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Notice: The reading is determined using Jyotish (Vedic Sidereal Astrology) based on Lahiri Ayanamsa. We suggest that Vedic horoscope bhava (house) placements be taken into account when deciding between generated options.



Gem Choosing

When choosing gems we must mentally take note and add up the pluses in a chart. We want to determine which graha or astral demigod is the chart holder's best friend. We should avoid our enemies or ill wishers, and shouldn't associate with them more than necessary. If we have a powerful friend then they can help us, and if we have a weak friend then we could make them stronger. But we should not strengthen our enemies. It is a mistake to equate strength/weakness with friend/foe in astrology or any field - that is common sense. A planet being weak does not mean it is inimical, and a planet's being strong doesn't automatically make it favorable. We want to determine which planets are the most anukul (auspicious); strength is another matter.




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JYOTISH GEMS: Same or Opposite of Associated Planet?
Published in the Jan 2013 Issue of
Bangkok Gems & Jewellery Magazine

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By
Richard S. Brown


AGT Featured on Cover of Bangkok Gems & Jewellery

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Thailand's original Jyotish jewelry company Astral Gemstone Talismans was recently featured on the cover of the October 2012 issue of Thailand's premier jewelry industry publication, Bangkok Gems & Jewellery (pictured).

Astral Gemstone Talismans was founded by gemologist and designer Richard Shaw Brown in 1975. Richard, who authored the twice published book, Ancient Astrological Gemstones & Talismans, is also founder and current acting secretary of the Planetary Gemologist Association.

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Anukula-graha Gem Choosing Philosophy



As mentioned before our winning philosophy of gems is anukulvaad, we believe gems, if Jyotish quality, magnify their ruling planet, for better or worse, depending on the planet’s position in your horoscope, as either well placed or ill placed. If a planet is in good house, rules good houses, is acting benefic, and or is strong, then that is the best of 9 horses to ride in life’s race. And if the same is true but the planet is weak, then that is a good planet to strengthen.

If a planet is ill placed, in bad house, rules bad houses, is malefic then that is a bad planet to magnify, regardless how strong or weak it may be by sign position. So we do not hold the belief that gems “reverse “ a bad planet into a good planet, which is called pratikulvaad. In fact, that system is forbidden for members of the Planetary Gemologists Association Global.


OILED EMERALDS?

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Concerning Emerald (green beryl). It is rarely flawless. So they oil to temporarily hide the cracks. BUT emerald is a solid, and oil is a liquid. SO, how to get a liquid into a solid? Only one way, the solid must be cracked with fissues that actually break the surface of the gem. Therefore if a gem is seriously oiled then that proves it is not Jyotish quality. With a jyotish quality there is no way for the liquid oil to enter the solid gem. Only a "broken" gem can be oiled. Please note that jyotish quality emerald are available, but not for cheap.

20th Annual Sri Nava-Graha Puja


Today -- May 4th 2012 -- we had Pandit Vidyadhar Shukla, the Chief Brahman Priest of Thailand, come to our location and we performed the 20th annual Sri Nava-graha Puja. Twenty years in a row we have done this yajna with him. Now he is 83 years old. Amazing at his age to do an all day puja -- including 108 mantras for each graha. Also Lakshmi Narasinga Puja. And complete with fire yajna. Just cleaned up a couple hours ago.

Flawless Gomeda Gem in Gold Herbal Ring

Vedic Gem Powers

The effects gems will have depends on the nature of their Planet lord's attitude or placement in each individual horoscope. There are two types of planets in every horoscope, viz., ANUKUL-GRAHA or favorable planets, and PRATIKUL-GRAHA or unfavorable planets. Gems will act accordingly. Below are simple basic guidelines on how fine quality jyotish gems might influence us.

