1.65 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This captivating ruby, crafted with precision into a 1.65 carat pear shape, embodies a breathtaking fusion of color, clarity, and craftsmanship. Measuring 9.03 x 6.90 x 3.80 mm, the gemstone boasts a brilliance that reflects both its inherent quality and meticulous artistry. Its mixed brilliant cut ensures that light is optimally reflected across its surface, enhancing the vivid intensity of its red coloration which is a hallmark of rubies from Mozambique. Possessing a clarity grade of very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, this ruby allows an unencumbered gaze to appreciate the complexity and depth of its internal world.

The color intensity of the Mozambique ruby is particularly noteworthy. Renowned for producing rubies with a strikingly vibrant red reminiscent of the finest Burmese rubies, the Mozambique origin lends this gemstone its vivid and saturated hue. Comparable to the celebrated rubies from Burma yet distinct in its subtleties, the Mozambique ruby's hue offers a unique blend of brightness and warmth that can evoke the intense reds of Siamese rubies, yet with a signature twist. While Burmese rubies may lean towards a purplish-red, the Mozambique variant often features a delicate crimson that stands out with its vivid color intensity, rivalling the esteemed gem-quality rubies worldwide.

The ruby’s polish is executed with precision, an attribute that elevates its overall aesthetic appeal to a remarkable level. The excellent polish ensures that the gemstone displays a glass-like smoothness and lustrous finish, allowing for an uninterrupted appreciation of its vibrant chromatic properties. When juxtaposed with Sri Lankan sapphires renowned for their citrus-tinted blues, the ruby’s red offers a contrasting warmth that speaks to the diversity of the world’s most treasured gemstones. Madagascar is known for the varied palette of its sapphires but in the realm of rubies, Mozambique stands as a leading source, celebrated for producing stones with dazzling, pure reds that captivate at first glance.

As representatives of The Natural Ruby Company, we affirm that this particular gemstone showcases the significant qualities that discerning collectors and gem enthusiasts alike seek in fine rubies. Beyond its sheer visual allure, the ruby’s dimensions and cut allow it to serve as a versatile centerpiece, suitable for an array of design possibilities. Its transparent nature and vivid color intensity invite imagination as artists and jewelers envision incorporating such a stone into bespoke jewelry pieces that serve as modern heirlooms. Thus, in a comparative landscape of globally sourced precious stones, this Mozambique ruby distinguishes itself through its combination of exceptional clarity, unparalleled coloration, and exquisite craftsmanship, presenting itself as a prized addition to any esteemed collection.