2.46 cts Unheated Natural Ruby (Manikya)
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This natural Ruby, known in India as Manikya, presents a rich Purplish Red colour that brings together the warmth of red with a subtle violet undertone. This colour character gives the stone a distinctive, regal mood, reminiscent of crimson petals seen in the softer light of evening. At 2.46 carats, it has a pleasing presence for a refined ring or pendant, while its oval shape lends itself beautifully to classic bespoke jewellery.
A particularly important quality is its report of no indications of thermal enhancement. In fine rubies, a recorded no-heat character is appreciated because the colour and natural appearance presented by the stone have not been thermally enhanced. It is a feature many knowledgeable ruby buyers value, especially when choosing a gemstone with an honest and naturally expressed personality. Notable inclusions are present; such features are commonly encountered in natural rubies and are part of the stone’s individual visual character.
Ruby has a revered place in Vedic tradition as the gemstone associated with the Sun (Surya). In Jyotish, Surya is traditionally linked with authority, vitality, self-respect, leadership and the strength to express oneself clearly. Manikya has therefore long been worn by people who follow Vedic gemstone traditions and wish to honour the solar influence in their horoscope. Astrological use is traditionally considered with personal horoscope guidance.
Certified by Nine Gems Lab, this natural Ruby is accompanied by professional documentation of its reported identity and no-heat status. Its Purplish Red colour and important treatment profile make it especially appealing for a personal ring with yellow gold, where its warm tones can be beautifully highlighted, or for an elegant pendant designed to keep the gemstone at the centre. At Nine Gems, Bengaluru, we would see this as a ruby with a quietly distinguished character rather than an over-stated one.
49, Chick Bazaar Road, Tasker Town,
Bengaluru 560051 KA India.
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