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There are other reasons too for giving a boost to the craft of jewellery in ancient India. The medicinal qualities of various precious stones and metals were found conducive to human health. Similarly, the common astrological belief in India that every planet has its own gem and the wearing of that gem will pacify the particular planet probably augmented the use of gems and jewellery amongst the opulent class of Indian society.