Sun Stone

What is Sunstone?

The Sun Stone comes from the Feldspar mineral family and often comprises Oligoclase or Labradorite. The Sun Stone benefits anyone who has a weak Sun placement in their birth chart. More interestingly, this Sun planet stone has its own unique shimmering light called “Aventurescence”, caused by tiny inclusions of copper or hematite. More interestingly, this aventurescence makes each piece of natural Sunstone look different and unique from the other. 

It is strongly believed that wearing the Surya Mani (Sunstone) helps the wearer build courage, optimism and a zest for life. It has an orange-golden shine that looks absolutely stunning under the light. Just glaring at this beautiful stone will fill your mind with warmth, energy and courage.

Since the Sun is associated with leadership, vitality, and strong self-esteem, the Sun Stone is usually suggested to people with big dreams and potential. The clarity of mind linked with Surya Mani’s blessings helps the wearer with the struggles of daily life and even provides confidence and courage for long-term goals.

The Sun Stone Benefits

Imagine having the direct guidance of the King of all planets; Sun Stone does that for you. With a weak or afflicted Sun’s placement in your birth chart, you will notice feeling stuck with low confidence, low energy, or a lack of direction in your mind. To overcome this, astrologers advise you to wear the Surya Mani because Surya (Sun) blesses us with authority, self-expression, and the life force required for living a successful and energetic life.

The benefits of wearing the Sun Stone are further divided into categories given below:

1. Astrological Benefits

It is said that wearing a Sunstone ring or bracelet to invite Surya Dev’s influence in your life reminds you of the guiding light within you and unlocks your untapped power. Here are a few astrological benefits of this gemstone that you must take note of:

• Many people develop a sense of clarity and direction, along with the necessary motivation to achieve goals, as soon as they start wearing the Sun stone.
• People who dream of a lavish and luxurious life use the Surya Mani to guide them. 
• Since you are blessed by the king of all planets, your days of authority, fame, and energy will start feeling much closer and approachable to you.
• If you are in a leadership role or aspiring to be, Sunstone is said to offer great support.

1. Emotional Balance

If you often find yourself feeling emotionally drained, the Sunstone’s vibrations help ignite your inner spirit to help you return to the present. Here are some of its benefits for your emotional well-being:

• Wearing the Sunstone (Surya Kaant) blesses you with a fresh perspective on life filled with passion and joy.
• It helps destroy the negativity and darkness inside.  
• Moreover, the wearer of this stone leads life with more clarity and less self-doubt since it works against overthinking and a cluttered mind. 
• The uplifting vibrations of the Surya Mani also help the wearer feel confident in any situation that life throws their way. 

1. Confidence and Courage

Courage and confidence are two traits always associated with the Surya Graha. The Sunstone is even called “the stone of leadership” across some cultures. Wearing the Sunstone gives you:

• Confidence to express oneself in a way that motivates others to be real.
• The leadership traits to make decisions and the courage to follow those decisions.
• A sense of direction that helps diminish feelings of fear and nervousness.
• Ability to enhance the wearer’s self-expression abilities. 

1. Physical Support 

Many people who have used the original Sunstone (Surya Mani) have reported feeling physically renewed after wearing this gemstone. This includes

• Feeling more energetic and competent. 
• Stimulation of digestion and metabolism.
• Boosting traits such as vitality, endurance, and agility. 
• Overall improvement in physical strength after they started to wear the Sun stone.

1. Chakra Support

The Sang Sitara Patthar is believed to help the wearer unlock the Solar Plexus (Manipura) chakra. This Chakra is also known as the centre of personal power in the body. It is said that when an individual unlocks and activates the Manipura chakra, they are filled with confidence, courage, and spiritual clarity.

1. Stronger Relationships With Your Elders

Since Sun (Surya) is considered the primary astrological significator (karaka) of the father and other authority figures around you, wearing the Sunstone automatically smoothens communication and improves your relationship with such figures.

Who Should Wear the Sunstone Gemstone

The Sang Sitara stone is known to be a gentle yet powerful stone that can be used by anyone seeking courage, direction, clarity, and confidence. Since it is a stone for the Sun planet, it helps build the qualities of a leader in the wearer. However, some people who are ideally suited to wear the Sun Stone:

• People who have a weak Sun placement in their charts are advised to wear the Sun Stone when they can’t buy the Ruby (Manik stone) for some reason.
• People who lack motivation and always feel low on energy are also advised to wear the Sun Gemstone.
• Individuals seeking qualities like leadership, creativity, or public-facing and self-expression.
• People who want to invite fortune and success in their lives also prefer wearing the Surya Mani.
• Professionals or students who struggle with a lack of clarity and a foggy mind should wear the Surya Mani to help clear their minds.
• Lastly, people who often feel emotionally drained or unloved should wear the Surya Mani. It is said to bring enthusiasm and warmth to the wearer’s life.

The best part about the Surya Mani is that it has no side effects. Unlike the Ruby, the Surya Mani is a semi-precious stone. So, it is not as intense as the Ruby and has almost no side effects. However, it’s wise to get an astrologer’s opinion before wearing it.

How to Wear The Sun Stone

Ideal Metal 

Gold is considered the ideal metal to be paired with the Sun Stone for increasing the Sun’s influence. However, Silver and Copper are also good alternatives.

Finger Placement for Sun Stone Ring

For men, it is suggested to wear the Sun Stone on the Ring Finger of the right hand. Women can wear it on the ring finger of either hand.

Stone Weight

It is advised to consult an astrologer for the ideal weight of the Sun Stone that you need to wear. However, it is said that you should wear a Sunstone gemstone weighing 1/10th of your body weight.

Best Day

Sunday is considered the most auspicious day to start wearing the Surya Mani. 

