Ruby, emerald, diamond, pearl, coral, yellow sapphire, blue sapphire, crysoberyl cats eye, diamond and brown hessonite garnet, 18ct gold wire.

This elegant gold wire ’Navratna' necklace is made with real, untreated gemstone beads and carries a 80% purity of gold.


The term 'Nav-ratna' means '9 gems' which, according to Vedic astrology correspond to the 9 heavenly bodies that effect our everyday lives. 

The stones in this necklace are ruby, emerald, diamond, pearl, coral, yellow sapphire, blue sapphire, crysoberyl cats eye and brown hessonite garnet (gomed).

There is aso a single set diamond, while the other 8 stones are repeated multiple times, with the ruby cabochons set with a closed gold back. All stones are original and untreated.


Old Navratas (malas or rings) like this are a rare find in South India nowadays, as there is a high demand in the local market due to their perceived auspicious astrological effects in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist traditions.