What the tradition says
Established substitute for diamond. Carries the colourless / refractive signature traditional texts associate with Venus.
Traditional metal
- platinum
- silver
When the texts advise against it
- Same Venus caveats as diamond.
Source
BPHS ch. 70 (mentioned as Vajra-substitute); Mani-mala
Other stones for Venus
Common questions
- Which planet is White Sapphire associated with?
- White Sapphire is the secondary stone for Venus in the traditional gemstone correspondences. Established substitute for diamond. Carries the colourless / refractive signature traditional texts associate with Venus.
- Which metal is White Sapphire traditionally set in?
- Traditionally platinum or 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 White Sapphire?
- Same Venus caveats as diamond.
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