Skip to content
Astrological Gem International Blog Shop gems

Tiffany's Musings

Buying trips, strong opinions, and the things I can't say on a product page.

  1. Start here Is Gemstone Therapy Just a Placebo? Why do I believe that Jyotish gemstones really work? There are a few different ways, though it's important to note that poor quality gemstones are never effective for these purposes.… Tiffany April Raines · May 2019 · 8 min read
  2. Is This Gemstone Good or Bad For Me? It’s human nature to want definitive answers on abstract questions, especially when talking about esoteric concepts like Vedic Gemology. But anybody who tries to ask me if a Jyotish gemstone… Tiffany April Raines · June 2021 · 2 min read
  3. On Wellness, Abundance, Faith, & Gemstones My job as a Vedic Gemologist keeps me connected to insightful people from all over the world. I'm always listening to and learning about our collective spiritual experiences through the… Tiffany April Raines · April 2020 · 5 min read
  4. When Great Astrologers Prescribe the Wrong Gems If you’ve ever asked me to sort out the conflicting information you've been given about Jyotish gemstones, you’ve likely heard me say the following thing. In fact, I say it… Tiffany April Raines · January 2020 · 5 min read
  5. A Day in the Life: Buying Astrological Emeralds It's currently Wednesday, the astrological day of Mercury, and I'm sitting in our showroom inspecting a parcel of emeralds that just arrived. Emerald is Mercury's primary Jyotish gemstone and Mercury… Tiffany April Raines · October 2019 · 5 min read
  6. Are You a Good Candidate for Gemstone Therapy? Sometimes I take the liberty of respectfully declining to sell to people. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it's in the best interest of all involved. After a… Tiffany April Raines · September 2019 · 5 min read
  7. The Importance of Self-Referral A lot of people I speak to, deep in the throes of multiple astrology readings and endless late-night Googling sessions, get lost in all the conflicting opinions out there related… Tiffany April Raines · June 2019 · 3 min read
  8. Should you always wear a gemstone for your mahadasha? A "dasha" is a planetary period in Vedic Astrology. Throughout our lives we go through various cycles ruled by the planets of our Jyotish charts. There are mahadashas (main periods)… Tiffany April Raines · March 2019 · 8 min read
  9. Tales from the Tucson Gem Show The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show is the largest of its kind in the United States, hosting over 4,000 vendors in several locations throughout the city every February. The two… Tiffany April Raines · February 2019 · 10 min read
  10. Buying Trip Adventures with Jay Tarah Connor, Inventory Manager, Astrological Gem International There are few things as exciting as a gemstone buying trip. Anyone who works in a wholesale industry will understand what I mean,… Tarah Connor · February 2018 · 4 min read
  11. When Jyotish Gemstones Speak to Me One of the most interesting skills I have developed over the past 10 years as an astrological gemstone advisor is the ability to sense which gemstones will be the most suitable for which people. I… Tiffany April Raines · December 2016 · 9 min read
  12. How I Found My Passion for Gemstones I never collected rocks when I was young. I really never once thought about gems until one day in the summer of 1979 on the campus of Amherst Massachusetts. I… Jay Boyle · June 2016 · 1 min read

Not sure which gem is yours?

Enter your birth details to find your Vedic rising sign and the best gems for it. Free, and it takes a minute.

Get your free gem report