3.44 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

Deep within the Earth, over millions of years, this ruby began as layers of aluminum rich sediments and magmatic fluids that were subjected to sustained heat and pressure. Under regional metamorphism, aluminum and chromium bearing minerals interacted, and chromium slowly substituted into the corundum crystal lattice, producing the characteristic purplish red hue. Channeling through fractures and pockets, fluid movement concentrated trace elements and allowed individual corundum crystals to grow. Subsequent tectonic uplift and erosion brought the host rock closer to the surface, exposing the crystal for recovery in Mozambique. The resulting material records its origin in subtle growth zoning, inclusions, and internal structure, features that testify to its natural formation and geological history over deep time.

This specimen is a transparent 3.44 carat oval shape purplish red ruby, measuring 11.49 x 8.93 x 3.31 mm. It is fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut, providing a balance of light return and durability, and it has been evaluated with a clarity grade of included at eye level. Color intensity is classified as intense, and the finish presents an excellent polish. The ruby has undergone standard heat treatment to enhance color stability and transparency, a common and accepted enhancement that stabilizes the stone without altering its fundamental identity. Origin is Mozambique, a source known for producing high quality rubies with strong color. The Natural Ruby Company provides this description to document both the gemological characteristics and the geological narrative behind the stone, connecting its measured specifications to the processes that created it. The combination of size, intense purplish red color, and mixed brilliant cutting make this ruby suitable for a range of settings, and the documented clarity and treatment information support responsible selection by gemologists and connoisseurs.