3.26 cts Unheated Natural Ruby (Manikya)
Detailed Price Breakup
Get in touch
This natural Ruby, traditionally known as Manikya, weighs 3.26 carats and carries a rich purplish red colour. The gentle violet undertone gives the red a distinctive depth, lending it a more nuanced appearance than a straightforward red hue. Ruby has long been cherished as one of the great precious gemstones, and its warm red presence makes it especially compelling in jewellery designed to be noticed and enjoyed for years.
Most importantly, the accompanying report records no indications of thermal enhancement. This is an important detail for buyers of fine ruby, as it means the gemstone’s recorded colour and character have not been thermally enhanced. Such a status is particularly appreciated in natural rubies because it allows the stone’s own inherent beauty to remain at the heart of its appeal. Its notable inclusions are part of the natural character commonly encountered in ruby and should be appreciated as visible features within this individual gem.
The oval shape gives this 3.26 carat ruby a graceful outline that would sit beautifully in a classic ring, perhaps framed with diamonds, or as the centre of an elegant pendant. Purplish red Manikya can pair particularly well with yellow gold, where the warm metal complements its red tones, while platinum or white gold can create a sharper, more contemporary contrast. At Nine Gems, Bengaluru, we would be pleased to help imagine it in a bespoke setting suited to its individual personality.
In Vedic tradition, Ruby or Manikya is associated with the Sun (Surya), the planet linked with vitality, self-expression, leadership and personal radiance. It holds an honoured place in Jyotish as Surya’s principal gemstone and is traditionally worn by those seeking to strengthen a favourable Sun in their horoscope. This natural ruby is certified by Nine Gems Lab and IIGJ Research & Laboratories | GJEPC (IIGJ), providing professional documentation for its reported identity and treatment status.
49, Chick Bazaar Road, Tasker Town,
Bengaluru 560051 KA India.
GST: 29AAICK5335P1ZT