1.55 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

The story of this ruby begins long before it arrived in a jeweler s hand, in the ancient, mineral rich soils of Mozambique where pockets of corundum were formed under extreme heat and pressure over millions of years. From those hidden seams a single crystal was recovered by skilled hands, a rough gem that already hinted at a deep, pure red. At The Natural Ruby Company we walked that journey with it, tracing its origin, honoring the miners who first discovered its potential, and choosing to present it in its most natural state. This is a transparent, unenhanced ruby weighing 1.55 carat, its proportions carefully preserved during cutting with dimensions of 7.85 x 6.37 x 2.84 mm, a balance of presence and wearability that makes it uniquely suited to become the centerpiece of a special piece. The narrative of its origin is embedded in its color and clarity, and the fact that it is untreated adds an authenticity that collectors and connoisseurs value deeply.

The crafting stage transformed that rough promise into a jewel that speaks clearly, thanks to a mixed brilliant cut that was chosen to maximize fire and depth of tone while honoring the stone s natural crystal habits. The cutter worked to open the intense color intensity, and the excellent polish allows light to enter and dance within the pavilion before returning to the eye, producing flashes that are lively without sacrificing the stone s saturated red heart. At 1.55 carat and with a cushion outline, this ruby carries an assured visual weight, large enough to read as a statement yet slim and elegant enough for everyday wear. Its clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, meaning the inclusions are minimal and do not detract from the gem s transparency or brilliance, so that when set in a solitaire ring or a striking pendant the surface reads clean and pure at casual glance. The absence of any enhancement means you are seeing color and clarity as nature intended, traits rarely found together with such vibrancy and polish.

When you hold this ruby, whether in a setting of warm gold or crisp platinum, you are holding a condensed tale of geology, human craft, and aesthetic judgment. The dimensions 7.85 x 6.37 x 2.84 mm are ideal for a bold solitaire that crowns a finger, for a low profile yet statement pendant that sits confidently at the throat, or for a bespoke piece where a designer can create contrasts that highlight its intense red. Because the stone is eye clean and finely polished, contemporary settings that expose more of the pavilion will reveal scintillation and depth, while bezel or halo designs will emphasize the pure, regal tone of the color. At The Natural Ruby Company we imagine this ruby as the kind of gem that becomes an heirloom, a jewel that bears the story of its origin every time it is worn, and that commands attention through its honest size, its clarity, and its vivid, natural color. For a client seeking a genuine statement piece with verifiable provenance and a voice that is at once ancient and immediate, this Mozambique ruby answers with rare clarity and presence.