What Are Substitute Gemstones?

According to Vedic astrology, gemstones can produce a balancing effect to counter specific diseases, healing physical, mental and spiritual defects, based on astro-charts. Real gemstones are costly. But, did you know you can use substitute stones instead of the more expensive gems? Red garnet can replace ruby; moonstone can replace pearl; jade, peridot, or green tourmaline can replace emerald; and yellow topaz or citrine can replace yellow sapphire...more