http://www.gemtherapy.org/ Indian site offers cut gems and $25 consultancy - email address - no information beyond birthstones and the following general description of gemstone therapy: “Gemstone therapy is an alternative technique for straining the body and resolving the issue and patterns. Each gemstone has a vibrational frequency. These vibrational frequency enters into out aura. These vibrational frequency may give effect direct or repeatable. Gemstone is a mineral or element and it has a definite crystalline structures and chemical compositions. It is scientifically proved that every element has specific effect on the body. Gem therapy can explain by seven colors.” Most Ayuvedic applications of gems have to do with countering negative astrological influences.

http://21stbooks.com/cgi-local/shop.pl/page=gemstones.html 21^st Century Bookstore offers books on gemstones and gemstone therapy from the ayurvedic or jyotish and Indian astrological point of view.

http://astroamerica.com/v-books.html The Astrology Center of America offers extensive list of Jyotish/Vedic/Hindu Astrology Books and also includes books on gems. They encourage one to print list as a guide to other pages. List is updated monthly. As of 3/17/2002, the list includes:

300 Important Combinations
Accurate Predictive Methodology
Advanced Techniques of Astrological Predictions
Advanced Predictive Astrololgy, vol. 1 & 2 (set)
Aghora II, Kundalini
Aghora III, The Law of Karma
Ancient Hindu Astrology for the Modern Western Astrologer
Application of Prasna Astrology (based on Systems Approach)
Applications of Yogini Dasha
Art & Practice of Ancient Hindu Astrology (hardcover)
Art of Matching Charts
Arudha System of Prediction
Ashtakavarga
Ashtaka Varga Made Simple for the Western Astrologer
Ashtakavarga System of Prediction
Astro
Astrological Applications of Kota Chakra
Astrological Biographies, 17 Examples
Astrological Diagnosis of Diseases
Astrological Journey Through History, Mystery & Horoscopes
Astrology & Education
Astrology & Karma
Astrology & Remedies of Lal Kitab
Astrology & the Hoax of the "Scientific Temper"
Astrology for Beginners
Astrology for Life, How to Become Your Own Vedic Astrologer
Astrology for Beginners/Encyclopedia of Astrology (KP System), 6 volume set
Astrology in Marriage Counselling
Astrology in Predicting Weather & Earthquakes
Astrology of Death
Astrology of the Seers
Astrology, Destiny & the Wheel of Time
Astrology Simplified
Astronomy & Mathematical Astrology
Astrosecrets & Krishnamurti Padhdhati, parts 1 & 2
Astro Sutras J.N. Bhasin, Sagar, 9.00
Autobiography of a Vedic Astrologer formerly My Experiences in Astrology
Beneath A Vedic Sky
Betz Ephemeris, 1940
Bhavartha Ratnakara
Bhrigu Nandi Nadi
Bhrigu on Predictive Astrology
Bhrigu Sutram
Biorhythms of Natal Moon (Mysteries of Panch Pakshi)
Brhat Samhita
Brihat Jataka of Varaha Mihira
Brihat Jataka of Varaha Mihira
Brihat Jataka of Varaha Mihira
Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra (2 volume set)
Catechism of Astrology
Celestial Delivery Boy: Transit
Chamatkar Chintamani of Bhatt Narayana
Conjunction of Planets, Based on Hindu Astrology
Conditional Dasas of Sage Parasara
Constellational Astrology
Crux of Vedic Astrology, Timing of Events
Daivajna
Determining Profession & Ups & Downs in Career
Deva Keralam (Chandra Kala Nadi), in 3 volumes
Dictionary of Astrology
