Updated 20 October 2026.
In short: For nazar dosh, the best-known crystal is black tourmaline (Kali Turmali), with tiger's eye, blue onyx and black obsidian as nazar guards and an Evil Eye bead as the familiar symbol. The Rudraksha remedy is 5, 7 and 9 Mukhi. For a business, pyrite is added; for a relationship, rose quartz.
Why this happens, and what the remedy is for
Belief in buri nazar is part of everyday life across India: nimbu-mirchi at the shop door, kajal on a baby, a black thread on the wrist. Crystal tradition adds stones that are believed to absorb or deflect negativity. They work alongside, not instead of, your family's own customs.
The remedies
Evil eye (nazar) on even small things in life
When it feels like nazar affects everything. Black Tourmaline is the best-known protection stone in crystal tradition; Tiger's Eye and Blue Onyx are traditional nazar guards. (बुरी नजर जीवन के छोटे से छोटे पहलुओं पर भी छाया डालती है, जिससे यह चुनौतीपूर्ण हो जाता है।)
- Bracelet: Black Tourmaline, Blue Onyx, Clear Quartz, Tiger's Eye. Build this bracelet (the builder opens with these stones selected).
- Rudraksha: 5, 7 & 9 Mukhi Rudraksha (Rudraksha bracelet builder)
- Gemstone: Labradorite (choose by your birth chart or use the Gemstone Selector)
- Gem kavach: Ruby, Emerald & Yellow Sapphire
- Keep at home: Black Tourmaline, Labradorite, Hematite in the North-East (tumbles, clusters, gemstone chips)
- Jaap mala: Black Tourmaline & Hematite mala (mala builder)
Evil eye on your business
For shops, offices and businesses that suddenly slow down. Pyrite and Citrine are traditionally kept for business growth; Tiger's Eye for protection. (एक भावना है कि किसी की बुरी नजर धंधे की सफलता को रोक रही है।)
- Bracelet: Pyrite, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Green Aventurine, Tiger's Eye. Build this bracelet (the builder opens with these stones selected).
- Rudraksha: 4 & 7 Mukhi Rudraksha (Rudraksha bracelet builder)
- Gemstone: Emerald (choose by your birth chart or use the Gemstone Selector)
- Gem kavach: Ruby, Emerald & Yellow Sapphire
- Keep at home: Green Aventurine, Tiger's Eye, Clear Quartz, Pyrite in the North-East (tumbles, clusters, gemstone chips)
- Jaap mala: Clear Quartz, Pyrite & Citrine mala (mala builder)
Evil eye on your relationship
When outside negativity seems to affect your relationship. Rose Quartz, Amethyst and Clear Quartz are traditionally worn to protect love and peace. (आपको लग रहा है कि किसी की बुरी नजर आपके रिश्ते को बर्बाद कर रही है।)
- Bracelet: Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Clear Quartz. Build this bracelet (the builder opens with these stones selected).
- Rudraksha: 5 Mukhi Rudraksha (Rudraksha bracelet builder)
- Gemstone: Emerald or Ruby (choose by your birth chart or use the Gemstone Selector)
- Gem kavach: Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald
- Keep at home: Rhodonite, Pyrite, Clear Quartz in the North-East (tumbles, clusters, gemstone chips)
- Jaap mala: Clear Quartz & Tiger's Eye mala (mala builder)
For a baby or young child
Do not put bracelets on babies: beads are a choking hazard. Keep a black tourmaline piece near the room door, out of reach, and let parents wear the bracelet. See our guide to crystals for kids.
- Bracelet (for parents): Black Tourmaline, Tiger's Eye, Clear Quartz. Build this bracelet (the builder opens with these stones selected).
Step-by-step: how to do this remedy
- Wear the protection bracelet daily; add the decorative Evil Eye bead in the builder if you like the symbol.
- Keep black tourmaline, labradorite and hematite near the main entrance and in the North-East.
- For a shop: keep pyrite and black tourmaline on the counter and at the entrance.
- Cleanse protection stones regularly on a Selenite plate or in moonlight, as they are traditionally believed to absorb negativity.
- Chant with a black tourmaline and hematite mala, or a 5 Mukhi Rudraksha mala.
In Hindi and Hinglish
Buri nazar ke upay: black tourmaline, blue onyx, sphatik aur tiger's eye bracelet, 5, 7 aur 9 Mukhi Rudraksha ke saath. Main gate par black tourmaline rakhein. Dukaan ko nazar? Pyrite, citrine, sphatik, green aventurine aur tiger's eye; counter par pyrite. Bachche ko nazar? Bachche ko bracelet na pehnayein, kamre mein black tourmaline rakhein.
Frequently asked questions
Which crystal removes nazar dosh?
Black tourmaline is the crystal most traditionally associated with protection from nazar and negativity, with tiger's eye, blue onyx, black obsidian and labradorite as alternatives.
Which Rudraksha protects from the evil eye?
GemKrishna's remedy guide uses 5, 7 and 9 Mukhi Rudraksha for nazar on everyday life and 4 and 7 Mukhi for a business. 9 Mukhi is associated with Goddess Durga and protection.
Where should black tourmaline be kept at home?
Traditionally near the main entrance and in the North-East. Cleanse it regularly.
Can my baby wear an evil eye bracelet?
We do not recommend bracelets for babies or toddlers because beads are a choking hazard. Keep a protective stone in the room, out of reach.
Is the Evil Eye bead a gemstone?
No. The Evil Eye (Nazariya) bead is decorative. It is offered in the builder as a symbol alongside natural protection stones.
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