2.10 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

One transparent 2.10 carat pear shape ruby, with dimensions 12.11 millimeters by 6.64 millimeters by 3.38 millimeters, presents a refined pinkish red hue and a mixed brilliant cut that balances internal sparkle with surface brilliance. The stone displays vivid color intensity and an excellent polish, with a clarity grade of included, evaluated at eye level, which communicates the presence of natural internal features consistent with a gem of this size and origin. The material is heat treated to enhance color uniformity and stability, a standard and accepted treatment in ruby processing, and it originates from Mozambique, a region known for producing rubies with vibrant saturation and attractive crystal quality. The proportions of the pear shape are suitable for a variety of jewelry applications, and the transparent nature of the specimen allows light to interact through the pavilion, contributing to depth of color and visual appeal.

The Natural Ruby Company provides this ruby with information on physical durability and practical use. On the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, ruby ranks at nine, which places it among the hardest gemstones available, second only to diamond at ten. This high hardness, shared with sapphire as a member of the corundum species, means the ruby resists scratches from virtually all common materials encountered in daily wear, including metals such as gold and silver, and other gemstones like quartz or topaz which are lower on the Mohs scale. While the hardness confers excellent resistance to surface abrasion, durability in jewelry also depends on toughness and the presence of inclusions, and given the included clarity grade, careful setting design is advised for exposure to potential impact. Routine care can include gentle soap and warm water cleaning, avoiding harsh chemicals and aggressive ultrasonic cleaning if the setting or inclusions raise concern, and periodic inspection by a professional jeweler to ensure secure mounting and long term preservation. The Natural Ruby Company documents the specimen details to assist in informed design and maintenance decisions, emphasizing the combination of vivid color, high polish, and robust hardness as key attributes of this Mozambique ruby.