5.3 cts Natural Ruby (Manikya)
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This 5.3 carat Natural Ruby, or Manikya, carries a rich Purplish Red colour, where the classic warmth of ruby is softened by an elegant violet undertone. This nuanced shade has a distinctive personality: think of crimson flowers seen in the last light of evening, with a subtle coolness beneath the red. Ruby has long been treasured as one of the great coloured gemstones, admired for its enduring association with passion, courage and royal jewellery.
The gemstone is fashioned in a heart shape, making its colour especially suitable for a meaningful bespoke jewel. A heart-shaped ruby can become the focal point of a romantic pendant or a finely made ring, particularly when surrounded by restrained diamonds that frame rather than overpower its natural colour. Prominent inclusions are present; such internal features are commonly encountered in rubies and form part of the stone’s individual appearance.
Nine Gems Lab reports indications of thermal enhancement with heating residue in fissures. This is an important disclosure that allows the ruby to be appreciated with clarity and openness. Heating is a recognised treatment in the ruby trade, and the laboratory’s wording accurately records the condition of this particular Manikya. Its certification from Nine Gems Lab accompanies the stone as professional documentation of the reported gemological observations.
In Vedic gemstone tradition, Manikya is associated with the Sun (Surya), the planet linked with vitality, self-expression, leadership and inner confidence. Ruby holds a revered place in Jyotish as Surya’s principal gem, and is traditionally worn by those exploring this planetary connection under suitable astrological guidance. At Nine Gems, Bengaluru, this Purplish Red ruby offers a distinctive heart-shaped expression of one of India’s most cherished gemstones.
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Bengaluru 560051 KA India.
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