2.96 cts Unheated Natural Ruby (Manikya)
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This natural Ruby, known in Indian tradition as Manikya, weighs 2.96 carats and carries a Purplish Red colour that brings a distinctive warmth to the classic ruby palette. The red is softened by a subtle violet undertone, rather like the rich colour seen in crimson bougainvillea at dusk. Ruby has long been cherished as one of the great precious gemstones, admired for its enduring association with vitality, authority and heartfelt expression.
A particularly important quality here is the report of no indications of thermal enhancement. This means the ruby’s recorded colour and character have not been thermally enhanced, a feature many discerning buyers appreciate in a natural ruby. Its notable inclusions are part of the stone’s natural make-up; inclusions are commonly encountered in rubies and should be viewed alongside the gemstone’s overall appearance and laboratory findings. The oval shape gives the stone a graceful outline, well suited to a refined ring or a classic pendant.
This ruby is accompanied by certification from Nine Gems Lab and IIGJ Research & Laboratories | GJEPC (IIGJ), providing professional documentation for its stated identity and no-heat finding. Such reports are especially useful when selecting a significant natural gemstone, allowing the buyer to understand the qualities being represented with clarity. At Nine Gems, Bengaluru, we would particularly enjoy seeing this Manikya framed in a clean gold setting that keeps attention on its rich Purplish Red presence.
In Vedic astrology, ruby is the principal gemstone of the Sun (Surya). Surya is traditionally linked with confidence, leadership, self-respect, purpose and the ability to be recognised for one’s efforts. A natural Manikya is therefore worn in Jyotish by those seeking to strengthen the favourable influence of the Sun in their horoscope. Its warm red body colour makes this ruby a meaningful choice for someone drawn both to fine jewellery and to the traditional spiritual significance of Surya.
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Bengaluru 560051 KA India.
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