1.65 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This transparent oval ruby weighs 1.65 carats, and measures 8.03 by 6.61 by 3.67 millimeters, presented in a mixed brilliant cut that balances table brilliance with pavilion fire. The color reads as purplish red with a medium intense saturation, offering a tone that is lively without being overly dark. Clarity is graded as included when evaluated at eye level, a common and expected characteristic for natural rubies at this size and color. The gem displays an excellent polish, which enhances face up brightness and the interplay of light across the mixed brilliant facets. There has been no treatment or enhancement applied to this ruby, and its documented origin is Mozambique. The Natural Ruby Company provides this information to support transparent decision making and to place the gem within a known geographic context that is recognized for producing commercially significant ruby material.

The internal features observed within this ruby function as unique identifiers that contribute to its character and provenance. Inclusions visible under standard viewing conditions include discrete mineral crystals, slender needlelike inclusions, and featherlike growth features, together with subtle growth zoning that affects color distribution. These features impart a textured depth to the stone, producing variations in luster and localized flashes of color that are part of its visual signature. From a gemological perspective, such inclusions serve two important roles. First, they confirm natural crystallization processes and support the no enhancement statement, since untreated rubies commonly display internal mineral inclusions and natural growth structures. Second, the pattern, orientation, and combination of inclusions can be used as a fingerprint for origin assessment and for long term identification, providing a record that distinguishes this individual ruby from other stones, even from the same deposit. Rather than detracting from the gem, these inclusions add individuality, and when viewed as part of the whole package of color, cut, and polish, they contribute to the stone’s aesthetic and scientific value.

Practical considerations for design, setting, and care are informed by the ruby’s dimensions, cut style, and included clarity. The oval outline and mixed brilliant facet arrangement make this gem adaptable to a variety of settings, including solitaire rings with protective bezel or low profile prongs, three stone compositions paired with complementary accent gems, or classic pendant mounts where the face up color can be appreciated. Given the included clarity grade, settings that provide structural support and minimize exposure to hard knocks are recommended, while the excellent polish will display optimally under clean conditions. Cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush is appropriate, and routine inspections by a qualified jeweler will help maintain secure mounting. Documentation from The Natural Ruby Company accompanies the gem, noting weight, measurements, cut, color intensity, clarity assessment, polish, lack of enhancement, and origin. This combination of verifiable particulars and the stone’s individual internal markers yields a ruby that is both a measured gemological specimen and a distinct piece suited to considered jewelry design.