1.68 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This transparent oval ruby presents a precise combination of weight, form, and optical character. The stone weighs 1.68 carats, and measures 8.73 x 6.79 x 2.78 mm. The mixed brilliant cut is calibrated to balance face up spread and light performance, providing lively scintillation across the crown while preserving depth and color saturation. The tone registers as pinkish red with a medium intense color intensity, a hue that reads as vivid and classic under daylight and warm artificial lighting. Clarity is graded as slightly included at eye level, with internal features that are consistent with natural crystalline growth and that contribute to the gem character without distracting from the overall appearance. The polish is excellent, giving clean facet junctions and smooth reflective planes that enhance brilliance. This ruby has been treated with heat, a stable and widely accepted enhancement that improves color and clarity, and the material is sourced from Mozambique, a locality known for producing rubies with vibrant color and durable crystal quality.

When translated into jewelry, this ruby adapts to a range of design priorities, from understated elegance to secure everyday wear. The oval outline and its dimensions make it well suited for a single stone pendant, an elegant solitaire ring, or a refined three stone composition. For pieces intended to be worn frequently, settings that offer protection to the girdle and crown are recommended, such as a low profile bezel or a raised basket with well positioned prongs and protective shoulders. The mixed brilliant faceting allows the stone to display both flash and depth, permitting complementary side stones or a halo of diamonds to amplify perceived size and light return without overwhelming the natural color. Metals with strong alloys and good hardness are advisable for structural security, and settings in yellow gold, rose gold, or platinum will each present the pinkish red warmth differently, with yellow and rose gold enriching the red tones, and platinum providing a modern contrast. The heat treatment applied to this ruby is permanent under normal wearing and cleaning conditions, and with proper mounting and care the stone will retain its visual qualities for generations.

As an object intended for transmission across generations, this ruby embodies attributes that support longevity, both physical and sentimental. The fundamental durability of ruby as corundum is high on the Mohs scale, making it resistant to abrasion and suitable for daily wear when mounted responsibly. Longevity is further supported by selection of protective settings, routine inspection of the mounting by a qualified jeweler, and simple maintenance measures such as gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoidance of harsh chemicals, and secure storage when not worn. Documentation of origin, treatment, and measurements should accompany the piece, providing provenance that enhances the story passed from one generation to the next. A custom setting that reflects family taste and that is constructed to allow future resizing or alteration will make the gem adaptable to changing preferences while preserving the stone itself. The Natural Ruby Company can provide full details of origin and treatment, and we stand ready to assist with bespoke mounting recommendations and long term care guidance. With thoughtful design, responsible craftsmanship, and consistent care, this Mozambique ruby can move beyond a beautiful object to become a reliable and cherished heirloom, a gem whose color, history, and integrity endure as a tangible link between present and future family members.