Tiffany April Raines

Author: Tiffany April Raines

Tiffany April Raines is the Certified Vedic Gemologist and Head of Sales at Astrological Gem. She joined the team in 2007 as a webmaster and a scientific skeptic. Doubting that astrological gemstones really worked, but curious by nature, she began researching client experiences in depth and testing every kind of gem she could on herself. Undeniable results converted her into a believer and eventually a practitioner of Jyotish. In 2012 she studied at the American College of Vedic Astrology and in 2014 became Astrological Gem’s Head of Sales. In 2015 she became a Certified Gemstone Advisor through the Planetary Gemologists Association whose website features her writing on Vedic Gemology to this day. Wearing several powerful gemstones of her own, she has served thousands of clients with research-based wisdom and intuitive insight, publishes popular myth-busting articles at AstrologicalGemBlog.com, and has grown to become one of the most sought after Jyotish gemstone advisors in the world.

10 Ways to Make the Most of Your Astrological Gemstone

By Tiffany April Raines, Certified Gemstone Advisor of Astrological Gem International Looking to buy a Vedic Gemstone? Keep these tips in mind in order to make the most of your purchase. 1.) Only buy top quality gemstones.There are endless gemstones available online and in jewelry stores, with endless pitfalls to look out for when it

What to Expect from an Astrological Gem

Note: The quality and purity of a gemstone is directly related to its ability to produce significant results for Jyotish. This means that a gem possessing a high degree of flawlessness, no treatments, ideal color, and optimal cut will be the most powerful. The effects of wearing an astrological gemstone

Uparatnas: How to Buy a Gemstone on a Budget

When shopping for Jyotish gems, always remember the golden rule of Vedic Gemology: The quality of an astrological gemstone is the most critical factor in determining whether or not any planetary effects will be acquired from wearing it. It is always better to buy a top quality secondary gemstone, or uparatna, than to buy a cheap, poor quality,

Can I wear this diamond?

So your astrologer says “You need to strengthen Venus! Wear a diamond on your middle finger.” Inside you pump up and think “Diamonds, sweet, I have those earrings and that old ring from my grandmother.” Then he continues, “It needs to weight at least 1 carat, and needs to be

The Nine Jyotish Gems and Their Corresponding Vedic Planets

By Tiffany April Raines, Certified Gemstone Advisor of Astrological Gem International At Astrological Gem, we see time and time again how top-quality Vedic gemstones produce significant, quantifiable results for the gemstone wearer. These results are traditionally in alignment with the qualities of the planet that the gemstone represents. The gemstones

Who is Jay Boyle?

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jay Boyle, I’m a Graduate Gemologist and the owner of Astrological Gem. I’m a huge proponent of utilizing precious gemstones for Jyotish (Vedic Astrology), though I was a skeptic when I first entered the gem business. It wasn’t until I began testing

What Makes a Gemstone Jyotish Quality?

When it comes to buying astrological gemstones, it’s important to make an informed purchase. Because the quality of the gemstone is the primary factor in determining how effective it will be for Vedic Astrology, being able to delineate between a top-quality and a poor-quality Jyotish gemstone is very important if

How do Astrological Gemstones Work?

Precious gemstones have been used throughout the world for thousands of years to promote healing, fortune, and good luck. Research conducted at Astrological Gem has determined that high quality natural gemstones can significantly influence people’s lives when correctly worn for Jyotish. The right gems promote harmony, the wrong gems promote