Diamond (Heera)
Heera is the gemstone of Venus (Shukra) — the planet of love, comfort, art and marriage.
Who is it suggested for?
Suggested when Venus rules a good house for your ascendant; white sapphire is the usual substitute.
What it is associated with
Linked with harmony in relationships, comforts and creative work.
Caution: An expensive stone — have the chart checked, and buy only with a laboratory certificate.
How it is traditionally worn
- Planet
- Venus
- Also called
- Shukra Ratna, Diamond
- Metal
- Silver, platinum or gold
- Finger
- Ring or middle finger
- Day and time
- Friday morning
- Weight
- Usually 0.5–1.5 carat, decided by an astrologer
- Mantra
- ॐ द्रां द्रीं द्रौं सः शुक्राय नमः
Chant the mantra 108 times before wearing, after washing the ring in raw milk and clean water — this is the common practice, not a rule.
Whether this stone suits you depends on your own birth chart — the house your planet rules, its strength and your running dasha. Make your free Kundli to see which stones your chart points to.