0.35 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This 0.35 carat princess shape ruby presents a study in geometric faceting and disciplined proportion, a contrast to many market stones that prioritize carat weight over optical performance. The mixed brilliant cut of this stone pairs step facets along the pavilion with brilliant style facets on the crown, producing a structured grid of planes that channel light back to the viewer with maximum intensity. At 4.14 x 4.12 x 2.07 mm the pavilion depth and table size are tuned to avoid the common pitfalls of windowing and dead zones that plague poorly cut counterparts, so the rich vivid red color remains alive and evenly distributed under varying light. The eye clean clarity at normal viewing distance and the excellent polish enhance the faceting geometry, allowing crisp contrast and scintillation that outperforms many rounded or shallow cuts that tend to leak light. Compared to standard round or cushion rubies of similar weight, this princess shape offers a modern, architectural silhouette that concentrates brilliance and gives a larger apparent surface color face up, offering superior visual impact in minimal settings and making each facet plane part of a carefully composed optical display.

Beyond optical design, this ruby delivers value through material and finishing quality that you rarely find together on the open market. Origin Mozambique provides natural supply lineage that collectors and designers respect, and the documented heat treatment is a stable enhancement that elevates color without compromising durability, a common and accepted practice for premium rubies. The exceptional polish and precision symmetry achieved in the cutting process mean this stone mounts cleanly and sits securely in fine settings, translating its geometric light play into wearable fire and daily beauty. For buyers comparing options, the combination of vivid color intensity, mixed brilliant faceting, eye clean clarity, and accurate proportions represents a better balance of beauty and value than larger but poorly faceted stones that look flat or dark. At The Natural Ruby Company we prioritize facet architecture and optical performance, and this princess cut Mozambique ruby is an example of that commitment, offering a compact, intensely red gem that reads larger and brighter in jewelry than its carat alone would suggest, making it an exceptional choice for engaged customers who want lasting brilliance and honest value.