Ideal Timing

The ideal time to start wearing the Sun Stone is 5-7 am on Sunday during Shukla Paksha (Waxing Moon Phase)

Mantras for energization 

Recite Surya Beej Mantra: “ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः”

“Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryay Namah” 108 times in devotion to the Sun deity.

Factors Affecting Sun Stone’s Price & Quality

When you plan to buy a Sunstone Gemstone online, you will see many different prices on different platforms. Partially, the reason for this is the presence of fake gemstones and dishonest sellers in the market. For the other part, there are some factors related to the Sun gemstone’s qualities that directly influence the price of the stone. These factors are:

• Colour

Colour is one of the most influential factors when it comes to deciding the price of a gemstone. High-quality Sunstones are beautifully sparkling with golden glitter in an overall red-coloured stone. The darker it is, the more pleasing it is to the eyes and soul, and so, darker stones are priced more highly compared to the lighter ones.

• Aventurescence

The fiery glow of a Sunstone is called Aventurescence; it is so important that in some places the Sunstone is even called the Aventurescence Feldspar. Every Sun stone has a different glow, which comes from having copper or hematite within it. These fine particles are responsible for the fire you see in a Surya Mani.

The stronger the Aventurescence, the pricier the stone will be. Whereas, Sunstones with dull aventurescence are sold for a comparatively lower price.

• Clarity and Transparency

In most gemstones, inclusions are seen as indicators of their magic. Even a few visible sparkles in a Sun stone prove its authenticity, hence influencing its price. Any Sang Sitara stone that looks chalky or cloudy is said to be low-grade and is sold for much less than vivid and clear Sunstone gemstones.

• Cut and Shape

The cut and shape of a gemstone play a part in determining its price, no matter which stone it is. A fine-cut Sun stone will show you by its stunning, sparkling glow that there’s life in it.

Smooth cabochon shapes or well-polished oval cuts are most popular in the gemstone market because of how well they reflect light. A fine-cut Sun stone will display shimmering aventurescence from every angle, even in low to minimal sunlight.

• Origin

The most common Sunstone producers and exporters are India, Canada, Norway, and Oregon in the USA. India has been a top source of the best quality sunstones with good aventurescence, but Oregon is another good source which is widely available. 

Sunstones from India have high hematite inclusions which catch the light. This factor causes them to have greater aventurescence, giving them the title of “Aventurine Feldspar” and a unique identity in the gemstone market. On the other hand, Oregon in the USA produces sunstone in massive quantities, making it the highest producer of Sunstone.

While the price of a Sunstone varies based on its overall quality and aventurescence, those from India and Oregon tend to fetch the best prices due to their high quality.

• Treatments and Enhancements

Real and authentic Sun Stones are rarely ever treated. Their natural glow is enough in itself to make the stone look and feel perfect. However, some sellers dye or use glass to create Sunstone replicas and sell them at lower prices. These stones might look identical to Surya Mani, but they will lose their beauty after a short while. Plus, the blessings? They never existed here to begin with.

That is why, as a buyer, you need to know all these factors that affect and influence the price of a Sun stone. It’ll help you avoid fraud and save you from living in a dangerous delusion.

Original Sun Stone Price in India

The natural Sun Stone price in India usually ranges from ₹250 to ₹500 per carat. Assuming it is an authentic Surya Mani, its price will always be determined by the factors given in the previous section. If the Sunstone gemstone price seems far outside the given range, make sure to have it tested for authenticity from a well-known laboratory or by having its certificate verified.

Gently clean your gemstone with a soft cloth dipped in mild soapy water. Make sure to not use any harsh chemicals for cleaning.
Store your sunstone jewellery in a velvet-lined pouch or box when not in use, to avoid unwanted scratches.

1. What is the best way to wear Sun Stone?

The best way to wear the Sun Stone is in a gold ring or bracelet. You can use silver and copper as alternatives, but it is said that gold amplifies the Sun’s influence on the wearer in the best way.

1. Is the Sun Stone expensive in India?

In India, the Surya Mani costs around ₹250 to ₹500 per carat. If you come across any deals that do not fall within this price range, make sure to get the stone tested in your nearest laboratory. 

1. Does the Sun Stone attract money?

Yes, the Surya Mani brings good fortune to the wearer.

1. Which zodiac can wear the Surya Mani?

People with Leo (Singh) as their zodiac sign are often suggested to wear the Sun Stone.

1. How to activate the Sunstone Gemstone?

To activate a Sun Stone, cleanse it gently with water. Then keep it under the direct sunlight to charge its energy.

1. Can I sleep with the Surya Mani?

Yes, you can sleep while wearing the Sunstone gemstone.

1. Who should wear the Sang Sitara Patthar?

People with Singh Rashi (Leo) or a weak or afflicted sun in their charts are often suggested to wear the Sang Sitara Patthar.

1. What month is associated with the Sun Stone?

 The Sun Stone is said to be the birthstone for Leo people born in July and August.

1. Can I wear Sun Stone underwater?

Yes, you can take the Sun Stone underwater, but for a short period only. Long exposure might damage the stone.

1. Who uses a Sun Stone?

The Sun Stone (Surya Kaant) is usually worn by people in leadership roles and influential professionals.

Why Pramogh?

Pramogh is a brand that genuinely cares about its customers and their hopes of improving their lives. At Pramogh, we will make sure that you are getting a 100% authentic gemstone and guidance on how to wear it. Be it a precious stone or a semi-precious stone, if you order from us, you can sit back without worry because you will get a gemstone fully verified by international laboratories and accompanied by an authentic certificate. We have experienced astrologers with us who can guide you with whatever issues you are facing in life. Be a part of the Pramogh family, and you will know why we are trusted by so many.