Manik Ratna

Name: Manik Ratna
Brand: Shubh Gems
Rating: 4.8 (1749 reviews)

Manik Ratna — Manik being the standard Hindi name for Ruby and Ratna meaning gemstone — is the most widely used name for Ruby across India. Also spelled Manikya, Manik holds the highest position among all coloured gemstones in the Navratna system. Called Ratnaraj — the King of Gemstones — in Sanskrit, Manik Ratna is the gemstone of Surya (the Sun), the king of the Navagraha. The Sun governs the soul, authority, leadership, vitality, and the father in Vedic astrology. A natural, unheated Manik Ratna worn correctly after proper astrological consultation activates confidence, personal authority, and the inner strength to lead, inspire, and achieve with genuine purpose. Read More...

Colour & Quality: The finest Manik Ratna displays the legendary pigeon blood red — a vivid, pure red with a slight blue fluorescence that gives Burmese Ruby its unique inner glow. Colour is the paramount quality factor — pure red of strong saturation with no orangey or brownish secondary hues is most prized. Transparency and lustre are critical secondary factors — the finest Manik is eye-clean with an adamantine lustre. Natural, unheated status is mandatory — confirmed by a certificate from IGI, GIA, or IIGJ explicitly stating "No indications of heating."

Origin: Burmese Manik from Mogok sets the global benchmark. Mozambique Manik offers excellent vivid red colour at accessible price points. Shubh Gems stocks both origins.

Astrological Use: Manik Ratna is worn for confidence, leadership, authority, and vitality. Primarily recommended for Singh (Leo) ascendants.

Price: Natural certified Manik Ratna ranges from ₹8,000 to ₹1,00,000+ per carat.

Shubh Gems offers 100% natural unheated Manik Ratna certified by IGI, GIA, or IIGJ. Over 25 years of trust. The King of Gemstones — natural, unheated, and certified.