1.01 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This AGL certified ruby from The Natural Ruby Company is a striking and transparent example of fine ruby material, offered at a precise weight of 1.01 carat, and presented in a classic emerald cut with dimensions of 6.72 x 4.45 x 3.36 mm. The combination of a clean, geometric emerald cut and an exceptional polish allows for strong light return across the table and step facets, presenting the stone with a consistent face up appearance and excellent brightness. The gem displays vivid color intensity, a deep and saturated red that reads true in a variety of lighting conditions, and the clarity is graded eye clean when evaluated at eye level, meaning that no significant inclusions are visible to the unaided eye. The stone has undergone a standard and stable heat treatment to enhance color uniformity and clarity, a widely accepted and disclosed practice in the trade, and the documented origin of Mozambique contributes further to the gemological profile and market desirability.

Weight is a central factor in the value and rarity of colored gemstones, and the 1.01 carat weight of this ruby is particularly meaningful. In ruby valuation, the one carat barrier is a psychological and pricing threshold where per carat prices can increase disproportionately, because stones above this weight are distinctly rarer in comparable color and clarity. At 1.01 carat the stone crosses that threshold while remaining approachable for many jewelry designs, so buyers gain the rarity benefit of a one carat plus ruby while still having excellent options for balance and budget. Beyond the psychological effect, weight interacts with dimensions and cut geometry to affect face up size and light behavior, and the emerald cut on this specimen is proportioned so that the table and step facets maximize color depth without producing dead zones or overly dark appearance. The precise dimensions of 6.72 x 4.45 x 3.36 mm reflect a practical and versatile size for a solitaire ring or a refined pendant, and the specific gravity of ruby means that weight conveys real material substance, not simply a visual illusion.

Clarity, cut, and treatment are all key to understanding why this ruby represents a sound purchase for an educated buyer. The clarity grade of eye clean evaluated at eye level indicates that internal features do not interfere with the beauty or durability of the stone in typical wear, and the excellent polish enhances facet definition so that the rich red color reads with clarity and life. The emerald cut, with its step facets, tends to accentuate color saturation and provide a broad table that displays the stone in an elegant and architectural way, especially beneficial for a vivid red material from Mozambique, which is known for producing rubies with lively saturation and attractive tone. Heat treatment in ruby is a stabilized enhancement that improves color and reduces the visual impact of many internal features, and full disclosure of this treatment is included in the AGL certification documentation provided by The Natural Ruby Company, giving the buyer a clear and verifiable record of origin, weight, cut, clarity, color, and treatment.

For collectors and clients seeking both aesthetic and investment value, this 1.01 carat Mozambique ruby presents a strong proposition. Its weight places it in a segment of the market where rarity and desirability increase, its emerald cut and excellent polish make it highly adaptable in bespoke jewelry settings, and its eye clean clarity preserves the gem driven look that collectors and connoisseurs prize. Practical considerations for setting include secure prong or bezel options that protect the corners and preserve the visual plane of the emerald cut, and routine care should include avoiding harsh blows and ultrasonic cleaners if there are any residual inclusions or surface reaching features, even though the stone is stable post treatment. At The Natural Ruby Company we include the AGL certificate with the sale, and we welcome inquiries about viewing under different lighting, matching to complementary gems, or bespoke mounting services, because when a gem crosses the one carat mark with the combination of vivid color, eye clean clarity, excellent polish, and documented Mozambique origin, it is a piece worth discussing and owning.