Dictionary of Significators In Astrology
Digital Astrology
Dips into Divinity, Astrology & History
Divine Love & Miracles of Yogi Hans Baba
Doctrines of Suka Nadi Retold
Dots of Destiny, Applications of Ashtakavarga
Eastern Systems for Western Astrologers, an anthology
Elements of Vedic Astrology
Empirical Insights Into Vedic Astrology
Enigmas in Astrology
Essentials of Horary Astrology, or, Prasnapadavi
Essentials of Vedic Astrology
Essentials of Medical Astrology
Essentials of Predictive Hindu Astrology
Experiences in Horary Astrology
Female Horoscopy (Strijataka)
Finer Techniques of Astrological Predictions, vol 1
Finer Techniques of Astrological Predictions, vol 2
Fundamentals of Rao's System of Nadi Astrology
Ganapath, Exists or Not?
Garga Hora
Gems & Astrology
Gem Therapy
Gochar Phaladeepika, Torch on Transit of Planets
Go With the Flow, The Philosophy of Numbers in Oriental Medicine
Graha & Bhava Balas
Greatness of Saturn
Handbook of Vastu
Healing Power of Gemstones in Tantra, Ayurveda & Astrology
Hindu Astrology & the West
Hindu Astrology, Joytisha
Hindu Astrology Lessons, 36 Teachers Share Their Wisdom
Hindu Dasha System
Hindu Predictive Astrology
Hora Ratnam
Horary Astrology & Swarauday Shastra
Hora Sara
How to Analyse Married Life
How to Avert Professional Setbacks
How to Be a Great Astrologer
How to Identify Significant Events (through transit)
How to Judge a Horoscope (2 vol set)
How to Judge a Nativity
How to Judge Longevity (KP System)
How to Predict Your Future
How to Read A Horoscope
How to Study Divisional Charts
Impact of Ascending Signs
Indian Astrology: How To Discover the Secrets of Your Vedic Star Sign
Indian Predictive Astrology
Introduction to Astrology
Introduction to Esoteric Astrology
Introduction to Vedic Astrology
It's All in Timing
Jaimini Sutram of Maharishi Jaimini
Jaimini Sutramritam
Jataka Alankara
Jataka Chandrika
Jataka Desh Marga
Jataka Parijata of Vaidyantha Diskshita, in 3 volumes
Jataka Tatva
Journey Back to Our Creator
Judgements of Bhavas & Timing of Events Through Dasa & Transits
Kalaprakasika
Karma & Rebirth in Hindu Astrology
Karmic Control Planets
KP How to Cast & Read Your Horoscope
KP's Notable Persons & Krishnamurti Padhdhati
KP Tables of Houses
KRISHNAMURTI: Six Readers (all: Krishnamurti Pub.):
Krishnamurti's Prediction by Horary Astrology Scientific Tables of Houses for All (Prasna nadi or stellar system)
Medical Astrology for All
Profession
Lahiri's Ephemerides (all: Lahiri Ayanamsha):
Condensed Ephemeris, 1900
Condensed Ephemeris, 1981
Lahiri's Indian Ephemeris of the Planets Positions According to the Sidereal System for 2001
Laghu Parashari Sidhant
Learn Hindu Astrology Easily
Learn Successful Predictive Techniques of Hindu Astrology
Life Beyond Death
Life of Varaha Mihira
Light on Life, An Introduction to the Astrology of India
Light on Relationships, The Synastry of Indian Astrology
Mahabote Families
Manage Your Health Through Preventative Astral Remedies
Manual of Hindu Astrology
Mantras, Yantras & Fabulous Gems
Muhurta Chintamani
Muhurta, Traditional & Modern K.K. Joshi, Sagar, 12.00
Muhurtha (electional astrology)
My Experiences in Astrology
Mystery of Rahu in the Horoscope
Mystical Formulae, part 1: Mantras, part 2: Yantras
Mystics of Sarvato Bhadra Chakra & Astrological Predictions, with norms for financial gains in share market
Nadi Astrology
Nakshatra (2 volume set)
