Diamond (Heera) in Calgary — the complete Vedic guide
By VJ Jewellers Ltd — Cityscape Landing Plaza, Calgary NE. Certified natural & lab diamonds.
Diamond — known as Heera (ਹੀਰਾ / हीरा / હીરા / ہیرا) in South Asian languages — is the gemstone of Venus (Shukra), the planet of beauty, love, luxury, marriage, artistic talent, wealth, charisma, and material prosperity. In Vedic astrology, Venus governs relationships, marriage harmony, wealth accumulation, and artistic capability.

Which rashis is Diamond for?
From the VJ Jewellers gemstone chart, Diamond (Heera) is the primary stone for two Venus-ruled rashis:
Taurus (Vrishabh Rashi / ਵ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਭ ਰਾਸ਼ੀ / वृषभ राशि) — ruled by Venus.
First alphabets: I, U, E, O, Va, Vi, Vu, Ve, Vo. Primary stone: Diamond (Heera). Finger: Middle Finger or Little Finger.
Libra (Tula Rashi / ਤੁਲਾ ਰਾਸ਼ੀ / तुला राशि) — ruled by Venus.
First alphabets: Ra, Ri, Ru, Re, Ro, Ta, Ti, Tu, Te. Primary stone: Diamond (Heera). Finger: Middle Finger or Little Finger.
Diamond is also recommended during Venus mahadasha and antardasha, for marriage harmony remedies, and for those in creative arts.
Which finger to wear Diamond on?
Diamond is worn on the middle finger — madhyama — or little finger — kanishtha — of the dominant working hand.
Minimum weight of Diamond
Vedic guidelines prescribe a minimum of 0.50 to 1.00 carat (50 to 100 cents) for astrological effect.
Quality considerations for Diamond
Colour & Clarity — Colorless (D-F) or near colorless (G-H) with VVS-VS clarity is preferred.
Cut — Excellent to Very Good cut ensures high brilliance and planetary radiation.
Certification — Always buy GIA or IGI certified diamonds.
Substitutes for Diamond
White Sapphire (Safed Pukhraj) and Cubic Zirconia / Moissanite are accepted substitutes.
Metal setting & First wearing for Diamond
Set in Platinum or 18K/14K White Gold / Yellow Gold.
Worn for the first time on a Friday (Shukravaar) morning with Venus mantra Om Draam Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namaha (108 times).
Incompatible stones with Diamond
Diamond should NOT be worn with Ruby (Manik), Pearl (Moti), or Red Coral (Moonga).
Frequently Asked Questions — Diamond (Heera) Calgary
Can Lab Grown Diamonds be used for Vedic astrology?▼
Where can I buy certified Diamond near me in Calgary NE?▼
Visit VJ Jewellers in Calgary NE
Open Wednesday to Monday from 11:00 AM (Tuesday Closed).