3.13 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

For thousands of years rubies have been treasured as symbols of power, passion, and protection, a legacy that stretches from ancient royalty to modern collectors who value stones with enduring beauty and history. This particular gem carries that same timeless appeal, a transparent vivid red ruby that seems to hold a fire within its depths, a fire that speaks of volcanic furnaces and geological ages that shaped corundum into one of natures most prized gems. At The Natural Ruby Company we honor that lineage by presenting this cushion shaped ruby in a manner worthy of its heritage, inviting the wearer to become part of a tradition that values craftsmanship, provenance, and the quiet luxury of a stone that never goes out of style. The cushion silhouette embodies classic elegance, a form that has been admired for generations because it balances soft curves with faceted brilliance, a design that flatters both vintage inspired settings and contemporary designs that focus on clean lines and subtle refinement.

This ruby is a remarkable 3.13 carats, its dimensions 8.98 x 8.08 x 4.78 mm, the proportions chosen to maximize face up presence while maintaining a comfortable profile for rings, pendants, and bespoke pieces. The mixed brilliant cut brings together the scintillation of a brilliant style with the soft, broad flashes that a cushion cut can provide, resulting in lively dispersion and a deep, saturated appearance when viewed from above. The clarity is graded very very slightly included at eye level, a characteristic that preserves the stones natural identity and ensures durable structure without visible imperfections to the naked eye. The color intensity is vivid, a red that reads as true ruby red with excellent saturation and even distribution across the table, and the polish is excellent, allowing light to travel through the crystal and reflect from the facets with impeccable clarity. This stone has been heat treated, a traditional and widely accepted enhancement that stabilizes and improves color and clarity, a practice that professionals use to reveal the very best attributes of natural rubies. Origin is Mozambique, a region known for producing rubies with rich, contemporary tones that appeal to collectors and connoisseurs alike, the geographic story adding another layer to this gems provenance and collectible value.

When considering durability and everyday wear, hardness is a fundamental factor, rubies are corundum with a Mohs hardness of 9, making them one of the hardest colored gemstones available and exceptionally well suited for frequent wear, compared to diamond at Mohs 10, quartz at Mohs 7, and topaz at Mohs 8. This significant hardness means the ruby resists scratching and abrasions far better than most other gem materials, however toughness and toughness related factors such as fractures and inclusions still matter, with this stones very very slightly included clarity offering a strong balance between natural character and structural integrity. For ring settings that will be worn daily, protective settings such as bezels or secure prongs offer additional security, while pendants and earrings also benefit from the stones durable nature. Care is straightforward, clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush to maintain brilliance, avoid harsh chemicals and extreme temperature shocks, and have settings inspected periodically to ensure prongs remain secure. As an heirloom quality gem from The Natural Ruby Company this ruby is not only a beautiful jewel for todays moments, but a treasure for future generations, a piece that will carry stories and memories while retaining its classic appeal and physical resilience, we welcome inquiries for bespoke settings and professional advice to ensure this ruby is mounted in a way that honors its history, preserves its beauty, and allows it to be worn with confidence for decades to come.