1.22 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

When you are searching for a ruby that will end a long quest for the perfect center stone, you want a gem that balances color, clarity, cut, and most importantly weight. This 1.22 carat princess shape ruby from Mozambique offered by The Natural Ruby Company answers that request with quiet confidence. The 1.22 carat weight places this stone in a highly desirable category for both engagement jewelry and collector pieces, because it is large enough to make a statement on the finger while still preserving the vivid color that connoisseurs prize. The dimensions at 6.65 x 6.42 x 2.50 mm deliver a pleasing face up presence that reads larger than its carat weight might suggest to the untrained eye, and the princess cut gives a modern architectural look that fits perfectly in bezel, halo, and four prong settings. If you want a stone that feels substantial without overpowering classic ring proportions, this ruby is tailored to meet that exact need.

Quality matters when your goal is a piece you will cherish and potentially pass down, and this ruby checks important boxes while being honest about natural characteristics. The gem is transparent with a clarity grade of slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means you will enjoy clean, lively color with natural inclusions that do not distract from the overall beauty. Those natural features are a fingerprint of authenticity and speak to the gem origin and natural formation process. The vivid color intensity is the first thing that captures attention, a pinkish red that reads fresh and luminous under daylight and strong indoor lighting, and the excellent polish enhances light return from every facet edge. The princess cut, with its stepped pavilion and defined corners, concentrates color across the table and crown in a way that amplifies the gem tone, while the shallow to medium depth reflected in the 2.50 mm height adds to the bright, lively face up appearance. The stone has been heat treated, a standard and accepted enhancement that stabilizes and intensifies color, and its Mozambican origin is important because that region is known for producing rubies with bold saturation and fine crystal quality.

Weight is the single attribute that most strongly influences rarity and value, and the 1.22 carat size of this ruby is a key factor in why collectors and couples choose it. Rubies are measured not only by their face up beauty but also by how their per carat price accelerates as weight increases while color and clarity remain desirable. A modest increase in carat weight can materially raise the market value, because rough material that yields clean, vividly colored stones above one carat is significantly less common. When master cutters produce a princess cut of this size, they work to retain as much of the original rough as possible, and the efficiency of that cut in preserving weight helps produce a stone that feels generous and valuable. The result is a gem that stands out in a jewelry setting, while also offering better long term desirability for resale or inheritance, because larger natural rubies with vivid color from reputable origins like Mozambique remain in strong demand. Choosing this 1.22 carat ruby means you are investing in a piece where the weight contributes directly to its significance and scarcity.

At The Natural Ruby Company we understand that your search is driven by emotion and by an expectation of lasting quality, and we present this princess cut ruby as a clear solution to both aims. Its 1.22 carat weight, vivid pinkish red hue, transparent body with slight inclusions, excellent polish, and precise princess cutting combine to make a stone that is both eye catching and wearable. If you are designing an engagement ring, a bespoke pendant, or rounding out a collection, this ruby delivers the presence you need while retaining the authenticity collectors respect. We invite you to reach out for detailed lighting images, setting recommendations that maximize the gem face up, and to discuss how the 6.65 x 6.42 x 2.50 mm dimensions will interact with ring proportions and metal choices. Let us help you finalize a piece that ends your search with confidence and pride.