NOTE: SIGNS given here refer to your Thai Moon Rasi (That is the Rasi in which the Moon is placed in your Thai or Sidereal horoscope)

1. ARIES ruled by MARS: - Gems: Red Coral / carnelian

If Mars is well placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward positive energy, strength, courage, passion, and aggression. One will be active, have great energy, be learned, well-known and regal.

If Mars is ill-placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward anger, irritability, instability, impatience, and aggression. One becomes prone to violence and physical problems such as high blood pressure, anemia, and impurities in the blood.

2. TAURUS is ruled by VENUS: - Gems: Diamond / quartz

If Venus is well placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward attractiveness, grace, elegance, and longevity. One will be refined, humanitarian, and possess many positive qualities.

If Venus is ill-placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward vanity, lewdness, sensual corruption, and lack of both taste and refinement. One becomes vulnerable to loss of libido, impotence, sterility, and premature aging.

3. GEMINI is ruled by MERCURY: - Gems: Emerald / tsavorite

If Mercury is well placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward rationality, wit, skillfulness, and dexterity. One will be educated, happy, fortunate, and highly respected.

If Mercury is ill placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward aloofness, difficulty with communication, lack of concentration, and slowness. One becomes prone to speech and hearing impediments, deceptive behavior, and lack of vitality.

4. CANCER is ruled by MOON: - Gems: Pearl (natural) / moonstone

If Moon is well placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward sensitivity, good habits, stability, and health. One will be wealthy, industrious, and respected.

If Moon is ill placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward overreaction and depression. One will be hypersensitive to stress, and negative results may be expected.

5. LEO is ruled by SUN: - Gems: Ruby / red spinel

If Sun is well placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward nobility, dignity, power, leadership, and confidence. One will be well-read, pious, strong, compassionate, and untroubled.

If Sun is ill placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward lack of confidence, low self esteem, and little energy. One will be rebellious by nature, and negative results may be expected.

6. VIRGO is ruled by MERCURY: - Gems: Emerald / tsavorite

If Mercury is well placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward rationality, wit, skillfulness, and dexterity. One will be educated, happy, fortunate, and highly respected.

If Mercury is ill placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward aloofness, difficulty with communication, lack of concentration, and slowness. One becomes prone to speech and hearing impediments, deceptive behavior, and lack of vitality.

7. LIBRA is ruled by VENUS: - Gems: Diamond / quartz

If Venus is well placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward attractiveness, grace, elegance, and longevity. One will be refined, humanitarian, and possess many positive qualities.

If Venus is ill-placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward vanity, lewdness, sensual corruption, and lack of both taste and refinement. One becomes vulnerable to loss of libido, impotence, sterility, and premature aging.

8. SCORPIO is ruled by MARS: - Gems: Gems: Red Coral / carnelian

If Mars is well placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward positive energy, strength, courage, passion, and aggression. One will be active, have great energy, be learned, well-known and regal.

If Mars is ill-placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward anger, irritability, instability, impatience, and aggression. One becomes prone to violence and physical problems such as high blood pressure, anemia, and impurities in the blood.

9. SAGITTARIUS is ruled by Jupiter: - Gems: Yellow Sapphire / yellow topaz

If Jupiter is well placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward humanitarianism, spiritualism, optimism, faith, and good judgment. One will be powerful, respected, and a leader of men, although susceptible to anger.

If Jupiter is ill-placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward greed, pessimism, egotism, and selfishness. One will be uncaring, unhappy, and have a negative outlook.

10. CAPRICORN is ruled by SATURN: - Gems: Blue Sapphire / indicolite (blue tourmaline)

If Saturn is well placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward discipline, responsibility, realism, durability, and humility. One will be long-lived, charitable, proficient, and an affectionate mate.

If Saturn is ill placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward depression, anxiety, fear, loneliness, and disappointment. One becomes vulnerable to headaches, neuralgia, and other disorders of the nervous system.

