3.11 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This transparent 3.11 carat oval ruby measures 9.55 by 7.45 by 4.68 millimeters, and has been cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance scintillation and color saturation. The stone displays a vivid color intensity, an excellent polish, and a clarity grade of slightly included when evaluated at eye level. Originating from Mozambique and subject to standard trade heat treatment to enhance color and remove minor silk, this ruby presents the qualities an educated buyer seeks, a strong, saturated red tone, good transparency, and a durable corundum crystal suitable for everyday wear. The mixed brilliant cut and generous depth allow light to reflect through the pavilion and crown facets to create an even, lively face up, while the dimensions provide a commanding presence in a ring or pendant without sacrificing comfort.

What gives this ruby its unmistakable signature are the internal inclusion patterns that tell the story of its natural formation, a fine network of silk like rutile needles layered with a scattering of minute mineral crystals and a few healed feather like features. These inclusions, visible to a practiced eye but not disruptive to the gem’s overall transparency, produce a subtle depth and internal glow that accentuates the vivid red, creating a three dimensional character you will not find in glass filled or synthetic stones. The inclusion arrangement is consistent with high quality Mozambican material, and the presence of intact silk and minor crystals is often prized by connoisseurs because it confirms natural origin and provides a unique identifying pattern, much like a fingerprint. For long term enjoyment, the stone’s excellent polish and robust corundum hardness make it well suited to secure bezel or prong settings that both display the color and protect the girdle. The Natural Ruby Company stands behind the provenance and treatment disclosure of this ruby, and we can supply supplemental imagery and gemological documentation upon request, helping you assess the stone’s investment quality and aesthetic appeal with confidence.