2.23 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

Hold this exquisite ruby in your mind and feel the warmth of a memory waiting to be born. This transparent 2.23 carat oval ruby measures 10.12 by 7.94 by 2.86 millimeters, coming to you from the rich deposits of Mozambique, and offered with the care and integrity of The Natural Ruby Company. Its vivid color intensity is the kind of red that speaks of passion and celebration, a red that catches the eye and holds it. The gem is heat treated to enhance its beauty, has a clarity grade of included evaluated at eye level which gives the stone personality and depth, and benefits from an excellent polish that allows every facet to sing. Imagine this oval as the heart of a ring or pendant, catching light and turning it into a daily reminder of love, triumph, or a promise kept.

What makes this ruby truly sing is its mixed brilliant cut, a thoughtful fusion of faceting styles designed to bring out the best in a natural ruby. The mixed brilliant approach pairs the sparkle and scintillation of brilliant facets with the color preserving strengths of step like arrangements, so that light entering the stone is both dispersed and channeled back to the viewer with a vibrant red flash. The shallow table and carefully proportioned crown allow soft daylight to be broken into lively flashes, while the pavilion facets act as a precise light engine, reflecting and refocusing beams so you see deep richness rather than a dull block of color. The oval outline elongates the color field so that each movement reveals new tones, from bright cherry highlights to velvety depths. The excellent polish is crucial here, because very fine facet junctions and smooth facet planes reduce light leakage, enhance contrast, and increase the speed and clarity of scintillation, making the ruby appear larger and more alive than its measurements might suggest.

Beyond its technical brilliance this ruby is a story waiting to be told, a jewel that will mark a milestone or become the heirloom that gathers stories across generations. The included clarity features are not flaws to hide, but character to celebrate, like the small markings on a well loved letter, evidence of a journey from Mozambique to your hand. The combination of vivid color intensity, exacting mixed brilliant cut, and superb polish makes it a sublime choice for an engagement ring, a meaningful anniversary gift, or a striking centerpiece for a bespoke creation. At The Natural Ruby Company we understand that a ruby is more than a stone, it is an emotion you wear, a promise you carry. Allow this 2.23 carat oval ruby to become the expression of your joy, the spark in a moment, and the legacy you give to someone you love.