11. AQUARIUS is ruled by SATURN: - Gems: Blue Sapphire / indicolite (blue tourmaline)

If Saturn is well placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward discipline, responsibility, realism, durability, and humility. One will be long-lived, charitable, proficient, and an affectionate mate.

If Saturn is ill placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward depression, anxiety, fear, loneliness, and disappointment. One becomes vulnerable to headaches, neuralgia, and other disorders of the nervous system.

12. PISCES is ruled by JUPITER: - Gems: Yellow Sapphire / yellow topaz

If Jupiter is well placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward humanitarianism, spiritualism, optimism, faith, and good judgment. One will be powerful, respected, and a leader of men, although susceptible to anger.

If Jupiter is ill-placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward greed, pessimism, egotism, and selfishness. One will be uncaring, unhappy, and have a negative outlook.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Rahu & Ketu do not rule any Rasi. But it is known that Rahu is exalted in Taurus, and Ketu is exalted in Scorpio. This means…

RAHU is exalted in TAURUS: – Gem: Hessonite / orange zircon

If Rahu is well placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward originality, inspiration, insight, and uniqueness. One will be exotic, wealthy and fortunate.

If Rahu is ill placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward mental disease, addiction, illusion, and trouble. One will have a volatile nature, and a tendency to suffer from fear and suicidal impulses.

KETU is exalted in SCORPIO: - Gems: Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye / fibrolite

If Ketu is well placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward spiritualism, intuition, universality, subtleness, and sensitivity. One will be wealthy and protected from evil.

If Ketu is ill placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward eccentricity, explosiveness, fanaticism, and emotional problems. One becomes prone to compulsive gambling and fatal diseases such as cancer.
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Former Thai Prime Minster General Prem visits one of Astral Gemstone Talismans many locations around Bangkok. H.E. was greeted by four AGT sales advisors, all PGAs.
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Socially Responsible Information on gems and their use in Jyotish from Modern Astrology Magazine
November, 2011 Letter and December, 2011 Reply
SRI --- Socially Responsible Information on gems and their use in Hindu astrology or Jyotish from Modern Astrology Magazine Oct. 2011 Issue. Some common sense points, but not the entire picture.
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Winner of the PMA's “1996 Benjamin Franklin Award”--- this eBook App is available for both iPhone and iPad. The App contains special controls for adjusting font size, book-marking pages, leaving written or voice notes, etc. It can also be viewed in landscape mode for easy reading. Touching any picture brings it to full size. The eBook is filled with awesome color illustrations of gemstone talismans created and numbered by author and designer Richard Shaw Brown. This is the 2nd edition, with 8 additional chapters on everything from Kailash Shila to Lakshmi Conch. Get this book!

“Ancient Astrological Gemstone and Talismans by Richard S. Brown is a comprehensive study of ancient oriental wisdom vis-a-vis study of gemstones & their astral powers. The main attraction of this book is Talisman Jewelry with classical sidereal astrology of India. The contents of the book, itself, speaks about the invaluable treasure of knowledge possessed by the author. The glimpse of Vedic knowledge gained by the author, by dedicating himself to his divine grace Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, is also seen in this book at various places like in one of the chapters named Pearls he mentioned .."The process of cleaning pearls was taught by the great Vyadhi - where Vyadhi refers to the name for Lord Vishnu , most probably his Dhanvantari incarnation , in which form Lord revealed the medical science to mankind, out of his compassion for the learned and virtuous". Such description itself reveals the fact that author is blessed with the gem of knowledge. The description about the Nava-graha along with the rare photographs of the respective deities is fantastic. The Gemstone Narratives is one of the excellent chapters in his book, where various stories and facts are written in such a interesting manner that it encapsulates the mind of the reader fully. Best part of this book is that it rules out superstitions about Indian astrology. Last but not least, the Appendage on Planetary Mantras, Charity & Fasting is amazing, where a reader could find charity, fasting & the mantra for respective deities. It serves as an invaluable guide to the user. I think Mr. Brown has taken the birth on this planet to complete the unfinished task of promoting planetary gemology and playing the lead role for the same. He is the precious gift of lord on the earth.”---Dr. Shekhar Vashishtha, B.Sc. (Hons.), M. Sc. Applied Geology, B.R., S.S., P.G.D.J., Ph.D., C.C.F.S., F.G.S., G.G (U.S.A), F.G.A. (U.K.), P.G. (THAILAND), SECRETARY GENERAL, MINERAL CLUB OF INDIA


