2.41 cts Natural Ruby (Manikya)
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This natural Ruby, known in India as Manikya, presents a distinctive purplish red colour, bringing together the warmth of red with a subtle violet undertone. Rather than a purely fiery red, this shade has a deeper, more nuanced appearance that can recall red wine, ripe berries and the rich tones seen at sunset. Ruby has long been treasured as one of the most expressive coloured gemstones, and its red family of hues gives it an unmistakably regal presence.
The 2.41 carat oval shape offers a graceful outline for a bespoke ring or a refined pendant, allowing the colour to remain the focus. Notable inclusions are present, as is common in natural rubies, and form part of the stone’s individual visual character. This ruby has indications of thermal enhancement, with heating residue reported in fissures. Heating is a recognised and widely encountered enhancement in rubies; the accompanying Nine Gems Lab certification records this finding clearly for an informed purchase.
In Vedic gemstone tradition, Manikya is associated with the Sun (Surya), the planet linked with self-expression, vitality, authority and inner confidence. Ruby has therefore held an honoured place in Jyotish for generations, often chosen by those exploring Surya’s traditional significance in a horoscope. Astrological gemstone selection is customarily guided by an experienced astrologer who considers the individual birth chart and the suitability of the gem.
With its warm purplish red personality, this Natural Ruby can make a handsome centre stone in an elegant yellow-gold ring, where the metal can echo its rich warmth, or in a clean, classic pendant designed for regular wear. Nine Gems, Bengaluru presents this certified Manikya with its reported characteristics stated transparently, so its colour, natural inclusions and enhancement status can be appreciated with clarity.
49, Chick Bazaar Road, Tasker Town,
Bengaluru 560051 KA India.
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