2.29 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This GIA certified natural ruby presents a precise and rare combination of weight, dimensions, and gemological quality that will appeal to the discerning buyer, The Natural Ruby Company is offering a 2.29 carat round shape ruby with measurements of 8.20 x 8.13 x 4.19 mm, a mixed brilliant cut, and a clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level. The stone carries a vivid color intensity with an excellent polish, and has been heat treated, a stable enhancement that is commonly employed to optimize hue and clarity while maintaining natural structure. Origin is Mozambique, and the GIA documentation verifies the identity, important grading details, and the presence of enhancement, providing confidence in provenance and treatment history. These exacting specifications define a gem that is immediately suitable for high end bespoke work, while the GIA certification ensures full disclosure for custom designers and end clients alike.

From a lapidary perspective the mixed brilliant cut used in this ruby balances pavilion faceting that promotes strong light return, with crown faceting that emphasizes face up color, producing a lively interplay of scintillation and saturated red tone. The table to diameter relationship and pavilion depth yield a depth ratio of approximately fifty one percent, a proportion that supports robust brilliance in a round mixed cut, while controlling the perceived darkness that can occur in deeper stones. The excellent polish and careful faceting symmetry contribute to crisp facet junctions and clean light performance, allowing the vivid red saturation to read clearly at common viewing distances. The very slightly included clarity grade indicates minor internal features that are not typically visible to the unaided eye, and in many cases these natural inclusions act as a fingerprint of authenticity without compromising visual appeal. Heat treatment is disclosed, it is a standard and widely accepted practice for rubies from Mozambique to enhance red saturation and reduce brownish undertones when present.

When considering setting options this ruby is highly versatile and can be adapted to suit classical and contemporary design languages while leveraging its optical properties. For a solitaire engagement ring a four or six prong mounting will maximize light entry to the pavilion and present the facet pattern crisply, a low profile bezel will offer enhanced protection for daily wear while slightly intensifying the color face up, and a cathedral or split shoulder gallery will lift the stone to increase perceived presence. A halo setting using small brilliant cut melee diamonds will boost perceived size and introduce contrast that makes the vivid red appear more vibrant against white metal, while a rose or yellow gold bezel or prong setting will warm and enrich the red, creating a more vintage or regal aesthetic. For pendants and earrings an open back mounting or a three prong basket will allow light to pass through and maintain brilliance, whereas closed back mounts or metal foiling can be applied deliberately to deepen the tone for a more opaque appearance. Specialty settings such as tension or east west orientations can be employed for modern designs, however these require precise consideration of girdle strength and prong engineering given the 2.29 carat weight to ensure mechanical security without compromising the stone profile.

The Natural Ruby Company offers a full suite of customization services to translate these technical possibilities into finished jewelry, including CAD modeling, wax prototypes, metal selection consulting, and hand finishing that respects the stone geometry. Our bench will advise on recommended prong thickness and cup depth to accommodate the gem dimensions and mixed brilliant faceting, ensuring the pavilion is unobstructed for optimal light return while securing the stone against impact and wear. For high end commissions we provide options for hand engraving, micro pavé shoulders, and custom gallery work that integrates airflow and cleaning access into the aesthetic, important details for long term maintenance of color and brilliance. Consulting with our gem specialists will allow you to match this ruby to complementary diamonds or colored gemstones, to choose a metal that aligns with the desired color temperature, and to finalize proportions that harmonize with the intended finger size or jewelry scale. For designers and private clients seeking a statement center stone, this Mozambique ruby with its vivid color intensity and excellent polish is an ideal candidate for bespoke projects, The Natural Ruby Company is available to provide GIA documentation, high resolution images, and personalized recommendations to achieve the precise visual effect and structural reliability required for fine jewelry.