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Richard Brown replies to a "letter-to-the-Editor" of Modern Astrology (The NEW Astrological Magazine) edited by Smt Gayatri Devi Vasudev, who is also the "Chair-person" for the PGA's Managing Committee.
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PGA Secretary Richard Shaw Brown is featured on Thai TV during opening of the Bangkok International Gem and Jewelry Show
Feb 25, 2009


2009 People's Collection by Astral Gemstone Talismans

In view of the economy AGT has started creating numbered talismans in Sterling Silver and 18k Gold Trim that are affordable to the general public. Below are four examples. For more information contact www.agt-gems.com
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Exciting new MOVIE-BIO of PGA Co-Founder Richard Shaw Brown Published in USA

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A gripping and humorous autobiographical novel about the early life of Rick Brown, detailing the story of his 1960s era group, The Misunderstood, and their evolution from local garage band heroes to trailblazing psychedelic icons living in the heart of Swinging London. Read how the band's heart was ripped out on the eve of their success when Rick was drafted into the US Army, about his daring desertion from boot camp, his escape to a new life in a primitive ashram in North India, and his subsequent adventures as a hunted fugitive. Befriended by India's elite but forced from sanctuary as US authorities close in, he climbs the Himalayas, taking shelter in a secret ruby mine guarded by 115 year-old Kali Baba. Torn between the love of two competing gurus, as well as Kali Baba and beautiful Tanny, he is driven over the edge into the mysterious Asian underworld. Read a Synopsis of the book that details the modern-day discovery of Planetary Gemology in 1974.

“There's no disputing that it's an extremely entertaining read - and I can't wait to see the promised film.” (Phil McMullen, Terrascope On-line Reviews)



Ms Neeta, Director Rudra Centre, and Shree Rajeev Krishna Dasa, Director Shaligram.com
Visit PGA Secretary, Richard Shaw Brown, PG, in Bangkok recently


Jyotish expert Mrs. Nanda Arambewela and the Honorable Education Minister of Sri Lanka
pictured with PGA Acting Secretary Richard Brown in Bangkok recently.


AGT Wins *5 Stars* OTOP Award, "2006 Product Champion of Thailand"
BLUFF STONES!??

Here is an "insiders" knowledge of gem quality. What most people buy are junk (bad) gems, or bluff stones. Only real expert collectors can decern the REAL "gem" (good) quality of a gem and amongst them is the shared understanding that the top quality are very rare and high cost.

Imagine: There are 3 kinds of gems 1) Jyotish (good) Quality 2) Doshi (bad) quality... and 3) Bluff (???) quality. ---Bluff means a stone or gem that looks free of problems, but these are hidden in the cutting and setting, as much as possible. These are defective gems that are not in the category of GOOD, nor bad. They are kind of useless, not good, not {totally) bad!??-- kind of "blah!!!"

The trick is to buy the defective stone at a really cheap price because it's bad quality, then recut the gem and create a setting to hide the major or minor flaws...this looks like "jyotish" quality and sells for top quality prices, or even discounted prices, still the biggest profit margin is in bluff gem jewelry. And that includes "cultured" as a BLUFF "pearl"

So, bad is bad, and bluff is so so, but jyotish quality, such as "natural" pearl, clean emerald, etc., is the most rare and most expensive. Such top quality gems hold a very small profit margin because starting costs are so extemely high (compared to common bluff stones) that they cannot be marked up like ordinary jewelry (bluff stones). It requires a high level of sophistication to identify true quality and values.

