Diamond, agate, topaz, sapphire, jamonia (Amethyst) etc.pearls and stone have been described in the sacred book Bible of Christians. Particularly in discussion of book ‘Genesis’ in Old Testament stone named ‘Brimstone’ is also known.

It is known from the description in ‘Atharva Veda’ that there are only two ways to fight against evil or contrary planets. At first it is worship to Creator and another is bearing precious Gem stones. (This means that Gem stones influence the planets and brings welfare to the human being and also saves memoirs and force.

It has been stated in 'Monu Sanghita' that if Gem stones are worn properly along with beautiful dresses then it saves from serious lusting and from the attack beasts and animals. Even respect and appreciation from may also be obtained. Wealth, peace and comfort increase, and women come under control. In case of eating powder of Gem stones appearance becomes nice and attractive, action of venom is also lost.

According to ‘Agni Puran’ it has been advised to wear Gem stones.

It is known to all Hindus about ‘Swamantakmoni’ of Krishna and ‘Koustovmoni’ of Narayana.

There is history that bearing Gem stones were the reasons of power and influence of Kuber, Ravana, Duryodhan, Kangsha and other kings. Great power ‘Chandi’ being equipped with different Gem stones used to destroy the ‘Adur’.

Ancient religious books particularly Veda, Puran, Ramayana, Mahavarata contain description about bearing and wearing Gem stones.

It is learnt that the army personnel of the Arians worn different jewels and pearls before going to war with arms.

It is learnt from Mahavarata that before ‘Aswamedh Jagga’ the keeper of the horse Arjuna was killed by his son unknown son Babrubahan in a war and then wife of Arjuna Nagkannya Ulupi saved life of her husband with the Gem stones given by her father.

In Ayurveda it has been told to use or eat different adhes of Gem stones for different diseases. According to Ayurveda diseases can be healed up with ashes Gem stones and jewels and success of Ayurvedic treatment is the instance of it.

Ayurvedacharya, Susrutacharya, Charak have described the merits of Gem stones and stone powder and the way it can recover from diseases. From the age of Mohavata and Puran the tradition of wearing Gem stones and eating ashes of Gem stones have been introduced In the medical science and by Charak and Susruta this tradition has been continues.