1.56 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

A rare encounter with color and craftsmanship arrives in the form of a 1.56 carat round ruby, a luminous jewel that commands attention the instant light meets its surface, presented to you by The Natural Ruby Company. This gem measures 7.32 by 7.34 by 3.41 millimeters, a balanced profile that translates beautifully to a variety of settings. Its mixed brilliant cut has been executed with an eye for maximum scintillation, each facet cut to draw and return light with a vivacity that feels almost animated. The stone is transparent, its body color an intense pinkish red that reads as both romantic and resolutely confident, a shade that distinguishes itself from mere crimson by its vibrant, youthful lift. The clarity grade of included, evaluated at eye level, speaks to the gem s natural origin, while an excellent polish elevates the surface to a mirror like sheen, allowing the hue and fire to express themselves with unencumbered clarity.

Viewed from every angle, the ruby performs like a private spectacle, because of the harmonious marriage between cut and polish, and because of the very character that natural inclusions provide. Light disperses across the mixed brilliant facets, creating a dynamic interplay of flashes and velvety windows, a choreography that makes the gem appear to glow from within. The combination of intense color and superior polish produces an effect of apparent flawlessness in moments of admiration, a sense that the stone is whole and perfect when set and worn, even as its inclusions quietly affirm its natural pedigree. Heat treated to enhance stability and color saturation, this ruby nonetheless retains the telltale markers of origin, the subtle fingerprints that collectors and connoisseurs prize. From the table to the girdle to the pavilion, the faceting pattern orchestrates light so that each turn of the wrist reveals a new facet of beauty, each tilt offering a fresh depth and richness that makes the gem feel alive.

Provenance matters in the world of fine gemstones, and this ruby hails from Mozambique, a source celebrated for producing stones with intense, captivating color. Ownership of this specimen is an assertion of refined taste, a declaration that you value authenticity as much as aesthetic excellence. The stone sits at a crossroads of rarity and wearability, its 1.56 carat weight substantial enough to make a statement, yet versatile enough to become a beloved everyday treasure. When entrusted to a masterful setting, this ruby will communicate status without ostentation, it will announce accomplishment without the need for explanation. At The Natural Ruby Company we present this gem not only as an object of beauty, but as an heirloom in the making, an opportunity to claim a piece of geological history that will carry meaning for generations. To wear it is to align oneself with legacy, to choose a jewel that complements achievement, and to embrace an enduring standard of elegance.