2.04 Ct. Purplish Red Ruby from Mozambique

This 2.04 carat emerald cut purplish red ruby presents clean proportions and a bright, transparent appearance. The stone measures 7.84 x 5.91 x 4.03 mm, and its elongated emerald cut emphasizes step facets and a broad table that showcase depth of hue and internal clarity. Clarity is graded as very slightly included evaluated at eye level, and the ruby displays an intense color intensity with an excellent polish. Origin is Mozambique, and the piece has no enhancement, preserving the natural characteristics and structural integrity of the corundum.

The emerald cut and the specific proportions of this stone make it exceptionally adaptable for a wide range of jewelry interpretations. The large rectangular table and parallel step facets favor designs that highlight color saturation, including classic solitaire rings where the stone sits table up for maximum color presence, and bezel settings that protect the girdle while framing the vivid purplish red tone. The stone is well suited to halo mounts, where a fine diamond or colored gem surround will provide contrast and optical expansion, and to three stone settings where flanking gems add balance and narrative. For modern applications the gem works in east west orientation, channel or bar settings, and low profile tension or half bezel mounts that secure the stone for daily wear. For statement pieces the emerald cut lends itself to pendant and drop earrings that emphasize linear elegance, and to cuff or bangle designs that allow the table and step facets to catch light along a single axis.

Practical design considerations support a variety of metals and techniques. The ruby’s excellent polish and stable crystal habit respond well to both intricate prong work and protective bezel treatments, and the no enhancement status allows jewelers to use open back or closed back settings depending on desired visual warmth. As corundum, ruby scores 9 on the Mohs scale, which supports everyday wear in rings and bracelets when set with appropriate protective design choices. The Natural Ruby Company can advise on proportions, mounting profiles, and complementary accent gems to achieve a specified aesthetic and functional goal, and we provide guidance for bespoke settings, vintage inspired mounts, and contemporary minimalism based on this ruby’s optical and physical properties.