2.95 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This 2.95 carat pear shape ruby from Mozambique presents precise proportions and a considered faceting plan that accentuates both color and light return. Measuring 11.28 by 8.51 by 3.60 millimeters, the stone has been fashioned to a mixed brilliant configuration, combining a brilliant style crown with a carefully calibrated pavilion architecture. The crown facets and small star facets direct incident light into the pavilion where modified pavilion facets redirect return light to the table and main facets, producing strong face up brilliance while preserving the intense pinkish red hue. The mixed brilliant approach concentrates internal reflection within a narrower angular window, minimizing windowing and extinction, and enhancing saturated tone even at shallow to medium depth. Clarity is graded included at eye level, with natural internal features that are typical for rubies of this origin, and the excellent polish yields crisp facet junctions and sharp specular highlights that emphasize scintillation and contrast. The piece is heat treated, a standard enhancement that stabilizes and intensifies body color without obscuring the gemological character associated with Mozambican material.

From a setting and finishing perspective the pear outline and mixed brilliant faceting offer predictable light behavior when mounted, allowing the cutter and jeweler to preserve optimum light return by minimizing metal obstruction above the girdle and by protecting the pointed tip with a secure prong or thin bezel at the apex. The 3.60 millimeter depth provides a balance between face up surface area and pavilion volume, which when combined with excellent polish and symmetrical facet layout produces lively facet reflections and a pleasing interplay between broad flashes and fine scintillation. Included features do not significantly disrupt the overall light performance, and in certain lighting they can add a velvety character to the color, reinforcing the intense saturation. The Natural Ruby Company supplies this ruby with full disclosure regarding heat treatment and provenance, and the technical cut decisions embodied in this pear shape make it an ideal choice for clients seeking a colored stone with focused light return, robust face up color, and precision craftsmanship.