3.09 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This exceptional Mozambique ruby from The Natural Ruby Company is a beautifully transparent 3.09 carat pear shape ruby, with precise dimensions of 10.95 x 7.32 x 4.88 millimeters, a mixed brilliant cut, a clarity grade noted as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, vivid color intensity, and an excellent polish. This stone has been heat treated to enhance its tone and clarity, a standard and accepted process that preserves the natural origins and beauty of the gem. For anyone seeking the definitive center stone for an engagement ring, a statement pendant, or a rare investment quality gem for a thoughtful collection, this ruby answers that search with authority. The weight and spread offer a presence on the finger that feels substantial yet elegant, and the pear silhouette gives a timeless drop shape that flatters every setting choice. When you want a stone that announces the end of the quest, both materially and emotionally, this ruby performs with radiant confidence and provenance that traces back to respected Mozambique sources.

Visually this ruby reads as a vivid, saturated red with lively internal reflections that alternate between deep velvety crimson and brighter garnet flashes as light moves across the mixed brilliant facets. The mixed brilliant cut marries the scintillation of modern faceting with a classical pavilion design that maximizes both fire and depth, resulting in a gem that glows from within while scattering small sparks around the table facets. At 10.95 by 7.32 millimeters this pear retains balanced proportions, with a gently tapered point that elongates the finger when set vertically, and a broad rounded base that provides a generous face up area for admiration. The very very slightly included clarity grade indicates that inclusions are minimal and do not distract at eye level, allowing the vivid hue and brilliance to take center stage. The excellent polish gives the surface a glass like finish that enhances luster and makes light travel cleanly through the stone, a quality that matters when you are commissioning a piece meant to be worn and admired for decades.

When designing a custom piece around this ruby, the choices of companion gemstones and metals will determine whether the final work reads classic, modern, or avant garde, and each path highlights a different strength of the stone. For a timeless engagement ring or a dramatic pendant, a halo of fine white diamonds will amplify brightness and create contrast that makes the red appear even more saturated. Consider round brilliant melee diamonds for a soft halo, or petite single cut diamonds for a vintage inspired pavé collar. For a more colorful and modern approach, pair the ruby with a trio of tapered blue sapphires set as shoulders on a ring, the cool cornflower tones creating a regal contrast that heightens the ruby color. For a bold and lush aesthetic, small emerald accents or tsavorite garnets along the gallery bring a lively green counterpoint that evokes classic gemstone harmony. Metal choice will further refine the story, with platinum or white gold offering crisp contrast and contemporary elegance, rose gold warming the red for romantic warmth, and yellow gold enhancing the traditional rich look favored by collectors who appreciate historical styles. A three stone design with matching pear or oval side stones, or flanking tapered baguette diamonds, will accentuate the pear silhouette and add a dynamic profile while maintaining wearable balance.

As your trusted partner in gemstone selection, The Natural Ruby Company stands ready to help you realize the perfect setting for this Mozambique ruby, whether your vision is an understated solitaire in a low profile prong setting, a dramatic drop pendant suspended from a delicate chain, or an elaborate bespoke commission with mixed colored stones and intricate metalwork. We are transparent about enhancement, and we provide all relevant information so you can design with confidence. Our team can assist with CAD renderings and scale sketches that show how the 10.95 by 7.32 millimeter proportions will sit against a finger or neckline, and we can recommend diamond sizes and shapes that preserve balance while amplifying brilliance. For care, we advise gentle cleaning and periodic setting checks to ensure the stone remains secure, and we can arrange professional polishing or maintenance as part of a long term care plan. If your search has been for an outcome rather than simply a purchase, this 3.09 carat pear shape Mozambique ruby from The Natural Ruby Company is the solution that ends the quest, transforming desire into an heirloom ready to be cherished for generations. Contact us to begin the custom design conversation, and let us guide you from inspiration to a finished piece that speaks as clearly as the gem itself.