3.34 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

Presenting a beautiful, transparent 3.34 carat cushion shape ruby, a gem that exemplifies premium quality through its size, color, and craftsmanship. This ruby measures 8.89 by 8.36 by 4.52 millimeters, and it has been fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut to optimize both color and light return. The cushion silhouette offers a refined, classic profile that balances substantial face up area with depth for color saturation. At 3.34 carats this stone crosses an important threshold for rubies, where weight becomes a major driver of rarity and value. Larger rubies with vivid color intensity are significantly less common than smaller material, and a transparent specimen of this weight is particularly desirable for connoisseurs and collectors who prioritize both presence and gem quality.

Color is the foremost determinant of value in rubies, and this example displays a pinkish red hue with vivid color intensity that reads as rich and lively in most lighting conditions. Vivid intensity indicates strong saturation without appearing dark or brownish, which is essential for a premium ruby. Origin is a significant factor in color characteristics, and this ruby is from Mozambique, a modern source known for producing rubies with excellent ruby red and purplish red tones, often with strong saturation and good clarity. Geological conditions in Mozambican deposits favor chromium enrichment and growth conditions that produce richly colored corundum, and informed buyers recognize the specific and attractive color profiles that Mozambique yields. The combination of vivid color intensity and a weight above three carats makes this ruby especially valuable to educated buyers who understand the interplay of hue, saturation, and carat weight.

Clarity is graded here as included, evaluated at eye level, which is a common and transparent assessment for natural rubies of this size and color. Inclusions are natural fingerprints of formation, and included clarity typically means there are visible features under direct inspection to a trained eye, but they do not necessarily diminish the visual appeal or durability of the gem. Many high color rubies retain visible inclusions because the conditions that produce vivid color also promote internal features. The stone has been heat treated, a widely accepted and stable enhancement in the trade that improves color and cleans up silk or rutile networks without compromising structural integrity when done correctly. Heat treatment is disclosed by The Natural Ruby Company, and it is important for buyers to know that treated rubies are standard in the market, and that disclosure preserves trust and value. The excellent polish on this piece further enhances light return and face up brightness, mitigating the visual impact of inclusions while preserving depth of color.

For use in high end jewelry or as a collectible investment, this 3.34 carat Mozambique ruby offers compelling attributes. The mixed brilliant cut was chosen to balance scintillation and color depth, making the stone suitable for settings that emphasize color, such as halo, solitaire, or three stone designs. Because the gem is transparent with vivid color intensity, it will read strongly under varied lighting, and the cushion shape provides a timeless aesthetic that adapts well to custom designs. From an investment perspective, rubies with notable carat weight and vivid color are scarce relative to smaller material, and provenance from Mozambique supports market desirability. At The Natural Ruby Company we provide full disclosure of enhancement and origin, and we can assist with independent certification recommendations to document weight, measurements, cut style, clarity grade, color description, enhancement, and origin. For buyers seeking a premium, collectible ruby with presence, color, and provenance, this 3.34 carat cushion ruby from Mozambique represents a refined choice that combines rarity and enduring appeal.