2.52 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

If you are searching for a single stone that will end your quest for the perfect engagement ring center or a rare addition to a collector cabinet, this Mozambique ruby from The Natural Ruby Company is designed to answer that need with confidence. At 2.52 carats, with classic oval proportions measuring 10.53 x 7.42 x 3.50 mm, this transparent ruby carries a pinkish red hue and an intense color intensity that commands attention without overwhelming the design. Cut into a mixed brilliant format and finished with an excellent polish, the gem sits naturally between the worlds of brilliant fire and rich, saturated color. Its clarity is graded included when evaluated at eye level, reflecting natural internal features that speak to authenticity and origin, and the stone has been responsibly heat treated to enhance its visual appeal while preserving its inherent character. For anyone who wants a ruby that reads as both an emotional statement and a collector prize, The Natural Ruby Company presents this gem as a ready answer, and a piece that will stand out whether set in a solitaire engagement ring or a bespoke pendant.

What gives this ruby a sparkle that feels truly unmatched is the way its natural crystal structure and expert cutting work together to play with light. Ruby is a form of corundum, an aluminum oxide crystal with a tightly packed lattice that bends and retains light more strongly than many other gem materials. The presence of chromium as a trace element is what produces the pinkish red tone that defines ruby, and chromium also interacts with light to create subtle fluorescence and vivid saturation under many lighting conditions. The mixed brilliant cut intentionally uses a brilliant crown to capture and reflect incoming light, combined with pavilion facets that direct that light back to the eye. The result is dynamic scintillation, a lively pattern of pinpoint flashes as the stone or the viewer moves. Even with inclusions that give the gem a natural internal signature, those internal features can act like tiny mirrors and light guides, breaking and echoing light in ways that add depth and character to the overall sparkle. The high refractive index of corundum means that more light is kept inside the stone, and an excellent polish ensures minimal light loss at the surface, so every facet edge performs with crisp return and a vivid return of color and brilliance.

The intense color intensity of this ruby is a major contributor to its visual impact, and the mixed brilliant cut has been chosen to balance color saturation with light performance so the stone never appears flat or lifeless. Because deeper, richly colored rubies can sometimes read dark when cut too deep, the 3.50 mm depth and the carefully proportioned oval outline preserve body color while allowing generous light return. Mozambique rubies are known for their vibrant tone and for exhibiting strong red fluorescence in many specimens, and that characteristic can cause the stone to glow softly under both natural and artificial light, adding an almost inner fire to the external scintillation. Pleochroic behavior, where the stone shows slightly different tones from different angles, works in concert with the mixed cut to create a living effect, moving between pink and richer red notes as the gem is tipped. The included clarity, visible to the eye, should be appreciated as part of the stone personality, proof of natural origin and a factor that will make your setting uniquely identifiable. The excellent polish on every facet edge and the symmetry of the cut ensure that polish lustre meets optical engineering, producing flash and bloom that complement the intense color.

Choosing this ruby from The Natural Ruby Company means more than acquiring a beautiful gem, it means ending a search for something that satisfies technical performance, aesthetic desire, and emotional resonance. We disclose that this ruby has been heat treated, a standard enhancement that improves color uniformity and clarity while retaining the natural character of the stone. For use as an engagement center, we recommend settings that allow light to reach the pavilion so the mixed brilliant cut can display maximum fire and scintillation, such as a low bezel with side prongs or a classic four prong solitaire in warm metals that enhance the pinkish red warmth. For collectors, the combination of Mozambique origin, intense hue, transparent body, and the interplay of inclusions and polish make this a specimen that photographs beautifully and delights in hand. If your quest has been for a ruby that reads as genuine, lively, and unmistakably beautiful, this 2.52 carat oval from The Natural Ruby Company is a compelling solution, and we are ready to assist with setting, certification, and secure delivery so you can enjoy this exceptional gem without pause.