Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c38.s5.10

v2.c38.s5.10

The latter reference alludes to golden ear-ring and a necklace made of gems the like of which has been found at Banawālī. (Bisht, 1982) The *Rgveda* does not discuss different kinds of gems but at least one, namely pearl or *kṛśana* has been specifically mentioned: *abhivṛtam kṛśanai* (1.35.4).