2.01 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This 2.01 carat Asscher octagon ruby has been precision cut to exacting proportions, measuring 7.42 by 7.40 by 4.15 millimeters, yielding a depth ratio of approximately 56 percent. The classic Asscher faceting, executed on an octagonal outline, employs concentric step facets on the crown and pavilion to create a hall-of-mirrors effect that emphasizes both internal depth and clean facet reflections. Facet junctions are sharply defined and symmetry is excellent, traits that work in concert with the generous table to deliver balanced light return and intense color saturation without excessive windowing. Transparency is high for this material, and the clarity is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, meaning inclusions are minor and do not detract from the gem’s overall visual performance when set. The polish is rated excellent, demonstrating careful lapidary finishing that produces crisp facet planes and bright facet reflections. This ruby is heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement that intensifies hue and reduces undesirable silk, and it is of Mozambique origin, a source known for producing vivid, saturated reds with strong body color driven by chromium trace elements.

For the connoisseur seeking a memorable gift, this ruby presents a compelling combination of technical refinement and emotional impact, and The Natural Ruby Company offers it as a standout choice for a special occasion. The Asscher’s step cut lends itself to elegant solitary settings that showcase the stone’s concentrated color and geometric precision, while a tailored bezel or cathedral four-prong mount will protect the corners of the octagon profile and highlight the stone’s architectural presence. Under mixed daylight and incandescent lighting the vivid color intensity becomes particularly striking, offering both deep garnet red tones and brighter pigeon-blood accents depending on viewing angle and setting metal. Whether commissioned as an engagement stone, an anniversary gift, or a bespoke collector’s piece, this Mozambique ruby combines gemological rigor with aesthetic warmth, promising an heirloom-quality focal point that will register as both technically distinguished and deeply personal. For buyers who appreciate meticulous craftsmanship and measured gem parameters, this gem conveys exceptional value and will make a striking, unforgettable gift for someone special.