1.61 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This GIA certified, transparent red ruby presented by The Natural Ruby Company is a precisely proportioned 1.61 carat cushion, measuring 6.58 by 6.52 by 4.23 millimeters, with a calculated overall depth of approximately 64.5 percent. The cutting style is a mixed brilliant arrangement, combining a modified brilliant crown with a pavilion geometry tuned to balance broad flash and pinpoint scintillation. Facet junctions and symmetry are executed to tight tolerances, producing uniformly distributed facet reflections across the table and crown. The clarity, recorded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, yields a visually clean face-up that allows the stone’s vivid color intensity to dominate, while the excellent polish minimizes surface diffusion and maximizes specular return. The ruby is heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement for Mozambique material, and the GIA report provides independent verification of weight, shape, color intensity, clarity evaluation, and treatment notes.

Its near-flawless presentation enhances its beauty from every angle by allowing the faceting architecture to perform without optical interference. The mixed brilliant cut creates complementary pathways for light: broad pavilion facets develop depth and saturation of the vivid red body color, while the smaller crown facets break and redistribute light into lively scintillation and crisp flashes. Because inclusions are minimal at viewing distance, internal light transmission remains high, sustaining strong contrast between flashes and dark facets that define three-dimensionality. The excellent polish contributes to immediate, mirror-like facet surfaces so that each change in orientation yields clean, repeatable color and brilliance. Originating from Mozambique, this specimen displays the saturated, pure red character collectors expect from that locality, with the GIA certification assuring accurate, consistent grading. For connoisseurs seeking a technically refined ruby for a bespoke mounting or investment-grade collection, this piece from The Natural Ruby Company offers demonstrable optical performance, meticulous cutting, and a face-up purity that enhances visual impact in any orientation.