Moon Dasha
The planetary period ruled by the Moon in Vedic astrology, during which a pearl is most commonly prescribed.
In the Vimshottari dasha system, life is divided into planetary periods. The Moon's mahadasha runs ten years.
Pearls are prescribed either to strengthen a weak Moon or to support the wearer through its period, on the advice of an astrologer.
Because prescriptions specify weight in ratti or carat, the pearl is usually bought as a loose stone first and set afterwards.
When you are buying
Get the prescribed weight and metal in writing from your astrologer before shopping. Sourcing a pearl to a specification is straightforward; matching one after the fact often is not.
Astrological pearls
101 pieces in the collection right now, from ₹7,245.
4.025 Carat (4.47 Ratti) Golden South Sea Pearl - 8.1mm Round, AA Quality
4.06 Carat (4.51 Ratti) Golden South Sea Pearl - 8.1mm Round, AA Quality
3.76 Carat (4.18 Ratti) Golden South Sea Pearl - 7.9mm Round, AAA Quality
5.125 Carat (5.69 Ratti) Golden South Sea Pearl - 9.1mm Oval, A Quality
5.5 Carats - 9 Ratti genuine south sea pearl
4.37 Carat (4.86 Ratti) Golden South Sea Pearl - 8.3mm Round, AA Quality
3.96 Carat (4.4 Ratti) Golden South Sea Pearl - 8.1mm Round, AAA Quality
4.185 Carat (4.65 Ratti) Golden South Sea Pearl - 8.1mm Round, AAA Quality
Moti
The Hindi word for pearl, and in Vedic astrology the gemstone of the Moon, worn to strengthen Chandra.
Dosham-Free Pearl
A pearl free of the specific flaws that Vedic astrology considers inauspicious: cracks, pits, spots and irregular colour.
Finger Ring
A ring set with a pearl, usually a single dome-backed or button pearl in a protective setting.