Opal Gemstone

Opal is an upratna, a substitute for diamond, of Shukra (Venus) in Jyotish. This collection lists Pandit.com's natural opal stones, each as an individual piece by weight, so you choose the exact stone you will receive. Every stone is selected under Pt. Rahul Kaushl.

Opal in Jyotish

Opal is worn to strengthen Shukra when that planet supports your birth chart, and it is traditionally chosen for love, beauty, comfort and creativity. Because a gemstone strengthens its planet, it is chosen from the birth chart, ideally the lagna, and not from the rashi alone. See the Shukra remedies for other remedies of Shukra.

How opal is traditionally worn

• Finger: the middle or ring finger, as your astrologer advises.
• Metal: silver or platinum.
• Day: Friday, in Shukla Paksha, in the morning after bathing.
• Mantra: Om Draam Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah, chanted 108 times before wearing.

How to choose an opal

• Australian and Ethiopian opal are the main sources. Good opal shows a lively play of colour.
• Fix the weight with your astrologer. A common trade measure is 1 ratti = 0.91 carat.
• A clean stone of moderate weight is preferred over a large stone with heavy inclusions.
• Buy with a lab certificate. For a stone matched to your chart, consult Pt. Rahul Kaushl.

Compare all nine planets and their stones in the gemstone guide.

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