Nakshatras
Nasta
Navamsa in Astrology
Nehru Dynasty
New Dimensions in Vedic Occultism (A treatise on Vedanga Jyotisha)
9 Planets & 12 Bhavas, Their Effects on Human Life
New Light on Jyothisha (KP System)
Notable Horoscopes
Numerology, Gemology & Rudraksha
Occult Power of Gems
Phala Deepika of Mantreswara
Planetary Influences on Human Affairs
Planetary Strengths, Calculation & Interpretation
Planets & Children
Planets & Travel Abroad
Planets in Orbit (transit)
Planets: The meaning of each planet in each sign & house (oversize)
Practical Horary Astrology
Practical Mundane Astrology, Basic Principles
Practical Mundane Astrology, How to Judge a Mundane Chart
Practical Vedic Astrology
Practicals of Mantras & Tantras
Prashna Shastra, Scientific Applications of Horary Astrology, in 2 volumes
Prasna Marga, in two volumes
Prasna Tantra (horary astrology)
Predictive Astrology, An Insight
Predicting through Jaimini's Chara Dasa
Predicting through Karakamsha & Jaimini's Mandook Dasa
Predicting Through Navamsa & Nadi Astrology
Predictive Astrology: A Treatise on Muhurta, Marriages & Children
Predictive Astrology of the Hindus
Predictive Planetary Periods
Predictive Techniques & The Applications of Astrological Remedial Measures
Predictive Techniques in Varshaphala
Principles of Cuspal Interlinks
Professions, Inclination, Fructification & Career Profile
Profession Through Astrology
Punarphoo, Saturn & Moon (KP System)
Raahu
Rahu & Ketu in Predictive Astrology
Raman's 110 Year Ephemeris (1891
Rationality in Astrology, Planets in the Sky
Rectification of Birth Time, An Analytical Approach
Remedial Astrology
Remedial Measures in Astrology
Retrograde Planets
Rudraaksha, The Mystic Seed
Saadhe Saati, A Balanced View, a group research
Sanketa Nidhi of Rama Dayalu
Sapta
Saravali (2 vols)
Sarvath Chintamani of Vyankatesh Sharma
Sarwartha Chintamani of Sri Venkatesha Daivanga
Saturn
Saturn, A Friend or Foe?
Saturn, Friend & Guide
Satya Jatakam
Scientific Analysis of Horoscope
Secrets of Ashtakavarga
Secrets of Vimshottari Dasa
Secrets of Yantra, Mantra & Tantra
Self
Shri Rudram De
Significant Mundane Events Through Transit Navamsa
Solve Your Problems Astrologically
Special Sidereal Ephemeris, 1920
Stars & Your Future
Studies in Jaimini Astrology
Surya Siddhanta, text
Surya, The Sun God
Systems' Approach for Interpreting Horoscopes
Tables of Ascendants on Nirayana Basis for 0
Tajikashastra, A Guide to Annual Horoscope or Varshaphala
Textbook of Scientific Hindu Astrology, in 2 volumes (hardcover)
Textbook of Varshaphala
Times Daily Ephemeris 1994
Times Daily Ephemeris 2001
Timing of Events
Timing of Marriage
Transit of Planets on Thy Birth Chart
Transit of the Planets
Tried Techniques of Predictions & Some Memoirs of an Astrologer
Turning the Tables
Understanding the Moon's Nodes, Rahu & Ketu
Upadesa Sutras, complete with 4 chapters
Ups & Downs in Career
Uttara Kalmrita of Kalidasa
Vastu, Astrology & Architecture
Varshphal or Annual Horoscope
Vedic Astrology, A guide to the fundamentals of Jyotish
Vedic Astrology, An Integrated Approach
Vedic Astrology in Money Matters
Vedic Numerology, A Treatise on Hindu Astrology
Vedic Remedies in Astrology (hardcover)
Vibrational Healing with Gems (hardcover)
Women & Astrology
Yogas in Astrology
Yogini & Kalchakra Dasa
Yogis, Destiny & the Wheel of Time
Your Fortune From Thy House (Vastu Shastra)

