2.24 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This GIA certified natural ruby presented by The Natural Ruby Company is a superb example of quality and rarity, combining strong documentation with exceptional optical properties. The stone weighs 2.24 carats, and is fashioned into a classic round shape with precise dimensions of 7.67 by 7.59 by 4.45 millimeters. It has a mixed brilliant cut, finished to an excellent polish that maximizes both brilliance and color saturation. The laboratory report identifies the ruby as red with vivid color intensity, and the clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level. Enhancement disclosure is clear and standard in the trade, the stone has been heat treated to improve color and clarity, and the origin reported on the certificate is Mozambique. These combined features make this ruby an attractive option for connoisseurs seeking a documented, natural gem with strong visual impact.

From a gemological perspective, several technical attributes of this ruby reinforce its desirability. The GIA certification provides independent verification of identity, treatment, and origin, which matters to collectors and investors alike because it removes uncertainty about the stone. The clarity description of very slightly included, assessed at eye level, indicates that inclusions are minimal and do not detract from the gem under normal viewing conditions, making the stone effectively eye clean for many buyers. The mixed brilliant cut is an intentional choice to balance light return and color. The brilliant style facets on the crown promote scintillation and fire, while the pavilion configuration preserves and deepens the red hue. The dimensions and depth profile produce efficient light performance, with the table and crown proportions working together to present a strong face up color, so the vivid red is apparent even under varied lighting. Excellent polish ensures that facet junctions and surfaces are free from polishing lines and abrasions, which preserves maximum brilliance and luster.

Rarity is the distinguishing characteristic that elevates this ruby above many other market offerings. Rubies larger than 2 carats that display genuinely vivid red color and remain effectively eye clean are uncommon in any source. In Mozambique specifically, significant new deposits discovered in the last two decades have produced many fine rubies, but fully saturated vivid reds in the two carat range with very slight inclusions remain rare relative to the total output. More commonly available material from many sources will show either lower color saturation, smaller sizes, or more evident clouding and inclusions when viewed at similar weights. Consequently, a 2.24 carat round ruby with vivid color intensity, eye level very slightly included clarity, and excellent polish represents a small percentage of available rubies on the market. For an educated buyer comparing stones by weight, color grade, and clarity, this specimen stands out both for its eye appeal and for being a documented natural gem from Mozambique that retains strong color at a desirable size.

For buyers who value provenance, transparency, and long term desirability, this ruby offers multiple reasons for consideration. The GIA certification supports provenance and provides the objective foundation for valuation, while the disclosed heat treatment aligns with industry norms and does not diminish the natural origin or the stone s beauty. From a practical standpoint, the round mixed brilliant form makes the gem straightforward to set in a variety of jewelry styles, and the 7.67 by 7.59 by 4.45 millimeter dimensions work well in solitaire rings, pendants, and bespoke settings that emphasize the color. Care is conventional for ruby, and while heat treatment is stable under normal wear, routine caution should be taken to avoid harsh chemicals and sudden temperature shocks during setting and maintenance. At The Natural Ruby Company we document each significant attribute to allow informed decision making, and this ruby s combination of verified origin, very slightly included clarity, vivid color intensity, and a desirable weight of 2.24 carats makes it a rare and compelling choice for collectors, investors, and appreciators of fine colored gemstones.