3.41 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This Mozambique ruby from The Natural Ruby Company is a standout example of practical luxury, a transparent, certified red gem weighing 3.41 carats, cut into a classic oval shape measuring 10.01 by 8.11 by 4.57 millimeters. The mixed brilliant cut gives it the best of both worlds, combining the depth and color saturation of a step cut pavilion with the scintillation of brilliant crown facets, and the excellent polish ensures every facet face is crisp and reflective. On the market you will find similar sized rubies, but many come with heavier clarity issues, glass filling, or suboptimal cutting that hides color or produces dead zones. This piece is evaluated as slightly included at eye level, which in practice means natural internal features that confirm authenticity while remaining unobtrusive to the naked eye, and because the stone has been heat treated, the color is stabilized and beautifully enhanced in a way that is durable and widely accepted by connoisseurs. Compared with untreated rubies of similar hue that command large premiums, this Mozambique stone offers exceptional value, delivering vivid color intensity and a natural presence without the prohibitive price of rare untreated examples, and its dimensions and form make it an ideal centerpiece for a ring, pendant, or bespoke design.

How this ruby performs under different lighting conditions is a key reason it stands out from many alternatives you may see online. In bright natural daylight the stone presents an open, lively red, with the mixed brilliant cut returning sharp flashes of saturated crimson and occasional warmer orange-red flashes from the pavilion, giving a sense of depth and liveliness that flat or poorly cut stones lack. Under cooler LED or fluorescent light the hue leans slightly toward a pure, vivid red with crisp facet contrast, making the stone read as very clean and vibrant in photographic situations or modern display lighting. In incandescent light and candlelight the ruby warms dramatically, showing richer, more velvety garnet and cherry tones that emphasize the gem’s depth and create an intimate glow, ideal for evening jewelry. In low light the slightly included clarity actually contributes to a subtle internal glow rather than distracting, producing a soft, luminescent crimson rather than appearing lifeless. The mixed brilliant cut also enhances sparkle at angles, so in movement the stone delivers scintillation comparable to well-cut sapphires or high-quality rubies, giving a lively play that many market pieces with poorer facet design cannot match.

When comparing this ruby to other options available today, consider the balance of size, cut, origin, treatment, and overall presentation. Mozambique has become a respected source for high quality rubies that often combine strong color with good clarity, and this specimen’s vivid color intensity and transparent body tone place it above many mass-market rubies that rely on heavy filling or weaker cutting to appear red. The excellent polish and the thoughtfulness of the mixed brilliant cut maximize light return and color saturation, which means you get the visual impact of a larger, more expensive stone without paying the markup of rarer origins or untreated material. Natural inclusions, rated as slight at eye level, confirm the gem’s natural origin and are preferable to the telltale signs of synthetic or glass-filled alternatives, both of which can show unnatural uniformity or surface-reaching residues. The Natural Ruby Company stands behind this gem with transparent certification and clear documentation of heat treatment, so you can buy with confidence knowing you are acquiring a naturally sourced, expertly cut 3.41 carat ruby that balances beauty, provenance, and sensible value. For a buyer seeking a memorable center stone with reliable performance in everyday and evening lighting, and with the flexibility to be set in a bespoke piece, this Mozambique ruby represents a superior choice on the current market.