2.35 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This ruby begins its journey in the alluvial and primary deposits of northern Mozambique, where gem bearing pegmatites and metamorphic host rocks produce material unusually rich in chromium and iron that imparts the intense red that connoisseurs prize. Our field teams sourced the rough through responsible channels, selecting material that demonstrated exceptional transparency and saturated chroma at the earliest inspection. The selected crystal showed a clean body color with minimal zoning and modest silk inclusion networks that promised excellent clarity after controlled heat enhancement. The rough was mapped and oriented with the express goal of retaining weight while maximizing the red color saturation, a balance that requires careful assessment of pleochroism and internal stress patterns. Prior to cutting, the rough underwent a staged thermal analysis to determine the minimum heat regime necessary to homogenize color and reduce residual silk, preserving the natural crystallographic features that contribute to stability and brilliance. The result of that preparatory work was a preform that allowed us to achieve an optimal pavilion depth and crown relationship, critical for the intense, even color and lively light return that define top grade rubies.

The cutting and finishing phase was executed by master cutters experienced in mixed brilliant faceting on oval forms, to harmonize fire and face up color while limiting windowing. The finished gem is an oval measuring 9.01 by 7.03 by 4.50 millimeters, with a total weight of 2.35 carats, and an overall depth proportion of approximately 56.1 percent, a proportion that supports concentrated color saturation across the table. The cutter selected a mixed brilliant facet schema that combines a standard crown with a modified brilliant pavilion to enhance scintillation without sacrificing the broad, velvety red characteristic of high quality rubies. Facet junctions are precise, symmetry is consistent across the girdle, and the girdle was left at a medium to slightly faceted thickness to provide durability for setting while avoiding excessive weight loss. The clarity is graded as eye clean under standard viewing at eye level, indicating no inclusions visible to unaided inspection, and the stone exhibits vivid color intensity with an evenly distributed tone that reads as classic Pigeons Blood red when viewed in daylight balanced lighting. The gem was heat treated, as disclosed, using a controlled protocol to clarify silk and intensify hue, and then subject to a meticulous polishing regimen that delivered an excellent polish, enhancing surface luster and maximizing light return from the mixed brilliant design.

The finished ruby is GRS certified, with the report confirming origin as Mozambique and documenting the heat treatment enhancement, providing independent verification of the gemological attributes. At The Natural Ruby Company we pair each such certificate with high resolution imaging, precise dimension and weight documentation, and a provenance narrative so that collectors, designers, and investors understand both the material and the decisions made during cutting and finishing. This 2.35 carat oval, with its dimensions of 9.01 by 7.03 by 4.50 millimeters, is ideal as a dominant center stone for a bespoke engagement ring or for a high jewelry cocktail ring where the depth of color and superior polish will command viewing from multiple angles. Recommended mounting profiles include a four or six prong setting that allows light to enter the table and pavilion freely, or a low bezel for a modern, secure presentation that still permits side illumination. For metal pairing, the intense vivid red performs exceptionally well against both platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, each metal choice affecting perceived warmth and contrast differently and allowing designers to tune the overall aesthetic. The Natural Ruby Company stands behind this piece with full disclosure and support for custom design, insured shipping, and independent appraisal, and we welcome inquiries from knowledgeable buyers who seek further technical data, additional imagery under multiple lighting conditions, or consultation on the ideal setting to showcase and protect this exceptional Mozambique origin ruby.