3.01 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

If you are searching for a single ruby that ends the quest for the perfect center stone, this gem from The Natural Ruby Company is the answer you have been waiting for. This beautiful transparent 3.01 carat oval ruby presents a purplish red hue that captures attention and calms the eye at the same time, dimensions of 9.89 by 6.89 by 4.58 millimeters that make it a substantial yet wearable size for daily jewelry, a mixed brilliant cut that balances fiery sparkle with deep color saturation, and a clarity grade evaluated as eye clean at eye level which allows the gem to be set with confidence in an open style without visible distractions. The vivid color intensity and excellent polish give the stone a liveliness and finish that are obvious in the hand and spectacular under light, and critically this ruby has no enhancement and is responsibly sourced from Mozambique. If your needs are a dramatic engagement center, a museum quality pendant, or the anchor for a collector worthy setting, this ruby answers those needs with authority and grace.

Think of this ruby as a canvas that responds beautifully to a wide range of design languages, materials, and preferences, because its form and quality make it extraordinarily versatile. For an engagement ring, consider a classic four or six prong solitaire to let the oval silhouette breathe and to showcase the transparent body color, or a three stone arrangement with tapered baguette diamonds to create a refined vintage inspired look. A halo of fine white diamonds or warm champagne accents will amplify the purplish red tone, while a subtle pavé band will add continuous brilliance without competing with the central depth. For those who prefer modernity, an east west orientation in a low profile bezel will feel contemporary while offering strong protection for an active lifestyle. The mixed brilliant cut responds well to both open prong and closed bezel settings, so designers can choose to emphasize radiance or to prioritize clean, protective lines for daily wear.

Beyond rings, this ruby adapts elegantly into pendants, earrings, brooches, and even bespoke cufflinks for men, giving you the freedom to commission a piece that fits your life as well as your style. As a pendant the oval shape creates a flattering vertical line on the décolletage, and a simple bezel or tilted bail will make the stone the focal point while keeping it secure. For drop earrings, matched accent stones can be paired to frame the ruby and create movable brilliance that catches the light with every turn. Collectors will appreciate the fact that this is a natural, unenhanced ruby from Mozambique, a region known for producing vividly colored stones that compete with the best sources in hue and saturation, so the stone can be incorporated into a museum style brooch or a high value collection with confidence. The eye clean clarity means the stone performs beautifully in designs that reveal the pavilion and crown, and the excellent polish ensures each facet reflects light with crispness, which is particularly important for settings that rely on internal play to convey life and fire.

When you are ready to translate vision into wearable art, The Natural Ruby Company specializes in bespoke services that guide you from idea to finished jewel, with design proposals, detailed renderings, and careful metal and accent selection to complement the purplish red color and size of this 3.01 carat oval. Choose between warm metals like 18 karat yellow or rose gold to enrich the red tones, or classic platinum and white gold to let the vivid color pop against a cooler backdrop, and select accent diamonds for contrast or colored sapphires for tonal harmony. Our design team recommends practical choices for everyday wear such as secure four prong settings with lowered crowns, well proportioned bezels for sports friendly rings, and protective gallery work for rings intended for daily use, and we will also provide certification guidance, appraisal support, and secure shipping options. This ruby is not simply a gemstone, it is the cornerstone of a bespoke piece that can be tailored to your story, whether your priority is the perfect engagement ring, a once in a lifetime heirloom, or an investment grade addition to a curated collection. Your search ends here with this exceptional Mozambique ruby, ready to be crafted into the jewelry you have been seeking.