# Gemstone vs Rudraksha: What Is the Difference?

- Link: https://kanhaasa.com/difference-between-gems-and-rudraksha/
- Published: 2024-12-09T06:03:18+00:00
- Author: kanhaasa

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Rudraksha is considered the direct blessing of Lord Shiva and has no known ill effects
on its wearer. Gemstones, on the other hand, are tied to specific planets. If a 
gem is wrongly prescribed by an astrologer, or its quality is poor, it can increase
the troubles caused by a malefic planet.

Rudraksha works both ways: it is used to reduce the troubles of malefic planets 
and to strengthen the positive results of benefic ones. For example, the [12 Mukhi Rudraksha](https://kanhaasa.com/product/original-12-mukhi-rudraksha/)
is linked to the Sun, the [9 Mukhi Rudraksha](https://kanhaasa.com/product/9-mukhi-rudraksha-nepal/)
to Ketu, and the [7 Mukhi Rudraksha](https://kanhaasa.com/product/7-mukhi-nepali-rudraksha/)
to Saturn, making them safer alternatives to Ruby, Cat’s Eye and Blue Sapphire.

Browse our full range of [original lab-certified Rudraksha](https://kanhaasa.com/rudraksha/),
or [consult our expert](https://kanhaasa.com/consultation-fee/) to find the right
bead for your kundli. For background, see the [Navaratna (nine gems) entry on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navaratna).