A person advised to wear a 5 carat emerald is a fool if they spend Rs. 500-5000 for a 5 carat emerald, because in that price only very low (bad) quality is available. A person of knowledge knows that such a perfect 5 carat flawless gem is available, but cost is anywhere from US$3,000-$6,000 per carat, meaning minimum price would be over $15,000.

If poor people can't afford jyotish quality, then they should go for "uparatna" in jyotish quality. Such as clean peridot in place of bad emerald. It is not an irony that healthy people are not seeking the "cure"---In this manner we understand that wealthy people (who can afford the best) are not interested in talismans. The irony is that those who cannot afford Jyotish gems are usually the only ones seeking them. And what they usually get, at best, is BLUFFED!!!

Sri Mangala Party...Richard Brown launches 9th Designs Book in style
Navaratna-Gems Collection Dedicated To the King of Thailand

“Mangala – Royally Auspicious – Collection, 2007”

The definitive collection of the “Thai King’s Official Symbol”

Sri Navaratna, the Nine Sacred Gems – was finally revealed to the world on December 1st, 2006 at the Four Seasons Hotel’s Grand Ballroom in Bangkok. Astral Gemstone Talisman’s (AGT’s) designer Richard Shaw-Brown II just completed his 9th collection of precious jewelry – Mangala – Royally Auspicious – 2007. He created this collection as an accolade to 9 generations of the Chakri Dynasty and specifically dedicated it to Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama 9 Maharaja).

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Thai Super Star Naamthip at the Mangala Party

Chief Brahmin Priest of Thailand Pt Vidyadhar with Richard

Richard greets VIP guests at the Mangala Party

Richard's Mangala Party Sales Team

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Sri Gomeda in Shastra

The ideal color for hessonite is an intense orange hue appearing like a mixture of honey, blood and moonlight with a brilliant copper-colored sparkle.

Hessonites which are flawed, lack luster, or white or bluish in color are considered inferior and inauspicious. Hessonites of poor quality are common, while fine peaces are so rare that the ancients considered them the most blessed of all gems in the world.

A pure hessonite sparkling with internal fire and set in a golden ornament is the ultimate talisman, capable of increasing the life span, the progeny, and the happiness of its owner. It can also remover evil thoughts and motives from the owner's mind.

Any man possessing such a praiseworthy hessonite, even if only for ornamental purposes would surely become wealthy and famous in this lifetime.

--- Sri Garuda Puranam: Chap. 75

BOGUS & GENUINE LAKSHMI SHANK INFORMATION

GENUINE LAKSHMI SHANK

Lightning WHELK
Now, in this Kali Yuga, bogus is taken as real. There is only one real Lakshmi Shank, and that is Valampuri Turbinella Pyrum from Indian Seas. This shell is sacred, very rare and valuable, costing hundreds of thousands of Rupees. But certain dealers are selling another type of shell, Lightning Whelk (busycon contrarium) from North America, a common Whelk shell, and calling as a SHANK (Conch), as "Valampuri" or "Dakshinvarti Lakshmi Shank". This is either ignorance of the truth OR fraud. Either way the result is the same, i.e., getting a BOGUS Valampuri. BUYER BEWARE!!!
GEMSTONE PURITY

Flawless Red Garnet


Flawless 13 cts Hessonite

 

Sri Agni Puranam, chap. 246, slokas 7 & 8:
"A gem free from all impurities and radiating its characteristic internal luster should be looked upon as an escort of good luck; A gem which is cracked, fissured, devoid of luster, or appearing rough or sandy, should not be used at all."

PEARLS??? Like, GET "REAL"!!!

