2.91 cts Natural Ruby (Manikya)
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This natural Ruby, known in India as Manikya, weighs 2.91 carats and presents a Light Purplish Red colour. The gentle violet undertone lends a softer, more nuanced expression to the classic red of ruby, rather like red petals seen in the cooler light of early evening. It is an appealing colour for someone who enjoys a ruby with individuality rather than an overly intense look.
Ruby has long been treasured as one of the great precious gemstones, valued for its rich red family of colours and its important place in fine jewellery. This oval-cut ruby can make a handsome centre stone in a bespoke ring or pendant, particularly when framed with diamonds that provide a bright contrast to its purplish-red tone. Notable inclusions are reported, as can occur in natural rubies, and form part of this stone’s recorded internal character.
The report notes indications of thermal enhancement with heating residue in fissures. Heating is an established practice in the ruby trade, and this disclosure clearly describes the stone’s reported condition. The gemstone is accompanied by certification from Nine Gems Lab, providing professional documentation for its stated identity, weight, colour, shape and treatment observations. At Nine Gems, Bengaluru, we believe clear information helps a customer appreciate a gemstone with the right expectations.
In Vedic astrology, Manikya is traditionally associated with the Sun (Surya), the graha linked with self-expression, authority, vitality and inner confidence. Ruby has an honoured place in Jyotish as the traditional gemstone of Surya, and is often considered by those exploring the Sun’s role in their birth chart. Its warm red presence also makes it a meaningful choice for jewellery that feels personal, regal and rooted in Indian gemstone tradition.
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