4.23 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

Since the earliest civilizations, the ruby has been revered as the jewel of kings, a stone that speaks of courage, devotion, and sovereign elegance. This remarkable example from The Natural Ruby Company continues that lineage with a dramatic presence and storied character. We present a GRS certified Vivid Red Pigeons Blood ruby, a transparent cushion shape weighing 4.23 carat, with dimensions of 10.55 by 10.11 by 3.68 millimeters. Its vivid color intensity is immediately arresting, while its clarity grade is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a grade that retains the natural authenticity and character collectors cherish. The stone has been heat treated, a traditional and stable enhancement that deepens the red and clarifies the tone without diminishing the gemological integrity verified by the GRS report. Finished to an excellent polish, this ruby carries the visual language of tradition, an heirloom quality that will endure through generations.

The cushion shape and mixed brilliant cutting style of this ruby serve both aesthetic and optical purposes, combining the poetry of old world form with the science of modern light performance. The mixed brilliant cut marries a brilliant style crown with more restrained pavilion facets, creating an interplay of large flashes and intricate scintillation. This cut enhances the inherent properties of corundum by optimizing internal light return, the crown facets welcoming light into the stone, while the pavilion facets act like mirrors guiding that light back through the table in vivid flashes of red. The generous table and carefully proportioned depth allow the color to saturate the gem without appearing dark or blocked, and the dispersion from well aligned facets creates a lively brilliance that seems to pulse as the ruby moves. Excellent polish and precise facet junctions further minimize light leakage, so the visual impression is one of depth and vitality, a ruby that sings with light in a manner befitting its historic name.

Clarity and origin both contribute to the timeless story this ruby tells, and this gem is particularly compelling in how it balances purity with provenance. Very slightly included at eye level means the stone reads as clean to the unaided eye, preserving the dramatic red that defines pigeon blood rubies, while microscopic features attest to its natural formation. The origin of Mozambique is significant, as modern Mozambican sources have emerged as producers of intensely colored rubies with saturation and tone reminiscent of the most treasured historical crystals. Heat treatment is a customary and fully disclosed enhancement that improves both hue and clarity in a way that honors the stone rather than altering its essence. The GRS certification accompanying this ruby confirms its color grade, treatment, and origin, providing documented assurance for collectors who value both beauty and verifiable provenance. In the hand or on the hand, the ruby displays a commanding depth of color and a clarity that invites admiration, a piece that bridges ancient reverence and contemporary gemology.

Worn as a solitaire ring, set into a three stone composition, or incorporated into a period inspired necklace, this cushion ruby adapts to styles that emphasize legacy and refinement. At 4.23 carat the scale is substantial enough to be the single focal point of a signature piece, while the cushion silhouette recalls the soft corners and archive worthy charm of antique cuts. At The Natural Ruby Company we can advise on settings that will showcase the mixed brilliant cut to its best advantage, ensuring the pavilion angles and bezel or prong placement do not obstruct light return. We stand behind the GRS certification and our expertise, offering private viewings, custom mounting recommendations, and guidance on insurance and care so that this ruby may be preserved as an heirloom. For those who seek a gem that unites the deep history of royal gem lore with the optical precision of modern cutting, this vivid red Pigeons Blood ruby from Mozambique offers a rare and enduring choice, a jewel to be worn, treasured, and passed forward.