About Us
Manikyam taraneh sujatyamamalam muktaphalam shitagoh maheyasya cha vidrumao nigaditah saumyasya-garutmakam devejyasya cha pushparagam asura-achryasya vajram shaneh nilam nirmalamanyayoshcha gadite gomeda-vaiduryake
At Astral Gemstone Talismans we have been creating highly personalized designer jewelry since the publication of our book, Chinta Mani, in 1975. We furthered the cause through our twice-published Handbook of Planetary Gemology (1982 and 1988), and later with Ancient Astrological Gemstones and Talismans in 1995 and 2007.
In 1989 we started serial-numbering our brand, beginning with piece number 1. Each piece number is hand-stamped into the 21k gold, 18k white gold or 925 silver body of the amulet and comes with a matching-number certificate that gives gemological and astrological information on the specific talisman and its use.
Our goal has always been to create exceptional astrological gemstone talismans using top-quality astrological gems, herbal bhasmas, planetary symbols and certified serial numbers, in handcrafted settings designed by artist and gemologist Richard S. Brown, and created in harmony with your own sidereal or Asian astrological horoscope.
To begin, let us help you determine what gems are most favorable for your life. When you know what gems are best for you, visit our on-line boutique, where you can view talismans by planet and by style, or visit AGT in person at La Villa Ari, by appointment, when in Bangkok. Welcome!
The designer
Richard Shaw Brown rose to fame as lead singer and songwriter of “The Misunderstood” in London in the late Sixties, left for Vrindavan to live six and a half years as a Vaishnav monk under Swami Bon, became proficient in Sanskrit, Hindi and Bengali, and was drawn into gemology by a ruby mine in Southern India. After graduating from the Gemological Institute of America in 1979 he moved to Thailand, where he has published twelve gemology and design books and appeared on television thirty times.
- 1975“Sri Chintamani Astro Jewels”, first book on gems
- 1979GIA gemologist; moves to Thailand
- 1989Serial numbering begins at piece no. 1
- 1995“Ancient Astrological Gemstones and Talismans”; royal letters of thanks
Praised by the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Magazine (May 1995) as “rich in food for thought” and by The Nation (1995) for its “systematic order”. Richard has published 12 gemology and design books and more than 240 articles.Asian birth stones
| Planetary gems (Ratna) | Ruling planet (Graha) | Birth sign (Moon rasi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby and Red spinel | Sun – Surya | Leo |
| Pearl and Moonstone | Moon – Chandra | Cancer |
| Red coral and Carnelian | Mars – Mangala | Aries / Scorpio |
| Emerald and Tsavorite | Mercury – Budha | Gemini / Virgo |
| Yellow sapphire and Yellow topaz | Jupiter – Guru | Sagittarius / Pisces |
| Diamond and White sapphire | Venus – Shukra | Taurus / Libra |
| Blue sapphire and Indicolite | Saturn – Shani | Capricorn / Aquarius |
| Hessonite and Spessartite | Rahu – Rahu | Special applications |
| Cat's eye chrysoberyl and Fibrolite cat's eye | Ketu – Ketu | Special applications |
Praise
“Their Majesties the King and Queen have commanded me to convey to you their thanks and appreciation for the gemology book, Ancient Astrological Gemstones & Talismans.”
“A commendable work that can well be used as a valuable reference for future students.”
“Insightful account of ancient Vedic science of Planetary Gemology.”
“Her Royal Highness thanks you for creating the most beautiful and interesting book.”
“I am pleased to convey to you the Royal sincere thanks for the kind presentation.”
“We in Sri Lanka also have a strong demand for astrological gemstones to be worn to ward off planetary ill effects, but I do not think that any author or gemmologist has gone to the extent that you have done to publicize their great importance.”
“A well compiled book.”
“เครื่องประดับคู่บารมี เป็นการรังสรรค์ชิ้นงานระดับ world class และมีบรมครูทั้งด้านศาสตร์และศิลป์ด้านดาราอัญมณีในการออกแบบตัวเรือนครับ”
“Trusting an unknown company in Bangkok with thousands of dollars requires a leap of faith…”
“The ring is so beautiful! It's the most beautiful ring that I have ever seen or owned in my life!”
“Not only are they amazingly beautiful, but they had an immediate effect when I put them on. Clarity and relief are the two words that best describe how I am feeling right now.”
