2.80 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

When you are searching for a gemstone that stops the conversation and becomes the focal point of a bespoke design, this 2.80 carat oval pinkish red ruby from Mozambique answers that need with immediate presence and enduring charm. The gem measures 10.51 x 7.16 x 3.83 mm, a dimension that places it squarely in the sweet spot for both statement rings and elegant pendants, and its mixed brilliant cut has been executed to maximize light return and scintillation across the oval plane. You will notice an intense color that reads as vivid and lively in natural light, a transparency that allows the stone to glow from within, and an excellent polish that gives each facet crispness and life. At eye level the clarity is graded as included, which means that natural internal characteristics are present, and they add character to the gem rather than detract from its beauty, especially when set in thoughtfully designed jewelry that celebrates the stone as the hero.

For custom jewelry designers and discerning clients who want a piece that feels tailor made, the oval shape and these exact proportions open up a wide array of design possibilities. The length to width ratio provided by the 10.51 x 7.16 mm dimensions creates a graceful elongation that flatters on a finger, and it sits comfortably within bezel, prong, or hybrid settings without overpowering a delicate band or clashing with a more substantial mounting. As a solitaire the oval creates an elegant, elongated silhouette that draws the eye, and when paired with accent diamonds or colored gemstones the mixed brilliant cut plays beautifully with surrounding stones, lending a lively interplay of flashes and fire. If your vision includes a halo, the measured size is ideal for a single row of pavé or shared prong stones, creating a balance between the central ruby and its companions, and for pendants the stone reads as a refined statement that moves and catches light with every step.

Beyond aesthetics, this ruby is exceptionally well suited to pieces intended for everyday wear, and for heirloom commissions that must combine beauty with practicality. The intense color saturation ensures the ruby maintains presence under varied lighting conditions, which is important when creating pieces that transition from day to night. The mixed brilliant cut enhances durability by distributing facets across the table and pavilion in a way that marries brilliance with structural integrity. Heat treatment is disclosed as an enhancement, a widely accepted and stable method used to enhance color and clarity, and it means the gem will keep its character with normal care. Origin from Mozambique is an asset for collectors and clients who appreciate traceable sources and contemporary deposits that have produced many of the finest rubies on the market in recent years. The stone’s included clarity, when embraced by a custom design, can be transformed into a mark of authenticity and natural origin, allowing a jeweler to craft a setting that either hides or celebrates those internal features with creative metalwork or complementary gemstone accents.

At The Natural Ruby Company we understand that the search for the right ruby is often personal, and that the ideal gem must answer both emotional and technical requirements. This 2.80 carat oval ruby from Mozambique offers a compelling blend of size, shape, color, and workmanship that makes it a perfect candidate for engagement rings that need a modern yet timeless center, for bespoke cocktail rings that demand presence, for necklaces intended to be worn close to the heart, and for one of a kind pieces intended to be passed down. If you are imagining a custom design, our team can recommend proportions and mounting styles that enhance the stone’s natural strengths, such as prong placements that maximize table visibility, halo configurations that add perceived size without overwhelming the oval silhouette, or bezel designs that offer protection while maintaining elegance. This ruby concludes a search as soon as you see it set, and with attentive customization from The Natural Ruby Company you can be confident that the final piece will feel like it was always meant to exist.