This illustration shows how REAL and bogus pearls look in an X-ray or cross section

New Mega Book on Vedic & Buddhist Sacred Objects in the works

SACRED GEMOLOGY
Natural Hallowed Objects of Asia

Compiled by Richard Shaw Brown, Pt. S. P. Tata, and various Authors

(Note: Does not include sacred by-products such as Milk, Honey, etc, nor cremation relics, nor grains like rice, etc. A sacred object is here defined not as a sacred article or ingredient of worship, but as an object of worship presided over by a Deity or associated with a Deity that inspires it's meta physical potency - a power source or over-lord)


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Interesting Information from Mani Mala on Planetary Gemology

Mani Mala by S. M. Tagore (C) 1879

Translation of sloka 79: Procedure for Gifting Gems for Retrograde Planets:

Faultless ruby of good quality for Sun, pearl for Moon, coral for Mars, emerald for Mercury, yellow sapphire for Jupiter, diamond for Venus, the faultless blue sapphire for Saturn and for the others (obviously Rahu and Ketu) garnet and cat's eye gem.

Translation of sloka 80-81: Procedure for Taking (wearing) Gems for Retrograde Planets:

If the Sun were to be retrograde it is cat's eye gems which is considered auspicious, if it were the Moon, it is blue sapphire, if it is Mars, it is ruby, if it is Mercury, it is ruby, if it is Jupiter, it is pearl, if it is Venus, it is diamond, if it is Saturn, it is blue sapphire, if it is Rahu, one should wear garnet and if it is Ketu, one should go in for emerald.

This information does not necessarily represent the views and policies of the PGA.



SUPER RARE DARSHAN: Genuine Sri Valampuri Turbinella Pyrum Lakshmi Conch AND genuine Gandaki Vajra-kita Shalagram Shila with complete Chakra. THIS PICTURE IS RARE TO SEE IN THIS WORLD. This is a FIRST!!! We have never before seen a truly genuine picture like this. Om Tat Sat!!!



Richard Shaw Brown Launches 8th Talisman Designs Collection

Planetary Gemologists Association

GEM: A natural pearl, coral, shell, seed, tooth, or mineral that is valued for its durability, rarity, portability, beauty, perfection or astrological metaphysical influence.

GEMOLOGY: The study of naturally occurring gems.

PLANETARY GEMOLOGY: (Ratna-vijnana or Ratna-para-vidya) Ancient Vedic science of the relationship between 9 (categories of) GEMS and 9 (categories of ) PLANETS recognized as most important in sidereal astrology and ayurveda. Based on the "Navaratna" philosophy of Vedic birthstones.

PLANETARY GEMOLOGIST (PG): A practitioner who is BOTH a Certified Gemologist as well as being a Planetary Gem Advisor (PGA) qualified to determine gem choosing based on Jyotish (Vedic Astrology).


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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The "Graha-anukul ratna-visheshajna parishad" or Planetary Gemologists Association (PGA), is a necessary regulatory and research group formed to help unite all genuine Planetary Gemologists around the world. 

Purpose of the Planetary Gemologists Association is fourfold:

1) To bring order and positive worldwide attention to the ancient science of Planetary Gemology, one of the 64 Asian arts that incorporate Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Ayurveda, and elite mineralogy.

2) To establish high standards of professionalism and expertise as requirements for membership, which will serve as a guarantee of  integrity and excellence to the public.

3) To maintain a forum for deliberation into the subtle mysteries of "Planetary Gemology," and to present these findings and conclusions by publishing an annual Journal named the "Journal of the Planetary Gemologists Association."

4) To serve as a bona fide Institute of Planetary Gemology that provides "Socially Responsible Information" (SRI) leading to a final exam for qualification as a PGA (Planetary Gem Advisor). NOTE: A Planetary Gemologist (PG) is a certified PGA who is also a certified Gemologist. PG and PGA Diplomas will be awarded to successful applicants. Click the sample diploma if you are ready to take the PGA - TEST

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The Sanskrit name for the PGA was composed by HONORARY PATRON Prof. Dr. Satya Vrat Shastri, Padma Shri