3.57 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This pear shape purplish red ruby presents a precise combination of quality and character, weighing 3.57 carats with dimensions 10.74 x 7.76 x 5.01 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance fire and spread, clarity graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, color noted as intense in saturation and tone, polish graded excellent, enhancement disclosed as heat treated, origin Mozambique. The stone is transparent and exhibits the rich purplish red hue valued in fine rubies, while the pear shape offers versatility for a range of jewelry settings from solitaire pendants to three stone rings. The proportions and mixed brilliant cut produce a lively interplay of light, and the slightly included clarity provides natural character without compromising the gem presence when mounted, The Natural Ruby Company documents the origin and treatment to ensure informed selection.

Compared with lab grown gemstones, this natural Mozambican ruby offers attributes that many collectors and connoisseurs prefer, natural formation produces unique internal features and growth patterns that contribute to color nuance and a sense of provenance, inclusions in natural stones can serve as enduring fingerprints that confirm authenticity and origin in ways that lab processes cannot fully replicate. Natural rubies from established localities such as Mozambique carry geological context and scarcity that influence long term desirability, while lab grown counterparts often present high clarity and uniform color, they lack the naturally formed zoning and subtle color shifts that occur in stones grown over geological time. Heat treatment is an accepted and transparent enhancement that improves visual appeal while preserving the stone integrity, disclosure of such treatments supports trust in sourcing and valuation, The Natural Ruby Company emphasizes traceability and responsible procurement, enabling buyers to consider both the aesthetic and the ethical dimensions of a natural purchase.

For those selecting a center stone, the combination of 3.57 carats, intense color intensity, and excellent polish makes this ruby a strong candidate for a statement piece that remains wearable, the pear shape and measured proportions allow skilled setters to maximize brilliance and protect vulnerable points, and the natural origin and documented treatment provide clarity for appraisal and insurance purposes.