4.95 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This exceptional Mozambique ruby is presented by The Natural Ruby Company as a transparent, 4.95 carat oval that embodies premium quality, measured precisely at 11.68 x 8.00 x 5.71 mm. At nearly five carats, the stone already occupies a scarcity tier that is meaningful to connoisseurs and investors, because rubies of this size with strong color and good transparency become exponentially rarer as weight increases. The mixed brilliant cut used on this oval balances color retention with scintillation, allowing the intense red saturation to remain at the surface while still producing lively facet reflections. The excellent polish enhances light return across the table and crown facets, delivering a finish that reads clean and bright to the unaided eye. The gem has been heat treated, which is an industry standard enhancement that stabilizes color and clarity characteristics, and the declaration of heat treatment is included here in full transparency. The clarity grade is included when evaluated at eye level, a note that indicates natural internal features are present, these features are typical for natural rubies and in this instance do not overwhelm the overall presence and visual appeal of the stone.

Color is the principal determinant of value for rubies, and this specimen exhibits intense color intensity that is immediately attractive to an educated buyer. Intense color in ruby vocabulary refers to strong saturation with a tone that allows the red to read vivid without becoming overly dark, making this piece particularly desirable for fine jewelry applications. Because the mixed brilliant cut preserves color while adding fire, the stone projects a deep, consistent red from multiple angles, which is a key attribute collectors seek for statement rings, brooches, and bespoke pendants. The included clarity grade reflects internal crystals and healed fissures that are common in rubies from most important sources, and these inclusions can actually serve as fingerprints that verify the stone as natural rather than synthetic. From a trade perspective, the presence of such inclusions may slightly moderate price compared to eye clean material, however, when combined with nearly five carats of weight and intense color, the net effect is to position this ruby as a premium, competitively priced rare piece. The excellent polish and the proportioning inherent in the mixed brilliant design further reduce the visual impact of inclusions by optimizing light flow and facet contrast.

Origin is another factor that discerning buyers weigh carefully, and this ruby traces to Mozambique, a region that has emerged over the last two decades as a primary source of high quality rubies, often offering intense color and substantial sizes not commonly found elsewhere. While provenance alone does not determine worth, it provides context for market valuation, supply considerations, and historical performance. Heat treatment disclosure is important because it informs durability expectations and future care, and heat treated rubies are accepted by the trade as stable and suitable for everyday jewelry when set and worn with normal precautions. For buyers focused on investment quality, the convergence of nearly five carats of weight, intense color, expert cutting and polish, and a Mozambique origin means the stone will command attention in both aesthetic and market terms. The Natural Ruby Company stands ready to provide additional information about inclusion patterns, to supply calibrated images and magnified views, and to assist with setting recommendations that conceal or minimize the visual presence of internal features if so desired, all with transparent documentation of treatment and origin. For the collector who values color first and foremost, and for the jeweler seeking a centerpiece that reads large and luxurious on the hand, this 4.95 carat oval ruby represents a rare opportunity to acquire a meaningful, market relevant, and responsibly presented gemstone.