2.32 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This GRS certified ruby offered by The Natural Ruby Company is a precision graded, natural gemstone, weighing 2.32 carats, presented in an elegant oval outline. At 2.32 carats this stone crosses a key commercial threshold where color, clarity, and carat weight combine to produce a marked premium over smaller sizes, making it suitable for collector grade presentation pieces or signature jewelry. The polished dimensions of 8.69 by 6.44 by 4.88 millimeters yield an overall presence that reads larger than many stones of similar millimeter measurements because of the well controlled depth and refined pavilion geometry. The certificate from GRS underpins the provenance and the reported parameters, and the stone is accompanied by documentation that confirms origin, color grading, and the absence of any artificial enhancement, a factor that substantially elevates its market scarcity and desirability.

Color evaluation for this ruby is reported as Vivid Red to Deep Red, with a dark color intensity, a combination that produces an appearance of saturated, velvety red under daylight balanced viewing conditions. The dark intensity contributes to a strong color body, and the color range from vivid to deep denotes both high chroma and a degree of tone that leans toward richer, classical ruby saturation. The Mozambique origin is consistent with a warm red framework often described in technical literature as a slightly garnet influenced red, yet this specimen retains a pure ruby red at the heart of the stone. In practical terms the color exhibits excellent uniformity across the crown facets, with minimal color zoning visible to the unaided eye, which allows the rich hue to be read consistently in mounted settings that expose the pavilion and crown.

The cutting style is a mixed brilliant, a deliberate combination of small brilliant type facets on the crown coupled with a pavilion that emphasizes larger modified facets to enhance color saturation and depth. This mixed approach balances light return and color intensity, allowing scintillation from the crown while avoiding an overly washed out effect that can occur when a full brilliant pavilion reduces color density. The measured depth relative to the length is approximately 56 percent, a proportion that supports strong center color retention and controlled light leakage, while preserving brilliance. The stone exhibits excellent polish and a high degree of symmetry, factors that indicate a cutter focused on maximizing both optical performance and weight retention from the rough. The facet junctions are tight, and the table proportions maintain a clear window to the pavilion without creating a perceptible flat spot that would diminish the visual saturation.

Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a pragmatic assessment that reflects minor internal features which do not detract from the overall aesthetics or diminish structural integrity. These inclusions are typical of natural rubies and can include thin needles or healed fissures that are stable and not indicative of cleavage or weakened planes. Because this ruby is reported as having no enhancement, these internal characteristics are consistent with an unaltered natural crystal, and they serve as confirmation of natural origin to many experienced buyers. The excellent polish and well executed facet architecture minimize the visibility of internal features under standard viewing, and they contribute to a lively surface appearance. From a durability perspective the stone is suitable for daily wear in secure settings, and the absence of filling treatments ensures long term stability of appearance under routine exposure to light and cleaning.

From a connoisseurship and practical design standpoint this 2.32 carat Mozambique ruby represents a premium quality investment in natural color gemstones. The combination of weight, GRS certification, vivid to deep red color, mixed brilliant cutting, excellent polish, and no enhancement creates a profile sought by collectors and jewellers aiming for authenticity and visual impact. The oval outline and the measured dimensions allow for versatile mounting options, from a classic solitaire to a halo design that can increase apparent size without obscuring the rich core color. For clients focused on long term value, the documented origin and absence of treatment are key differentiators that The Natural Ruby Company emphasizes, because they materially affect scarcity and valuation in secondary markets. We can provide additional imagery and detailed lighting studies upon request, and our team can advise on complementary metal choices and setting styles that will best showcase the depth and saturation of this ruby while protecting it for everyday wear.