2.90 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

There are gems that adorn and there are gems that define. This exquisite pear shaped ruby from Mozambique weighs 2.90 carats, and measures 10.48 by 7.71 by 4.53 millimeters, a perfect balance of substance and wearable grace, a jewel that both commands attention and rewards the most discerning gaze. Presented by The Natural Ruby Company, this stone is notable for its transparent body and vivid color intensity, a saturated red that speaks of classic desirability and modern refinement. The warmth and depth of the hue are immediate, yet they reveal new facets of nuance as light moves across the surface, inviting a prolonged and intimate encounter. The pear silhouette is inherently flattering, elongating the hand when set in a ring, and offering a timeless silhouette when chosen for a pendant or bespoke piece. In hand the stone feels like an investment in provenance and craft, an heirloom in the making, an object that signals both achievement and impeccable taste.

The mixed brilliant cut of this ruby is a masterful synthesis of geometry and artistry, designed to amplify the stone’s innate capacity to capture and return light. The precise arrangement of brilliant facets on the crown paired with a modified pavilion creates alternating planes of reflection that enliven the gem with scintillation and depth. At the broad rounded end, larger facets welcome light and distribute it through the body, while the tapered point channels beams back through converging facets to create a focused, luminous point of intensity. This interplay of broad light intake and concentrated return produces a dynamic visual rhythm, the kind of performance that reads as life from across a room and as refined complexity under close inspection. The mixed brilliant design enhances the ruby’s red saturation, guiding light in a way that reinforces the vivid tone rather than diluting it, and the excellent polish ensures each plane is a flawless mirror. The result is a stone that glows from within, displaying strong brightness and lively face up color, a ruby that feels both alive and elegantly controlled.

Clarity is an honest element of any natural ruby, and this specimen is graded as included when evaluated at eye level, which adds to its individuality and story. These internal features are intrinsic to natural formation, they create patterns that are as unique as fingerprints, and in this ruby they sit respectfully within the visual field rather than dominating it. The presence of inclusions gives the gem texture and authenticity, and when combined with the thoughtful cut and superior polish they contribute to the stone’s character. To enhance stability and color, this ruby has undergone expert heat treatment, a widely accepted and practiced enhancement that gently refines the gem’s palette without undermining its natural origin. Sourced from Mozambique, a region celebrated for producing rubies of strong color and clarity, this stone carries the geography of its formation in every ray of light it returns. It is durable for fine jewelry, and when set with care in a secure, crafted mounting it will be ready to accompany its owner for a lifetime.

Owning this ruby is a declaration, it is a choice that places you in a lineage of connoisseurs who select not merely for luxury, but for distinction. The Natural Ruby Company presents this 2.90 carat pear shaped ruby as more than a purchase, it is an asset of beauty and provenance, an emblem of refined taste. Imagine it suspended on a delicate neck chain, the tapered end pointing toward the heart, catching candlelight with a firm, regal glow. Envision it framed by warm metals that enhance its vivid red, or set as the focal point of a bespoke engagement piece that will be admired for generations. We invite you to examine this ruby in person with our specialists, to appreciate its dimensions, the 10.48 by 7.71 by 4.53 millimeter profile, the mixed brilliant cut that maximizes its light performance, the included clarity that testifies to its natural history, the excellent polish that refines its surface, and the heat treatment that elevates its color. At The Natural Ruby Company we will assist with setting proposals, detailed imagery, and secure acquisition, ensuring that the moment you take this ruby into your collection it feels like the completion of a carefully considered pursuit.