2.31 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

There is a hush to this ruby, a small, luminous heart that seems to hold a summer dusk within its facets, and at The Natural Ruby Company we present it as an invitation to craft a memory. Floating at 2.31 carats, this round, purplish red gem reads like a line of poetry, a single, perfect clause in a sentence of devotion. Its proportions, a graceful 7.75 by 7.68 by 4.28 mm, sit beautifully between presence and refinement, offering enough substance to be felt as a center of attention, and enough delicacy to whisper rather than shout. The mixed brilliant cut lends a quiet complexity to its dance, combining scintillating crown facets with a thoughtful pavilion that returns light like a tide, and its transparency gives the color room to breathe and bloom. Imagine this stone set into a design that is all about the wearer, a custom piece that frames the ruby like a kept secret, and you begin to see why this gem is more than material, it is a story waiting to be shaped.

Consider the technical grace that makes this ruby ideal for bespoke jewelry, clarity grade very slightly included evaluated at eye level ensuring a clean, open visage, vivid color intensity that reads as both regal and intimate, and an excellent polish that allows each facet to sing. It carries a rare honesty, for it has no enhancement, it is as the earth fashioned it, free of treatments, and hailing from Mozambique, a source known for producing rubies with a compelling, saturated glow. The round shape is a jeweler's dream for custom settings, its symmetry a forgiving partner for designs that range from the minimalist solitaire to ornate halos, from delicate three stone compositions to modern tension mounts where the stone appears to float. The nearly equal measurements across the girdle make planning for prongs and bezels straightforward, while the 4.28 mm depth provides enough pavilion to secure strong brilliance without requiring undue metalwork. For a pendant, this weight and diameter balance beautifully on a fine chain, offering motion and sparkle with every heartbeat. For a ring, the piece finds its center with natural authority, capable of anchoring both subtle everyday pieces and lavish ceremonial creations.

This ruby becomes an emblem of personal myth in the hands of the creative, it is the blush at the center of an engagement ring, the secret jewel tucked into an heirloom pendant, the bright punctuation in a bespoke cuff. Its purplish red voice reads as both romantic and courageous, a color that holds both warmth and mystery, perfect for a couple seeking a stone that speaks of passion tempered by depth. When placed into a custom design, the stone invites choices that celebrate its strengths, choices like warm metals that echo its color, contrasting diamonds that frame its vivid heart, or cool white settings that let the hue sing. Because it is unenhanced and transparent, every choice in setting and stage will feel honest, the gem responding to light and metal with integrity. If you wish the piece to be intimate, a three prong setting will cradle the ruby close to the hand, allowing the crown to catch morning light. If you dream of drama, a halo of tiny accent stones will magnify the visual impact, creating a center that reads much larger than its carat weight, while still maintaining an elegant silhouette.

At The Natural Ruby Company we delight in pairing this gem with skilled artisans who will honor its proportions and personality, crafting a bespoke piece that carries both craftsmanship and sentiment. This ruby is an ideal canvas for stories written in metal and stone, an exquisite balance of size, shape, and color that lends itself to endless interpretations. Picture the day it is presented, the soft weight of it in a ring, the way sunlight wakes the vivid color, the way an engaged couple will remember the exact intensity of that moment. For those who seek a jewel that combines natural origin, measured dimensions, and an inherently wearable size, this 2.31 carat round ruby offers a rare opportunity. Contact The Natural Ruby Company to explore designs, to share your vision, and to begin the gentle alchemy of turning a Mozambique treasure into a forever piece, a gem that will gather stories like light.