Shiva Om Dear Friends,

This is not only an interesting but also a tricky question.First of all it is important to understand that a Diamond denotes or signifies the planet Venus ( Shukra ). Strictly speaking from the Astrological perspective the most appropriate Gemstone for this planet is an original Diamond.

A Synthetic Diamond is certainly cheaper but Astrologically speaking not an alternative to a real Diamond. Astrologically, an original Zircon, Opal or even a clean and Clear Quartz can be regarded as substitutes or alternatives to a Real Diamond. When opting for these valid substitute Gemstones one must ensure that the Gemstone is of impeccable quality and is of higher Carat weight.

The man made factor in the Synthetic Diamond takes away all its glory and renders it to be a listless Gemstone from the Astrological point of view.

I have in the course of my professional practice as an Astrologer seen many a client try out these lab grown Diamonds for Astrological purposes on the advice of some other Astrologers. These clients did not reap any favourable results from the Synthetic Diamonds. They found it to be a pure waste of money.

On my advice to rather opt for the cheaper alternatives on account of their financial constraints in buying an appropriate superior quality Diamond of a certain Carat Weight, they did actually reap very good results which were ideally due to them.

I earnestly hope that this Blog has clarified any misconception one may harbor in terms of the use of Synthetic Diamonds for the purpose of Astrology.

Shivam Kalyanam.
Prof. Dr. Manoj Kalantri. Ph.D,D.Sc,D.Lit.
Eshans Emporium