1.17 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This beautiful transparent 1.17 carat oval red ruby measures 6.78 by 5.17 by 3.80 millimeters, and it combines an elegant oval outline with a mixed brilliant cut to maximize both face up color and scintillation. The clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, meaning the stone presents as essentially eye clean to most observers while retaining natural inclusions that confirm its authenticity. Color intensity is vivid, delivering the rich, pure red that defines desirable rubies, and the polish is excellent, ensuring superior light return and surface luster. This ruby has been heat treated, the standard and stable enhancement widely accepted in the trade to improve color and clarity without compromising stability, and its origin is Mozambique, a source known for producing high quality rubies with strong saturation and attractive crystalline structure.

For an educated buyer seeking an engagement gemstone, this ruby offers a compelling combination of beauty, durability, and provenance. Rubies are second only to diamonds in hardness, providing excellent resistance to daily wear and a long term option for a ring that will be worn every day. The vivid color intensity and mixed brilliant cut create a striking presence on the finger, while the oval shape and the length to width ratio of approximately 1.31 offer flattering elongation and good spread for the 1.17 carat weight. The very very slightly included clarity grade balances eye clean appearance with natural origin indicators, which many connoisseurs prefer over overly altered stones. Heat treatment is fully disclosed, and when properly set it will not affect the gem under normal wearing conditions.

The Natural Ruby Company stands behind the sourcing and description of this ruby, and we emphasize provenance from Mozambique and ethical handling throughout the supply chain. As an engagement option this ruby pairs beautifully with a variety of settings, including classic four prongs for maximum light, bezel settings for secure daily wear, or a halo to increase visual impact while preserving the rich central color. This stone is ideal for a buyer who values a gem with natural character, proven stability, and a vivid, collectible color, making it a meaningful and lasting symbol for engagement.