3.83 cts Natural Ruby (Manikya)
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This 3.83 carat Natural Ruby, known in Sanskrit as Manikya, carries a purplish red colour that gives the classic ruby hue an individual, slightly cooler nuance. Rather than a flat primary red, this colour has a pleasing interplay of red with violet undertones, making it an engaging choice for someone who appreciates a ruby with a distinctive personality. Its oval shape would sit beautifully in a refined ring, pendant or a bespoke design with diamonds framing the central stone.
The gemstone shows notable inclusions, a feature commonly encountered in natural rubies and part of the character visible within this individual stone. Its laboratory report notes indications of thermal enhancement with heating residue in fissures. This is an important disclosure for an informed buyer: heating is a recognised treatment in the ruby trade, and the report clearly records the condition of this Manikya. At Nine Gems, Bengaluru, we believe a gemstone is best appreciated when its reported characteristics are explained openly and simply.
Ruby has held a revered place in Indian jewellery traditions for centuries, admired for its rich red family of colours and its enduring association with royalty, celebration and fine personal adornment. The purplish red tone can work especially well with yellow gold, where the warmth of the metal enriches the red presence, or with platinum and diamonds for a more contemporary contrast. A carefully made solitaire ring would allow the stone’s colour and natural details to remain the focus.
In Vedic astrology, Manikya is traditionally associated with the Sun (Surya), the planet linked with confidence, authority, vitality and self-expression. Ruby is therefore worn in Jyotish practice by those who seek to strengthen the traditional qualities connected with Surya, subject to suitable astrological guidance. This Natural Ruby is certified by Nine Gems Lab, with professional documentation accompanying its stated weight, colour, treatment findings and other reported features.
49, Chick Bazaar Road, Tasker Town,
Bengaluru 560051 KA India.
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