Pearl - (Moti/मोती)

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: +91-9784933600

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.

The Pearl gemstone (Moti) Is found in ocean beds inside oysters in which they are formed and grows.

Pearl Product Properties:

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

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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.