Multicolor Gemstone Nine Precious Gems
Color
| multi
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Material
| Gemstone
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Shape
| Round
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Hardness
| 9 Mohs
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Packaging Type
| Box
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The Order is based on the model of European orders of chivalry and merit. The Nine Gems the Thai form of the originally Hindu royal amulet known as the navaratna and in its original form consisted of a ring of gold bearing the Nine Gems awarded to a Thai general after he achieved an important military victory and is also part of the royal insignia given the Thai king at hiscoronation. This ring still is part of the insignia of the order and worn by the male members of the order. The nine precious stones of the royal amulet also constitute an integral part of the both the badge and the star of the order.
The Nine Gems and the corresponding benefits that they bestow on their bearers:
- Diamond—Power, wealth, success over enemies
- Ruby—Success and longevity
- Emerald—Strength and security
- Yellow Sapphire—Charm and love
- Hessonite—Health and longevity
- Blue Sapphire—Love and wealth
- Pearl/Moonstone—Purity, happiness, and success over enemies
- Zircon/Topaz—Wealth and success in legal affairs
- Cat’s Eye—Protection by spirits, and from fire
