2.73 cts Unheated Natural Ruby (Manikya)
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This Natural Ruby, traditionally known as Manikya, carries the classic red colour that has made ruby one of the most admired gems in fine jewellery for centuries. Red ruby has a rich, warm presence, recalling the colour of pomegranate seeds and deep rose petals. At 2.73 carats, it has a substantial size for a bespoke ring or a refined pendant, while its oval shape offers a graceful outline that works beautifully in both traditional and contemporary settings.
A particularly important feature of this ruby is its report stating no indications of thermal enhancement. This is valued by buyers who appreciate a ruby whose recorded colour and character have not been thermally enhanced. In fine rubies, such a no-heat report can add an extra dimension of interest because it allows the stone’s natural visual identity to be appreciated as documented by the laboratory.
The stone has prominent inclusions, a feature that can occur naturally in ruby and should be understood as part of its individual character rather than judged by the standards of colourless diamonds. Its 2.73-carat oval form would suit a thoughtfully designed yellow-gold ring, where the warmth of gold can complement the red hue, or a platinum pendant that gives the Manikya a clean, elegant frame. A skilled jeweller can create a protective setting that respects the gemstone’s character.
In Vedic tradition, ruby is associated with the Sun (Surya), the graha linked with confidence, vitality, authority and self-expression. Manikya has long held an important place in Jyotish jewellery as the traditional gem of Surya. This Natural Ruby is accompanied by certification from Nine Gems Lab and IIGJ Research & Laboratories | GJEPC (IIGJ), offering professional documentation for its reported characteristics. At Nine Gems, Bengaluru, it may be considered for fine jewellery or for those exploring the traditional significance of ruby.
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Bengaluru 560051 KA India.
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