1.46 Ct. Cabochon Ruby from Mozambique

This pear shape ruby weighs 1.46 carat, and measures 8.60 by 4.88 by 3.40 mm, presented in a double cabochon form. The double cabochon execution features balanced crown and pavilion domes that were controlled by the cutter to optimize color saturation and light scattering, the result is a semi translucent body that shows an intense pinkish red hue across the profile. The proportions favor a fuller belly relative to the length taper, which preserves depth where it most influences color intensity. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, with small localized internal features apparent under inspection but not detracting from translucency or the tactile smoothness. Polish has been executed to an excellent standard, the surface finish is glossy and even, and the transitional lines around the apex and the broader base are symmetric and free of polishing laps. Enhancement status is none. Origin is Mozambique. The Natural Ruby Company offers this piece as natural, untreated material.

From a technical perspective the double cabochon cut is purposeful for this rough, the dual doming reduces windowing that can dilute chroma in shallow cuts, and it also softens the effect of internal inclusions by dispersing reflected light rather than concentrating it as facets would. The intense color intensity is the dominant optical attribute, with semi translucency allowing for internal color zoning to contribute to visual depth, and with strong surface polish the stone exhibits pleasing surface luster and internal glow under direct illumination. Slight inclusions remain visible at eye level, consistent with the clarity grade, and these inclusions are stable for setting and wear when secured in a protective bezel or closed gallery mount. For design recommendations consider a bezel or partial bezel setting to protect the precise pear point and to complement the continuous domed surface, pendant and earring applications particularly suit the cabochon silhouette, and the stone responds well to controlled lighting due to its saturated hue. This ruby provides collectors and connoisseurs with a clearly specified, well finished natural gemstone, presented by The Natural Ruby Company, with transparent descriptors for weight, dimensions, origin, treatment status, cut style, clarity grade, and polish quality.