3.8 cts Natural Ruby (Manikya)
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This Natural Ruby, traditionally known as Manikya, weighs 3.8 carats and shows a pleasing purplish red colour. The subtle violet undertone gives the red a deeper, more nuanced appearance, rather than a flat primary red. Ruby has long been cherished as one of the great precious gemstones, admired for its rich colour and enduring place in royal and ceremonial jewellery.
The oval shape offers a graceful outline for a bespoke ring, pendant or classic solitaire design. Prominent inclusions are present, a feature that can occur in natural rubies and forms part of the stone’s individual visual character. This ruby has reported indications of thermal enhancement, with heating residue in fissures. The treatment information is stated clearly so that the gemstone may be appreciated with a proper understanding of its recorded condition.
In Vedic tradition, ruby is associated with the Sun (Surya), the planet linked with self-expression, vitality, leadership and personal authority. Manikya holds an important place in Jyotish, where it is traditionally worn to strengthen the qualities represented by Surya in an individual’s horoscope. Those considering ruby for Vedic purposes generally seek astrological guidance to understand its traditional relevance within their own birth chart.
This Natural Ruby is certified by Nine Gems Lab, with its weight, colour, treatment observations and other reported characteristics professionally recorded. Its warm purplish red presence would suit yellow-gold jewellery especially well, where the metal can add a rich traditional contrast, while a refined white-metal setting can lend it a more contemporary look. At Nine Gems, Bengaluru, this Manikya may be considered for a personal jewellery creation with both gemological clarity and cultural significance.
49, Chick Bazaar Road, Tasker Town,
Bengaluru 560051 KA India.
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