http://www.jyotishvani.com/gems/default.asp Site offers “Computerized Vedic Horoscopes , Sun Sign and U, Fengshui, Match Making, Lal Kitab, Mantras, Gems, Vaastu Shastra, Chinese Astrology, Reiki, Crystals, What's in a Name, This day those Years, Bhrigu Samhita. Has this to say about gemstone therapy: “Prescribing a gemstone to ward off any planetary afflictions in a birth chart of any person is a very delicate procedure. In order to prescribe any gem to any individual his or her birth chart should be thoroughly examined to see which of the malefic planets are in chidra bhavas or are functional malefics (malefics on account of the lordship of inauspicious house i.e., the 6th, 8th and 12th). If we will prescribe a stone for any of such planets, we will be only strengthening and accelerating their malefic tendencies. Therefore, the stones associated with the planets that are functional malefics for an individual should never be recommended.” Site also offers link to online gambling for those so predisposed.

http://www.vedanet.com/SeersCorrespondCourse.htm Site of American Institute of Vedic Studies offers Correspondence Course in Vedic Astrology. It describes the goal of the course thus: “The goal of the course is to provide the foundation to enable one to become a professional Vedic astrologer. Its orientation is threefold: To teach the fundamentals of Vedic astrology and chart interpretation through the planets, signs, houses, aspects, yogas, divisional charts and dashas; To set forth the Vedic astrology of healing (Ayurvedic astrology) for those who want to specialize in this subject, including an in-depth analysis of gem therapy, as well as the use of mantras and deities; To introduce the Nakshatras, Muhurta, Ashtakavarga and Vedic methods of timing, including the Vedic calendar.

http://www.stormloader.com/users/altmed/index.htm Site for Indian “AltMed International Institute” described as follows: “AltMed International Institute - We are a group of Homoeopaths and Naturopaths Working in India for over two Decades. We take great pleasure in passing the Miraculous art of Alternative Medicines to the people in India and Abroad. Through this Institute we teach these miraculous Sciences to all those who take interest in studying Alternative Medicine. Our Courses are Online and Detailed.” Offers “Diploma in Gems & Colour Therapy All the gems & Colours with their benefits Properties etc. will be taught - According to Gems & Colour Therapy- Diseases are due to lack/abundance of various colours & they can be cured by balancing the colour requirement of the body.”


Lycos:
http://gemtherapy.omplace.com/ "Portal"-type site has links to a lot of other sites including Gemisphere. Describes Gem Therapy as follows: “The Gem Therapy category is for those who wish to learn more about using crystals and gemstones for healing themselves and others. We offer articles on how to actually lay the gemstones on the body to promote healing on all levels. Gem therapy offers information for healing not only for the physical body, but for our mental and spiritual growth as well. Come join us and learn about this sacred art of gem therapy and how it can help you.”

http://www.ozelink.com/natures_energies/color1.htm Color Therapy Healing site offers “Color Therapy Resources and Equipment.” Offers the following with regard to gems: “Color therapy gem essences, specially formatted for use with the Crystal light balancing workbook, torch and course. Full set of 20 gem essences designed to create harmony, and improved chi flow through the appropriate meridians, while at the same time releasing discordant vibrations and negative emotional states. A powerful form of vibrational healing. This kit comes complete with two attractive white gloss storage boxes (each layer holds ten bottles) each with delicate blue and white labels inserted with dividers to keep the essences separate

http://www.jewelrymall.com/therapy.html Mirror page to gems4friends - has link to Gemisphere.


Overture (formerly GoTo)
http://www.ultdentist.com/gemtherapy.htm Wholistic dentistry site has this to say about using gems in the teeth: “The natural resonance properties of precious, semi-precious and rare earth gems such as rubies, diamonds and sapphires have been known in ancient cultures throughout the world. According to Tibetan tradition, gems placed in the teeth have been considered beneficial for the last 60,000 years. The Mayans, Incas and Aztecs are said to have practiced this method as well. Dr. Schuchard leads the developing field of gem therapy with the use of minute, geometrically cut gems precisely positioned discretely within the tooth's restoration material in alignment with body and tooth energetic meridian circuits. Ongoing clinical documentation is in place to substantiate findings that the use of gems in the teeth may additionally aid in reversing chronic conditions, restore qi and perhaps even increase longevity.”

