3.99 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This pear shape pinkish red ruby from The Natural Ruby Company is a noteworthy example of quality and character, weighing 3.99 carats and measuring 12.58 x 9.26 x 4.41 mm, with a mixed brilliant cut that balances scintillation and depth, a clarity grade of included as evaluated at eye level, an intense color intensity, and an excellent polish. The gem is transparent, and its pinkish red hue sits in a desirable zone between strong pink and classic ruby red, giving it visual appeal in both warm and contemporary designs. Origin is Mozambique, a modern source renowned for producing richly saturated rubies with robust crystal chemistry, and enhancement by heat treatment has been fully disclosed, reflecting standard and stable industry practice that improves color and clarity while preserving the stone integrity. For collectors and connoisseurs who value provenance, craftsmanship, and truthful disclosure, this ruby represents the thoughtful sourcing and gemological transparency offered by The Natural Ruby Company.

From a technical perspective this ruby warrants attention for several reasons, beginning with its carat weight and measurements which are significant for a pear cut in this color range, making it suitable as a striking centerpiece in a ring or pendant. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies light return through a combination of step and brilliant facets, which helps the intense color remain lively rather than appearing dead or overly dark, while the excellent polish ensures clean facet junctions and optimal surface reflection. The clarity grade included, as evaluated at eye level, indicates that natural inclusions are present and visible without magnification, which is common for rubies of natural origin and does not necessarily detract from value when the color and transparency are strong, as is the case here. Heat treatment is a widely accepted enhancement that diffuses or stabilizes color and reduces the appearance of some inclusions, and when properly disclosed it allows an educated buyer to weigh treatment against the natural advantages of the material, such as Mozambique ruby crystal chemistry and inherent durability that make it suitable for everyday wear when set securely.

Comparisons with famous gemstones in history help to contextualize this ruby for the discerning buyer, without overstating its provenance. The celebrated Sunrise Ruby, known for its intense pigeon blood red and exceptional saturation, represents an apex of color and rarity which few rubies can match, yet it also serves as a benchmark for what collectors prize most, namely depth and purity of color. Burmese rubies from Mogok historically set the standard for pigeon blood red, and many buyers still seek that provenance for its historical prestige. Mozambican rubies however have emerged in recent decades as a source of strong, saturated stones that can rival Burmese material in tone, while often offering larger sizes and attractive value. The Black Prince Ruby is a famous historical example that in fact is a spinel, which highlights the importance of accurate gem identification and provenance, a standard we uphold at The Natural Ruby Company. Compared with historical star rubies, such as the Rosser Reeves piece which shows asterism, this pear shaped mixed brilliant ruby offers pure color driven beauty rather than optical phenomena, and in the market for non asteriated stones its near four carat weight and intense pinkish red hue provide an uncommon combination of size and lively color.

For the educated buyer considering long term enjoyment and potential investment, this Mozambique ruby combines several practical and aesthetic advantages. The near four carat weight affords presence without the significant price premium that truly rare pigeon blood examples command, and the pear shape with mixed brilliant facet arrangement is well suited to both modern and classic jewelry designs, allowing jewelers to create settings that protect the pointed end while showcasing the color face up. The disclosed heat treatment is stable and commonplace, and when accompanied by photographic documentation and a written report detailing origin and clarity it enables confident purchasing decisions. At The Natural Ruby Company we emphasize traceability and gemological description, and we can advise on ideal settings, for example a bezel or secure prong arrangement to guard the tip, and on cleaning and care that preserve polish and color, such as gentle cleaning with warm water and mild detergent, avoiding harsh ultrasonic exposure on heavily included stones, and regular professional inspections of the setting. This ruby is attractive for private collectors seeking a wearable statement gem, for designers looking for a color rich focal stone, and for connoisseurs who appreciate a documented, ethically sourced ruby, making it a meaningful acquisition for those who understand the technical attributes that define value in fine colored gemstones.