Ratna Pariksha
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Ratna Pariksha is an ancient science on testing gemstones
. This art was used by Kosadhyaksha (Superintendent of Treasury) mentioned in Kautilya's Arthashastra in order to control business of pearl, diamonds and all important gems in the ancient times. It classifies gemstones into Maha-Ratna and Upa-ratna
(323-299 B.C.). Vatsayana of Kamasutra mentions about rupa-ratna-pariksha. This subject was also studied by princess in Karnataka, India in the Medieval times. The author of this treatise is very commonly known to be Buddha Bhatt. There's also mention of another author in medieval period Shri Thakkar Peru
who is again credited to have worked on this subject. There's a mention of Vaidyaraj Shri Radha Krisha Navetia who uses Ratna Pariksha for preparing a type of alcohol meant in the use of gem therapy.
Gemstones
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. This art was used by Kosadhyaksha (Superintendent of Treasury) mentioned in Kautilya's Arthashastra in order to control business of pearl, diamonds and all important gems in the ancient times. It classifies gemstones into Maha-Ratna and Upa-ratna
History
Ratna Praiksha is mentioned in Kautilya's ArthashastraArthashastra
The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy which identifies its author by the names Kautilya and , who are traditionally identified with The Arthashastra (IAST: Arthaśāstra) is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and...
(323-299 B.C.). Vatsayana of Kamasutra mentions about rupa-ratna-pariksha. This subject was also studied by princess in Karnataka, India in the Medieval times. The author of this treatise is very commonly known to be Buddha Bhatt. There's also mention of another author in medieval period Shri Thakkar Peru
Thakkar Pheru
Thakkar Pheru was a 14th century author of encyclopedic books on coins and gems in Delhi.Alauddin Khilji recruited Thakkar Pheru a Shrimal Jain from Kannauj in Haryana as a treasurer. He was an expert in coins, metals and gems...
who is again credited to have worked on this subject. There's a mention of Vaidyaraj Shri Radha Krisha Navetia who uses Ratna Pariksha for preparing a type of alcohol meant in the use of gem therapy.