1.00 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

If you are searching for the perfect center stone to finish an engagement ring, or a rare collector quality ruby that answers every question about beauty and authenticity, this gem from The Natural Ruby Company was chosen to end that search. This is a transparent 1.00 carat emerald cut ruby, with precise dimensions of 7.24 x 5.06 x 2.19 mm, showing a charming pinkish red hue and vivid color intensity. It is from Mozambique, it is completely natural with no enhancement, and it presents an excellent polish that sings in every light. The clarity is described as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the stone reads clean to the eye while preserving the life and character that make natural rubies so desirable. For a customer who wants a stone with presence, authenticity, and the kind of color that stops conversation, this gem provides both the visual drama and the reliable craftsmanship that collectors and romantic buyers value.

What sets this ruby apart is its internal structure and the way that structure interacts with masterful cutting, resulting in a sparkle and light performance that feel unmatched in its class. Ruby is a variety of corundum, with a crystalline lattice that is extraordinarily stable and optically responsive. Its refractive index is high relative to many colored stones, enabling powerful light return when the gem is cut well. The emerald cut, often reserved for stones where color and clarity are the priority, is executed here with proportions that maximize face up color while creating broad, elegant flashes of light across the table and step facets. Rather than the rapid, scattered scintillation you see in brilliant cuts, this emerald cut ruby gives a sophisticated hall of mirrors effect, long flashes of saturated pinkish red that shift gently with movement. With very slightly included clarity, there is minimal obstruction to light paths, so light travels through the stone, reflects from internal planes, and exits as deep, lively color. The vivid color intensity amplifies every return of light, so what you notice first is color, then you notice brilliance and the way the stone seems to glow from within. The excellent polish ensures facet junctions are crisp and smooth, preventing light leakage and preserving the crisp, velvety appearance that collectors and bespoke jewelers prize. Because there is no enhancement, the color and optical behavior are entirely natural, stable, and enduring.

Beyond the technical virtues, this ruby answers the needs of discerning buyers by combining practical size and versatile shape with museum worthy presence, all backed by a trusted source. At 1.00 carat and with the rectangular elegance of an emerald cut, the stone sits beautifully on a ring, a pendant, or as a collecting gem, offering enough visual weight for a statement piece without overwhelming delicate settings. The images show scale on the hand, giving a clear sense of how this stone will read on the finger for an engagement ring or an heirloom commission. Because The Natural Ruby Company stands behind provenance and quality, you can move forward with confidence about origin, enhancement status, and the gemological qualities described. If your search is for a natural ruby that combines vivid, alive color, exceptional polish, and a collet ready emerald cut that highlights both clarity and color, this Mozambique ruby is an ideal solution. Contact us at The Natural Ruby Company for additional details, bespoke setting options, or to view the gem in person, we will guide you through setting choices that preserve light performance and ensure the ruby sparkles for generations.