http://www.vedicworld.org/vibrationaltherapy.html Site of Vedic Cultural Fellowship offers information on ayurvedic gemstone use in color vibrational therapy: “Gem Therapy for the Modern Age - The history of gemstone therapy dates back for thousands of years. It is known that the ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Judaic cultures utilized gems for both healing and general enhancement of life, but it was the ancient Vedic culture of India that gave us the greatest inheritance of this knowledge. The metaphysical properties and how persons can increase their own well-being on the physical, emotional, and even spiritual planes through the proper use of gemstones is a science delineated in the Vedic scriptures to a far greater degree than the texts of any other ancient culture. The oldest of these is the "Vishnu Purana" which makes elaborate observations on the origin, power, and use of gems. Ayurvedic doctors, who were also generally astrologers as well, would prescribe them while using the astrological horoscope for diagnosis, and this is still going on today. Until recently little was known of gem therapy and the healing powers of gemstones in the west. In fact it was even thought of as quackery--- until the 20th century when due to the devoted work of Dr. Bhattacharya of Calcutta, India and his associates where ground-breaking work has been accomplished combining modern technology with this ancient healing art.”


Google:
http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/0,1525,686,00.html “whole health md” site has this to say about gem therapy: “Crystal and gem therapy is the use of semiprecious and precious stones to enhance mental, spiritual, and physical healing. It is based on the belief that certain crystals and gems possess a powerful energy that can positively affect imbalances in human energy fields and thus promote health and well-being. Practitioners believe that some stones direct their energy toward emotional states, while others affect certain organs through contact with the body's related energy centers (known as meridians in traditional Chinese medicine and chakras in Indian Ayurveda).
“Although there is no formal scientific evidence to suggest that crystals or gemstones have any power whatsoever (in fact they produce no scientifically discernable energy), they have nevertheless been used for centuries by astrologers, diviners, priests, Buddhist monks, and others. Today the stones are employed not only by crystal and gemstone therapists, but also by some reflexologists, aromatherapists, kinesiologists, spiritual healers, and other alternative practitioners…”

http://www.womannova.com/docs/it_alternative/it_alternative5.htm “woman nova” site has this to say about gem therapy: “Since ancient times, healers and medicine men have held that stones have psychic powers and energies and that they exert a great influence on all aspects of our lives. It is believed that stones are living entities, pulsating, radiating, vibrating at different rates; that they create strong energy fields which enable us to be charged with their energies; that they activate our abilities, soothe and comfort, heal and balance through the purity and directness of their beams.

”It is being increasingly accepted today that gems and crystals possess healing powers and that they speed up the healing processes of the body. The theoretical basis of gemstone therapy is that each precious stone has its own particular vibrational rate. The stones also emit the magnetic power of the ray of light contained within. By placing the stones within a person's aura, the vibrational rate of the person's aura changes for the better. Often, the effects are indirect but very potent. At other times, the effects are very direct. It is believed that the more precious stones you wear, the more strongly you will be charged with cosmic forces…”

http://www.sigma-logic.com/alternative_medicine.htm Site for “sigma logic international” offers this on gem therapy: “Gem Therapy is just a division of color therapy which is based on the fact that our body needs the seven primary colors of the solar spectrum to maintain health. A deficiency or excess of a particular color is the root cause of the diseases. Color Therapy mainly consists of drinking solarized color water, eating colored foods and meditating with colors to energize the charkas of our body which correspond to a particular color. Gems are also a source of cosmic rays in a more concentrated form. Each gem stone corresponds to a particular color. These colors also correspond to the color of the planets. For example, the sun corresponds the color - red and the color green corresponds to mercury. Suppose red rays are absent, diseases like anemia, physical debility and paralysis can occur. These diseases can be cured by injecting red rays in our body or by wearing the gems of the red planet. An excess of red rays can produce diseases such as boils, sunstroke, and tumors. These can be cured by injecting cold rays…”