weakened or useless.
• Quality: The common man is often cheated when it comes to Keshi Pearl. They fall for the artificially-treated counterparts that exude a distinct color.

The best-quality Vedic gemstones are naturally sourced with minimum treatment and a good shape. There is advanced Vedic science to understanding the best shape and texture for the wearer.

Natural, adequately smooth, well-shaped Moti that is neither diffused nor enhanced is the best perfect one to choose.

Source: Lab-grown gemstones are cheaper than naturally sourced Pearls. The Keshi Pearl originates from Tahiti, South Sea, Philippines, Japan and its costs vary depending on international laws.

Natural Keshi Pearl Gemstones are priced between the range of Rs.1400 per carat to Rs.15000+ per carat, depending upon the above factors.

Astrological benefits of the gemstone are dependent mainly upon the intensity of the clarity, the shape, color and the surface of the gemstone.

When buying a Keshi Pearl Gemstone, consistently adhere to the shading, shape, surface and sheen. This widespread principle to conclude the nature of any gemstone will assist you with knowing the ideal Vedic gemstone from the quality substitutes.

The parameters of Quality are:

Shape: Shape offers favour as far as Astrology to a degree of the nature of surface. Round and practically round shapes are liked. Notwithstanding, lopsided/florid formed Pearls have their own elegance and advantages.

Color: The Keshi Pearl comes in various shades of white. It ranges from White, creamy, grey, silver to champagne color. The color that is highly recommended from a Vedic astrological point of view is the creamy silver and golden yellow color without any traces of any other color in it.

Clarity: The clarity here is the surface clarity depends on how clearly the surface is. Hazy gemstones indicate impurities in the stone. Although, only man-made synthetic gemstones can be flawless. Natural gemstones will always contain traces of imperfection.

Keshi Pearl gemstones are considered a good choice as they are almost completely clear to the naked eye i.e. ‘eye-clean'. They cannot be free from surface patterns and or graining along with clean sheen are the ones typically found in natural Keshi Pearls.

The Pearl Gemstone (Moti) Is found in ocean beds inside oysters in which they are formed and grow. The finest quality of natural pearls is adorable and valued as gemstones that are used in jewellery and astrological purpose. The pearls have a unique lustre.

Keshi Pearl

It is important to authenticate and verify the specifications of the gemstone you are looking to purchase. In the case of  Keshi Pearls, be careful about selecting irradiated gemstones only. Pearls that are enhanced artificially lose their color over time and fade away due to heat and exposure.

• Chemical Composition : CaCO3 & H2O(82-86% Calcium Carbonate, 10-14% Conchiolin and 2-4% water)
• Cause of Color:-Porphyrines, metalloporphyrins
• Crystal Habit: None
• Hardness: 3.5 – 4
• Specific Gravity: 2.65-2.85
• Refractive Index: 1.530-1.685
• Origins: Venezuela, Japan, South Sea, Tahiti, India, Philippines

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The Pearl Gemstone is known by many names such as:

• Mukta(Sanskrit)
• Motee(Hindi)
• Muttu (Kannada)
• Moti (Gujarati)
• Luliwa/Lulu(Arabic)
• Perle(French)
• Margaritári(Greek)

Here are some fun facts about the Pearl Gemstone:

• It can be rejuvenated by putting it in a glass bowl filled with holy water and tulsi. Just dip your gemstone in it and keep it in till sunrise on a Monday. Take it out and wear it as you normally do, the next day.
• Birthstone of June month.
• Imitation pearls are smooth when rubbed against your teeth, while natural or cultured pearls have a slightly rough texture.
• The Pearl of Lao-tze, the world's largest pearl is found in 1934 and is about the size of a basketball.
• The fascinating pearl oysters are born male and at around three years of age they transform into females.
• The first-ever cultivated pearl is created by Kokichi Mikimoto.

The Keshi Pearl is also used in Color Therapy and Chakra Healing as it:

• Is referred as a powerful spirit stabilizer.
• Provides mood stability with its soothing and calming nature.
• The word keshi comes from keshinomi, the Japanese word for poppy seed.
• Freshwater pearls are cheaper, whereas Saltwater pearls are generally more expensive due to their scarcity.
• They come in unique shapes and sizes but they are not baroque pearls.
• Its spirit-building capabilities help to relieve the uneasiness, nervousness, anxiety and tension associated with occasional stress, leaving you cool, calm and collected.
• Is known as “the matrix of life itself.
• Is beneficial for the heart, lungs (against tuberculosis, asthma, chronic bronchitis), kidneys, urinary system and liver and also carries sedative and laxative effect.
• Can neutralize poison, lowers acidity and raises sensuality.
• Pearls are considered to offer the power of love, money, protection, and luck.
• Chakra Seven: Sahasrara, Chakra Three: Manipura
• Improves feelings of good will.
• Spreads loving vibrations.