Natural Diamond—The Gemstone
of Venus begins...

According to the Vedic Astrology sacred texts, the Jyotish gemstone of Venus is diamond. It is ruled by Venus. Shukrachrya as Venus is called in Sanskrit is the Daitya Guru or the guru of Asuras/demons. The diamond has a tremendous capacity to attract. A gemstone of passion and youth it distinctly
adds to the charm of its wearer.
Venus by nature is feminine, self-indulgent, beautiful, and attractive. It
rules over the sensitive side of human nature. Venus is shown riding a horse,
like a romantic hero. He is famous as the teacher of demons or Asuras. In one
hand he holds scrolls, because he is a writer of scriptures and in another hand a sword to overcome obstacles. In his third hand he holds a lotus of purity and in his fourth hand the reins of the horse of heroic desires.

Different Names of Diamond

Diamond is known in Sanskrit as Vajra, Heerak, Kulish, Heer, Abhedya, Sridoor, Pavi, Braja, and Bhargavapriya. In Arabic, it is known as Almaas. In Hindi it is called as Heera.

Diamond – Chemistry

The diamond is a natural mineral consisting essentially of pure carbon, crystallized in the isometric system.

Sources of Diamond
Australia
Africa
Brazil
Canada
Guyana
India
United States
USSR