0.87 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

At The Natural Ruby Company, we take immense pride in offering gemstones that not only dazzle the eye but also hold significant value and provenance. Our latest offering, a beautiful transparent 0.87 carat oval-shaped ruby, is a testament to our commitment to quality and excellence. With its dimensions of 6.58 x 4.50 x 3.36 mm, this ruby boasts a mixed brilliant cut—a cut that maximizes the stone's natural brilliance and showcases its breathtaking red hue to its fullest potential. The mixed brilliant cut is renowned for its ability to enhance light reflection, giving the ruby an almost celestial glow that is captivating from every angle.

One of the key characteristics of this ruby is its clarity. Graded as very slightly included (when evaluated at eye level), this ruby offers a pristine appeal that is sought after by gemstone connoisseurs. Inclusions are natural phenomena in gemstones and their presence, or lack thereof, significantly impacts the stone's value. The term "very slightly included" means that any inclusions are almost negligible to the naked eye, ensuring a clarity that competes with some of the most famous historical rubies. For comparison, consider the Mogok rubies from Burma, celebrated for their near-perfect clarity albeit now tremendously scarce, making our ruby from Mozambique an exclusive offering at a fraction of such magnificent historical lot yet without compromising on its splendor or integrity.

The medium intense color intensity of this ruby is another factor that elevates its status. This particular shade of red is not only alluring but is revered for its balance between softness and vibrance—delivering a strong hue without being overly dark. Rubies like this are often compared to the illustrious Sun Drop Yellow diamonds or the Hope Diamond due not just to their market value but because their intense color is both rare and immensely gorgeous. The distinctive red of our ruby could hold its own in the finest of collections, evoking perhaps the famed Carmen Lúcia Ruby in the Smithsonian which is adored for its color purity.

Our ruby's allure is further enhanced through heat treatment, a common practice in the gemstone market that improves both color and clarity, ensuring our gemstone meets the superior standards expected by connoisseurs. Importantly, the origin of this remarkable piece is Mozambique—a country that has gained prominence in recent years for producing rubies that rival even the most venerated Burmese rubies in terms of hue and transparency. Mozambique rubies are known for their natural balance of elements which is why they are cherished by collectors worldwide. This benchmark provides consumers of The Natural Ruby Company with both a sustainable and ethically mined piece—a consideration we hold dear when sourcing gemstones.

In conclusion, this 0.87 carat red ruby offered by The Natural Ruby Company is not just a gem but a treasure steeped in rarity and value. With its excellent polish, a clarity that highlights its innate purity, and its dazzling medium intense color, it draws parallels with some of the most iconic gemstones known throughout history. Its Mozambique origin underscores its exceptional quality and market value, ensuring that each buyer not only acquires a piece of jewelry but also a piece of the earth's magnificent fossil legacy. Investing in this ruby signifies a celebration of nature's beauty and human craftsmanship, worthy of any elite jewelry collection.