1.38 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This is a transparent 1.38 carat oval shape red ruby, measuring 7.27 x 5.19 x 3.75 mm, presented in a mixed brilliant cut with an excellent polish and vivid color intensity. Clarity has been evaluated at eye level and graded as very slightly included, which for an educated buyer means the inclusions are minimal and do not compromise the gem s visual appeal or its ability to return light. The mixed brilliant faceting enhances sparkle while preserving weight and color depth, and the excellent polish ensures crisp facet junctions and optimal scintillation. The ruby has been heat treated, a common and stable enhancement in natural ruby trade, applied to improve color saturation and to reduce the visibility of certain internal features without changing the fundamental nature of the crystal. The combination of vivid color, transparent body tone, carefully executed mixed brilliant cut, and a clarity grade that reads very slightly included at eye level makes this specimen an exceptional choice for collectors and connoisseurs seeking both aesthetic beauty and sound gemological attributes.

This ruby originates from Mozambique, a region that in recent years has produced some of the world s most sought after rubies due to their intense red hues and desirable crystal chemistry. The rich color of this stone is driven primarily by chromium trace elements, with minor iron content influencing tone and saturation in subtle ways. For informed buyers, origin matters because geological locale often correlates with color profile, inclusion types, and long term market perception. Mozambique rubies are valued for a warm, vivid red that can rival classic sources when the parcel yields stones of this quality. At The Natural Ruby Company we document provenance and ensure that origin claims are supported by our field level sourcing practices and laboratory assessments, so that customers acquire not just a beautiful stone but one whose history and characterization are transparent and verifiable.

The journey of this ruby from mine to market illustrates the care invested at each stage to preserve and enhance natural value. It began as a rough crystal recovered from a Mozambican deposit where initial sorting separates gems by color and clarity potential. Skilled cutters then evaluated the rough with both gemological criteria and market sensibilities in mind, choosing an oval outline and a mixed brilliant faceting scheme to balance weight retention with optimal light performance. During cutting the decision to maintain transparency and color depth guided facet proportions, while polishing was executed to an excellent standard to reveal clean facet planes and vivid internal glow. Heat treatment was conducted in controlled conditions to deepen the red and to harmonize areas of uneven color, a practice that is industry standard and fully disclosed by The Natural Ruby Company. After cutting and treatment the stone was examined under magnification and at eye level to assign a clarity grade of very slightly included, photographed for accurate color reference, and accompanied by documentation that traces its origin and treatment history from Mozambique to our inventory.

For the educated buyer, value in a ruby is a synthesis of factors that this specimen brings together. Weight at 1.38 carat is significant for a vivid red transparent stone, and the 7.27 x 5.19 x 3.75 mm dimensions deliver presence without excessive bulk. The very slightly included clarity grade means the gem will read clean to the unaided eye while retaining natural inclusions that confirm its authenticity. The mixed brilliant cut optimizes brilliance and color return, and the excellent polish enhances wearability and light performance in jewelry. Heat treatment is disclosed and stable, improving aesthetics without detracting from long term durability. Provenance from Mozambique adds a desirable narrative and aligns with current market appreciation for that origin profile. At The Natural Ruby Company we present this ruby with full disclosure and expert guidance, and we are available to discuss certification, mounting options, and the comparative merits of this stone for collectors, investors, and those seeking a meaningful center gem for a bespoke setting.