4.02 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

When you are searching for a truly memorable ruby for an engagement ring, an heirloom piece, or a collectors treasure, you are looking for more than measurements and certifications, you are searching for a gem that ends the pursuit and becomes the story you tell for a lifetime. At The Natural Ruby Company I understand that need for rarity, beauty, and provenance, and I am pleased to present a stone that answers that search in a single, stunning package. This Red ruby is immediately striking when viewed face up, offering a vivid, saturated color that commands attention yet retains the depth and warmth that only a top quality natural ruby can display, and this is the kind of gem that will stop a proposal, elevate a design, or anchor a collection with authority and grace.

This ruby is GRS certified, weighing 4.02 carat, cut into a classic oval shape with a mixed brilliant cut that balances scintillation and depth, and measuring 10.22 x 8.66 x 4.80 mm, dimensions that make it versatile for a variety of fine jewelry settings. The stone is transparent, with vivid color intensity and an excellent polish that enhances light return and face up brilliance, allowing the rich red tones to glow from within. Its clarity grade is described as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and importantly, this ruby has no enhancement. The origin is Mozambique, a locality known for rich, collectible rubies that combine intense color with natural character, and the GRS certificate accompanies the stone to confirm its natural origin and treatment status, giving you documented assurance you can trust.

The natural inclusions you can observe are not flaws in the ordinary sense, they are the gemological fingerprints that confirm a natural history and give this ruby its individual personality. Seen as tiny pinpoints and delicate internal features, these slight inclusions sit within the crystal and catch light differently, creating subtle textures and reflections that change as the gem moves. For collectors and lovers of natural gems, these inclusions are prized, because no two stones have the same internal pattern, and those patterns serve as reliable identifiers if provenance or comparison is ever needed. Inclusions can enhance a stone by adding contrast against the vivid red of the ruby, and in this particular gem they help to emphasize depth, making the color appear richer and more three dimensional. The slightly included clarity grade means the inclusions are modest relative to the overall beauty, and from a practical point of view they do not compromise the gem when set in a secure, well designed mounting. The fact that this ruby is unenhanced makes those inclusions even more meaningful, because they are part of a wholly natural package, not the result of treatment designed to alter internal appearance.

If your aspiration is a signature engagement ring that will be worn every day, or a rare centerpiece for a collection that appreciates in both sentimental and intrinsic value, this Mozambique ruby meets those needs exceptionally well. The size and proportions make it ideal for a solitaire setting that lets the gem speak for itself, or for a classic halo or three stone design if you prefer enhanced presence on the finger, and the mixed brilliant cut ensures a lively performance in light while preserving the color saturation collectors prize. At The Natural Ruby Company we stand behind the stone with clear documentation and personalized service, and we are happy to advise on mounting choices that protect the integrity of the ruby while showcasing its vivid color and natural character. This is a ruby that resolves the search for a truly natural, boldly colored, and responsibly sourced gem, and when you are ready we are ready to assist with secure viewing, bespoke setting options, and the care guidance you will need to enjoy this treasure for generations.