3.06 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

If you are searching for a singular center stone that will end a long search for perfection, this ruby answers your call. This is a transparent 3.06 carat cushion shape red ruby, measuring 9.49 by 8.09 by 4.18 mm, a size that reads immediately as a statement without overwhelming the hand. The mixed brilliant cut gives the stone a contemporary faceting pattern that balances fiery flashes with a deep, velvety body color. The vivid color intensity is exactly what collectors and clients seeking an unforgettable engagement ring want, a saturated, pure red that demands attention. At The Natural Ruby Company we understand that you are not just choosing a gem, you are choosing a moment that will be seen and remembered, and this ruby has the presence and poise to deliver that moment every time it is worn.

The physical presence of this ruby is one of its most compelling features, because size and clarity work together to create drama and elegance. At 3.06 carats and nearly nine and a half by eight millimeters across, the stone sits beautifully as the focal point of a solitaire, or it can be framed with a halo to amplify its fire for an engagement ring that reads like a declaration. The clarity grade is very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means the gem is essentially eye clean, allowing light to traverse the pavilion and return as lively brilliance and saturated color. The excellent polish maximizes surface luster, so the face up appearance is crisp, with facet junctions that throw clean reflections. Because this is a cushion shape with a mixed brilliant cut, the pavilion facets create scintillation that contrasts with broad flashes from the crown, a combination that reads especially well in rings and pendants designed to showcase a single dominant gem.

We also know provenance and treatment matter to discerning buyers, and this ruby is heat treated to enhance clarity and color stability, a widely accepted and permanent enhancement in high quality rubies. The origin is Mozambique, a source known for producing stones with vivid red tones and lively saturation. At The Natural Ruby Company we supply detailed imagery, measurements, and transparent descriptions so you can buy with confidence, and we are ready to advise on setting options that will preserve and highlight the stone. For an engagement piece, consider a four or six prong head to show the cushion outline, or a custom bezel that will protect the gem while maintaining its bold face up presence. For collectors seeking a museum worthy stone, this ruby offers the right balance of size, eye clean clarity, and rich color to anchor a cabinet or to form the heart of a bespoke creation. If your need is a ruby that will stop conversations, and that will age gracefully as a family heirloom, this stone from The Natural Ruby Company is the perfect solution, ready to be reserved and set with expert guidance.