3.23 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This AGL certified Red ruby from Mozambique weighs 3.23 carats, and is fashioned into a classic cushion shape that measures 9.32 x 6.94 x 5.02 mm, the mixed brilliant cut balancing scintillation and depth, the stone is transparent, graded eye clean at eye level, carries a vivid color intensity, and shows an excellent polish, enhancement status no enhancement. This gem speaks to the long lineage of rubies that have been prized since antiquity, the cushion silhouette evoking the antique jewels of royal treasuries, the vivid red carrying the warmth of candlelit courts and the confident clarity of modern connoisseurship. For the collector who values legacy, the purity and natural state of this Mozambique ruby, presented by The Natural Ruby Company, offers a rare combination of classic form and unaltered beauty, a stone that will sit equally well in an heirloom ring or a restrained, period inspired pendant.

In hue and tone this Mozambique ruby takes its place among the world s most celebrated reds, while remaining distinct, compared side by side with a classic Burmese ruby from Mogok, the Mogok stone often shows the legendary pigeon blood red, a slightly cooler pure red with a faint blue undertone, whereas this Mozambique example leans toward a vivid, warm red with vibrant saturation that reads brighter in daylight. Compared with Sri Lankan rubies, historically called Ceylon, which tend toward lighter, pinker or orangey red tones, this ruby is notably deeper and more saturated, offering the intensity collectors prize in classic jewels. Compared with Thai rubies, which can show darker, more brownish tones from iron, the Mozambique gem presents a cleaner, livelier tone that reveals its color across the pavilion without appearing muted. When placed next to rubies from Madagascar and certain East African localities, which can vary from pinkish to vivid red, this stone holds its own through a consistent vividness and an even tone from table to girdle. The combined attributes of certified origin, natural state, eye clean clarity, and the historical elegance of the cushion cut make this ruby a timeless choice for someone seeking a gemstone that echoes the storied past of royal collections, while remaining unmistakably of the present, available through The Natural Ruby Company.