1.72 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This heart shaped ruby from The Natural Ruby Company is a rare combination of classic romance and collector quality, it weighs 1.72 carat, measures 6.90 by 7.80 by 3.45 mm, and is cut in a mixed brilliant style to maximize fire and sparkle, it is transparent, it has a vivid color intensity and an excellent polish, it is heat treated and comes from Mozambique, and those facts alone already place it ahead of many market options where one often has to compromise between color, clarity, and cut, in many commercially available rubies a pleasing red tone is achieved at the expense of brightness or transparency, or strong polish is missing so brilliance is muted, by contrast this stone presents an even vivid red across the crown and pavilion with lively internal scintillation delivered by precise facet geometry and thoughtful cutting, a heart shape of this quality requires more skill to maintain symmetry and optical performance than a simple oval or round, so when comparing to other rubies in the same price band buyers will notice that this gem offers superior light return and a more wearable size for delicate settings, the mixed brilliant cut gives this heart a modern, lively look while preserving the classic depth and saturation that makes rubies visually stunning, The Natural Ruby Company offers this piece as a fine example of how exceptional cut, color, and polish can combine in a stone that reads as both jewelry ready and investment worthy.

What truly differentiates this ruby in the marketplace are the internal characteristics, the inclusions present are not defects to hide, they are signatures that authenticate its natural origin and contribute to its unmistakable personality, under magnification the stone displays a network of fine, needle like rutile threads that form a soft silk veil in places, these delicate needles diffuse light in a way that enhances the perception of depth and makes the red appear more three dimensional than a chemically flawless but lifeless substitute, there are also tiny pinpoint crystals and a few well defined crystal cavities that create flashes of bright red and garnet tones as the stone is turned, a distinct feather like fingerprint inclusion sits centrally below the table and acts like an internal reflector, this feature helps the pavilion redirect color back through the crown producing a concentrated heart center that glows when viewed face up, these inclusions are typical of high quality Mozambique rubies and they set this gem apart from heat bleached or heavily filled stones that can look flat or overly uniform, collectors and connoisseurs will appreciate that the inclusion pattern is balanced, it does not distract from brilliance, rather it provides a living texture, each inclusion tells part of the stones formation history and ensures that the heart you buy is an individual, not a mass produced likeness.

From a practical and value oriented perspective this ruby competes exceptionally well against other options on the market, for a 1.72 carat heart that is transparent with a vivid color intensity and very very slightly included clarity at eye level, pricing typically reflects both the rarity of the color and the skill required to cut a symmetrical heart with a mixed brilliant pavilion, in many cases buyers would have to accept lower clarity or a less dynamic cut to hit the same budget, this stone avoids those compromises, the heat treatment disclosed is a standard and stable enhancement that improves color while preserving natural inclusions that verify origin, Mozambique is known today for producing richly colored rubies with attractive crystal inclusions, and The Natural Ruby Company stands behind transparent sourcing and accurate description so buyers can choose with confidence, the excellent polish ensures clean facet junctions and a high degree of sparkle whether set in a solitaire ring, a pendant, or paired with diamonds in a halo, because of the heart shape a simple mounting will showcase the stone as a center of attention while a custom design can lean into the gemstone character created by its internal silk and pinpoints, for customers looking to invest in a ruby that reads as natural, rare, and immediately lovely, this heart shaped Mozambique ruby represents superior value, and our team at The Natural Ruby Company is available to advise on ideal settings, certification options, and long term care so this gem can be enjoyed for generations.