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2.49 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

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Item ID: R15478
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$3,486
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Product Details
Item ID:
R15478
Dimensions (MM):
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Length: 10.71
Width: 7.97
Height: 3.15
Weight:
2.49 Ct.
Color:
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Red
Color intensity:
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Vivid
Clarity:
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Included
Shape:
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Oval
Cut:
Mixed Brilliant
Cutting style:
Faceted
Enhancements:
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Heat Treated
Origin:
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Mozambique
Per carat price:
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$1,400
Product description

From the dusty alluvial fields of Mozambique to the calm precision of our cutting room, this ruby has a story that sets it apart from mass market stones, and we at The Natural Ruby Company are proud to share that journey. Mined in one of the world s most productive modern ruby districts, the rough crystal that would become this 2.49 carat oval began as a shard of deep, natural corundum, found by skilled local miners who know where the gem bearing gravels concentrate. Unlike many lower grade finds that are sent straight to bulk cutters and lose identity along the way, this parcel was hand sorted at the mine site for color and transparency. That early selection is the first point of difference when you compare this ruby to many market alternatives, because a well chosen rough creates a finished gem with superior color saturation and presence. From the mine the crystal was transported under careful handling to our trusted partners, where pre cutting evaluation determined the best yield for color retention and symmetry. The story of this gem is one of attention at each step, and that consistent care is something you will not find from vendors who prioritize volume over quality.

The transformation from rough to a well proportioned gem is where skill truly shows, and the cutter s choices make this oval ruby stand out against ordinary rubies. We chose a mixed brilliant cut for this stone to balance depth of color with lively internal reflection, and the result is an oval measuring 10.71 x 7.97 x 3.15 mm that reads larger face up than many stones of comparable weight. The mixed brilliant design combines the scintillation of a brilliant facet arrangement with controlled pavilion geometry, producing a fiery yet saturated presentation that flatters the vivid color intensity this ruby displays. The excellent polish amplifies that effect, giving crisp facet junctions and a smooth surface that returns light in a way many commercial stones cannot match. When compared to simply bar or step cut rubies, this cut creates a more dynamic look on the finger or pendant, and because the cutting maximized weight retention while improving visual performance, you get superior value to stones that were over cut to remove inclusions or to stones that were cut thin to mask poor color.

Natural rubies typically carry internal features, and this stone is graded included when evaluated at eye level, a designation that confirms its natural identity and contributes to its unique character. In the current market there are many options, including lab grown rubies and heavily diffused or fracture filled goods, and each has its place. However, to a discerning buyer looking for an authentic natural gem with lasting value, a transparent Mozambique ruby with natural inclusions and honest enhancement is often the wiser choice. The ruby in our care was heat treated, a widely accepted and permanent enhancement used to intensify color and reduce undesirable inclusions, and this treatment was applied carefully to preserve the stone s structural integrity and vivid color intensity. Heated natural rubies retain their natural inclusions and internal growth features, features that gemologists and collectors appreciate, and that distinguish them from synthetic counterparts which can appear too perfect and command lower long term market respect. Compared to classic Burmese rubies which can command a premium based on origin alone, Mozambique rubies today rival them in color and size availability, but offer significantly better value per carat, and this particular 2.49 carat oval is a prime example of that balance between beauty and sensible pricing.

When you consider how this ruby will perform as jewelry and as an owned asset, its advantages become even clearer. At 2.49 carats and with a robust oval face up of 10.71 x 7.97 mm, it is an ideal size for a commanding solitaire ring, a refined halo engagement piece, or a striking pendant. The excellent polish and mixed brilliant cut ensure maximum sparkle, while the gem s hardness and toughness, inherent to ruby, mean it is well suited for everyday wear, unlike many softer or treated alternatives that require special care. We at The Natural Ruby Company select stones with an eye toward resale value and wearable elegance, and this ruby s vivid color intensity paired with honest heat enhancement and natural inclusions makes it attractive to both private buyers and collectors. Compared to lab created rubies that can lack depth and long term market desirability, or to low grade commercial rubies that rely on heavy treatments to appear acceptable, this Mozambique ruby offers a rare combination of genuine natural origin, beautiful cutting, and responsible enhancement, translating to greater confidence in both appearance and value. If you are choosing a ruby that you want to wear, admire, and potentially pass on, this gem delivers the advantages that matter, and we at The Natural Ruby Company are ready to guide you through each step of acquiring and setting it.

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Our packaging, reports and documentation is refined, concise and reputable. Our reputation is our greatest asset, rest assured we don’t cut corners, please review our extensive reporting and specialty packaging for all our ruby items.
    Our custom zinc alloy ring boxes and other packaging is made to impress as much as our handcrafted ruby rings and ruby jewelry. They weigh almost one pound each!
    Have confidence that if you choose The Natural Ruby Company the items you purchase for yourself or your loved ones will be impressive.
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    Ruby rings in The Natural Ruby Company custom made packaging
    Our customers often comment about our stunning, hand made, presentation boxes and reporting documents. Large zinc-alloy boxes included at no extra cost for jewelry items over $5000, and petit size included for orders $500-$5000.
    Ruby rings in The Natural Ruby Company custom made packaging
    Ruby rings in The Natural Ruby Company custom made packaging
    Ruby rings in The Natural Ruby Company custom made packaging
    Our hand-made zinc gemstone boxes are the finest in the industry, and are included for all gemstones over $2000.
    Ruby rings in The Natural Ruby Company custom made packaging
    Ruby rings in The Natural Ruby Company custom made packaging
    Our customers often comment about our stunning, hand made, presentation boxes and reporting documents. Large zinc-alloy boxes included at no extra cost for jewelry items over $5000, and petit size included for orders $500-$5000.
    Ruby rings in The Natural Ruby Company custom made packaging
    For gemstone purchases between $500 and $2000 we ship a high quality black display box which shows the gemstone professionally. Stones under $500 will ship in a secure plastic pouch.
    Ruby rings in The Natural Ruby Company custom made packaging
    Jewelry items under $500 will ship in a signature pouch and box.
    Ruby rings in The Natural Ruby Company custom made packaging
    For hanging earrings over $500, we include a high quality, hinged jewelry box. Pictured is one of the beautiful styles that we may use.
    Ruby rings in The Natural Ruby Company custom made packaging
    For line bracelets over $500, we include a high quality, hinged jewelry box. Pictured is one of the beautiful styles that we may use.
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