0.41 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

From the red soils of Mozambique to the careful hands that shaped it, this ruby tells a story of patient creation and meticulous care. Mined from deposits that have long been prized by local communities, this gem began as a shard of corundum carrying traces of earth and time. Our team at The Natural Ruby Company works with trusted partners who respect the land and the people, so each stone arrives with its provenance intact and its character preserved. The 0.41 carat princess shaped ruby began its life under pressure and heat, deep where aluminum oxide crystals slowly organized into a lattice that would one day catch and hold light. When we first examined this stone it showed that rare combination of transparency and depth, and so we knew it belonged to a piece of jewelry that would be worn close to the skin, to be admired not only for color but for the story it carries. The result is a gem that bridges the wildness of its origin with the refined skill of the cutter, a small treasure that remembers the African landscape even as it becomes part of a modern design.

Look closely and you will see why the structure of this ruby gives it a sparkle that seems unmatched. The ruby is a form of corundum, a tightly packed crystal lattice that refracts light strongly, and in this specimen chromium ions are present in just the right proportion to produce an intense red hue. That intense color intensity is not a mask, it is part of the light show. The stone measures 4.17 by 4.16 by 2.41 mm, and each facet was arranged to work with the crystal angles so that light entering the crown will bounce between facets and return to the eye with a lively mix of bright flashes and deep color. The princess cut itself creates crisp geometric planes, a compact crown and precise pavilion angles that promote internal reflection and scintillation. Because the clarity grade is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, the inclusions are minimal and become allies to the gem, scattering tiny pinpoints of light that animate the surface and give life to every movement. The excellent polish on each facet provides mirror like surfaces, so even the faintest rays are returned as brilliant flashes rather than being dampened by surface roughness.

The cutting choices were deliberate, and they amplify properties that come from the ruby's inner architecture. The square princess shape focuses color toward the center, producing a glowing heart of crimson when seen face up, while the step of the pavilion directs light up through the crown facets to create dynamic contrast between fire and depth. Heat treated enhancement was applied by expert hands to stabilize and intensify the tone, a traditional and widely accepted practice that brings out the best in rubies while keeping their natural origin visible. In this stone the result is a balance, the intense red that captures attention without losing transparency, and a symmetry that makes every polished edge sing. When set into a ring or pendant, the stone will perform with rare brilliance, catching sun or lamp light and throwing it back with a signature sparkle that comes from the interplay of a high refractive index, careful facet alignment, and that intense uniform color. Its small dimensions make it versatile, ideal for a refined solitaire, a delicate halo, or matched pairing in elegant studs.

At The Natural Ruby Company we honor each step of this gem's journey, we disclose its features clearly, and we present it ready for the next chapter of its life. You will receive full details about the origin Mozambique, the 0.41 carat weight, the princess cut shape, the dimensions 4.17 by 4.16 by 2.41 mm, the clarity grade very slightly included evaluated at eye level, the intense color intensity, the excellent polish, and the heat treated enhancement. If you seek a ruby that speaks of landscape and craft at once, this transparent, richly colored princess ruby offers both provenance and performance. Contact us to discuss custom mounting options, to request additional images or magnified views, or to learn how this gem can be set to best reveal the inner fire that only nature and skilled hands together can create.