Which planet is Smoky Quartz associated with?

Smoky Quartz is the tertiary stone for Ketu in the traditional gemstone correspondences. Contemporary substitute. Not classical but adopted for its smoky / grey colour traditional texts loosely associate with Ketu.

Which metal is Smoky Quartz traditionally set in?

Traditionally silver. The metal is part of the classical prescription, not an afterthought - different texts pair different metals with the same stone.

Smoky Quartz - Ketu Gemstone

What the tradition says

Contemporary substitute. Not classical but adopted for its smoky / grey colour traditional texts loosely associate with Ketu.

Traditional metal

silver

When the texts advise against it

Tertiary; supplementary only.

Source

Contemporary practice

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Common questions

Which planet is Smoky Quartz associated with?: Smoky Quartz is the tertiary stone for Ketu in the traditional gemstone correspondences. Contemporary substitute. Not classical but adopted for its smoky / grey colour traditional texts loosely associate with Ketu.
Which metal is Smoky Quartz traditionally set in?: Traditionally silver. The metal is part of the classical prescription, not an afterthought - different texts pair different metals with the same stone.
When do traditional texts advise against Smoky Quartz?: Tertiary; supplementary only.

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