Navratan Mala (German Silver Wire )
What is Navratna?
"Nava" means nine and "Ratna" means gem — Navratna is a traditional combination of nine gemstones, each corresponding to one of the nine planetary forces (Navagraha) in Vedic astrology. Rather than being set in a single solid mount, this piece uses individually wire-wrapped gemstones — each stone secured with fine German silver wiring, allowing every gem to remain visible and distinct rather than embedded flat into a base
What is German silver wiring?
A Traditional Wrapping Technique for Loose Gemstones
German silver — an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc that resembles sterling silver in appearance without the higher cost — is drawn into fine wire and hand-wrapped around each individual gemstone.


About the Navratna Mala in German Silver Wiring
The Navratna Mala in German Silver Wiring brings together nine traditional gemstones — Ruby, Pearl, Red Coral, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Hessonite, and Cat's Eye — each linked to one of the Navagraha, the nine planetary forces central to Vedic astrology. What sets this particular piece apart is its construction: rather than setting each stone flat into a solid mount, every gemstone is individually hand-wrapped in fine German silver wire, a technique that secures the stone firmly while leaving the majority of its natural surface exposed to light.
This wiring method is particularly valued by those who want to genuinely see and appreciate each of the nine gems — their individual colour, clarity, and natural character remain visible in a way that a fully enclosed setting does not allow. German silver itself, an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc, offers a silver-like appearance with notably better resistance to everyday tarnish, making it a practical choice for a piece intended for regular, long-term wear.

Why Choose Rudraksha Jewels for this Piece?
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