Hessonite
About hessonite
Hessonite (Gomed) is the gemstone of Rahu, the north lunar node, and one of the nine Navratna. It is a natural grossular garnet with a distinctive honey to cinnamon-brown colour, traditionally worn on the middle finger in silver or panchdhatu. In Vedic practice it is associated with clearing confusion, sudden obstacles and the scattered thinking attributed to Rahu. Every Gomed here is 100% natural, government lab certified and priced per ratti.
Why buy Gomed from Tushar Gems
- Ceylon origin — Sri Lankan hessonite is the material most valued for clean honey colour and good transparency.
- Certified by government-approved laboratories, with the report number printed in the product title.
- Real photographs of the actual stone, so you can judge colour and clarity for yourself.
- Trusted since 1998, with origin and treatment stated openly.
- Free gemstone recommendation before purchase.
What decides Hessonite price
Gomed is priced per ratti. Value follows colour (a clear honey to warm cinnamon is preferred over dull brown or overly dark stones), clarity (hessonite characteristically shows a swirling, treacle-like internal texture, but eye-clean stones cost more), cut and size. Hessonite is one of the more affordable Navratna stones, which makes a certified stone accessible at most budgets — but it is also widely imitated with glass and heat-treated quartz, so a laboratory report matters.
Hessonite (Gomed) FAQ
Answers to the questions our customers ask us most
How many ratti Gomed should I wear?
Commonly 5 to 9 ratti for adults, though your astrologer's reading should decide. Our team can match a certified stone to a specific recommendation.
Who should wear Hessonite?
Gomed is generally recommended during a Rahu mahadasha or antardasha, and for those with a strongly placed Rahu in the birth chart. Because Rahu's stones are considered powerful, a short trial period before wearing it permanently is traditionally advised.
Can Gomed and Cat's Eye be worn together?
Gomed (Rahu) and Cat's Eye (Ketu) are the two shadow-planet stones and are sometimes worn together on astrological advice, since Rahu and Ketu always sit opposite each other in the chart. This should only be done on a specific recommendation.
Which day, finger and metal for Gomed?
Traditionally set in silver or panchdhatu and worn on the middle finger of the working hand, first worn on a Saturday evening after energising.
See also Cat's Eye (Lehsunia) for Ketu, the full Rashi Ratan collection, or all certified natural gemstones.
