2.01 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

There is a particular poetry to rubies that links the earths deep, ancient fires to the crowns and seals of civilizations, and this transparent 2.01 carat cushion shaped ruby is a living continuation of that lineage. Measuring 8.66 by 6.50 by 3.45 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style and finished to an excellent polish, it carries the rich, vivid color intensity that has inspired lore and reverence for millennia. Its very very slightly included clarity, evaluated at eye level, ensures that the stone reads clean and luminous to the observer, while the transparent body allows light to travel and return with rare vivacity. Heat treated as is customary to enhance stability and color, and originating from the famed deposits of Mozambique, this ruby balances the weighty sense of tradition with the modern standards of gemological refinement. Worn as a signet, set at the heart of a ring, or cradled in a classic pendant, its cushion form and thoughtful proportions evoke classical permanence, a jewel meant to be passed down and admired across generations.

When we compare its reflective qualities to other gemstones in its category, the distinctions become clear. As a corundum, ruby shares a similar refractive index and hardiness with sapphire, yet its intense red saturation presents a different optical interplay, where color depth competes with and complements light return. This particular mixed brilliant cut has been executed to maximize scintillation and return despite deep saturation, producing flashes and facets that animate the surface more like a fine sapphire while preserving the ruby’s signature warmth. Against red spinel, which often offers a slightly softer luster and less fire due to a lower refractive index, this Mozambique ruby displays stronger brilliance and a crisper facet definition. Compared with garnets, which can be visually rich but typically lack the corundum sparkle and polish retention, this ruby reads as more elegant and enduring. The result is a gem that optimizes both color and light, delivering the kind of lively reflection collectors seek, while maintaining the timeless character associated with historic rubies. At The Natural Ruby Company we present this stone as an exemplar of classic beauty and technical excellence, a piece that connects centuries of gemstone tradition to the discerning wearer of today.