2.51 cts Natural Ruby (Manikya)
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This natural Ruby, known in India as Manikya, weighs 2.51 carats and shows a pleasing Purplish Red colour. Ruby is treasured for its rich red family of hues, and this tone carries a gentle violet nuance that gives the colour a distinctive depth, rather like red flower petals seen in the softer light of late afternoon. It is a graceful oval gemstone, a versatile shape that can sit beautifully at the centre of a refined ring or pendant.
Its minor inclusions are in keeping with the natural character commonly seen in rubies and do not take away from the gemstone’s warm visual appeal. The colour remains the heart of this stone: a Purplish Red ruby has a more nuanced look than a straightforward red, making it an appealing choice for someone who enjoys colour with individuality. Set in yellow gold, it can create a classic Indian jewellery look, while platinum or white gold can give the red-violet tone a more contemporary expression.
The Nine Gems Lab report notes indications of thermal enhancement with heating residue in fissures. Heating is an established and accepted practice in the ruby trade, and this disclosure gives the buyer a clear understanding of the gemstone’s reported condition. Professional certification from Nine Gems Lab accompanies the ruby and records its identity, weight, colour and treatment observations for informed selection.
In Vedic tradition, Manikya is associated with the Sun (Surya), the planet linked with self-expression, leadership, vitality and personal authority. Ruby has long held an important place in Jyotish as Surya’s traditional gemstone, often chosen by those who value its symbolic connection with confidence and inner strength. At Nine Gems, Bengaluru, this natural oval ruby may be considered for a bespoke ring or pendant where its Purplish Red colour can remain the central focus.
49, Chick Bazaar Road, Tasker Town,
Bengaluru 560051 KA India.
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