4.6 cts Natural Ruby (Manikya)
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This 4.6 carat Natural Ruby, known in India as Manikya, presents a graceful Pinkish Red colour that brings together the warmth of red with a softer rosy undertone. Rather than an overpowering crimson, this hue has a gentler, more romantic character, reminiscent of rose petals touched by evening sunlight. Ruby has long been cherished as one of the great precious gemstones, valued for its rich colour and enduring place in royal and ceremonial jewellery.
The cushion shape gives this ruby a pleasing, softly rounded outline, well suited to a classic ring or a refined pendant. Notable inclusions are present, as reported, and these are commonly encountered in natural rubies. They form part of the stone’s individual appearance and should be appreciated when choosing a gemstone for its colour, size and overall personality rather than seeking an overly uniform look.
Nine Gems Lab reports indications of thermal enhancement with heating residue in fissures. This is an important disclosure for an informed purchase: heating is a recognised and commonly encountered enhancement in ruby, and the laboratory observation clearly records its presence in this individual stone. The certification from Nine Gems Lab accompanies the ruby as professional documentation of its natural identity and reported treatment condition.
In Vedic tradition, Manikya is associated with the Sun (Surya), the graha linked with self-expression, vitality, leadership and personal authority. Ruby holds a distinguished place in Jyotish as Surya’s principal gemstone, traditionally considered when strengthening the qualities represented by the Sun in a horoscope. This Pinkish Red Natural Ruby can be beautifully set in a bespoke yellow-gold ring or pendant, where its warm colour will sit especially well against the richness of gold. At Nine Gems, Bengaluru, we are happy to help you consider a setting that respects both its gemological character and traditional significance.
49, Chick Bazaar Road, Tasker Town,
Bengaluru 560051 KA India.
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