4.99 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

This transparent oval ruby weighs 4.99 carat and measures 10.88 by 9.88 by 5.90 millimeters, presenting a well balanced profile with an approximate depth of 57 percent. It is cut as a mixed brilliant, combining a brilliant style crown with a faceted pavilion designed to optimize internal light return and color saturation. The cutter has oriented the preform to align chromium rich zones along the pavilion axis, producing even color distribution and minimizing windowing. Clarity is graded very very slightly included at eye level, so inclusions are minor and do not interrupt the gem's transparency or the sharpness of facet reflections. Color intensity is vivid, the hue sits in a pinkish red range that translates to strong chroma without veiling, and polish quality is excellent, yielding crisp facet junctions and high surface luster. This ruby has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement that improves diffusion of color and clarity without compromising material integrity. Origin is Mozambique, a source known for rubies with robust chromium saturation and lively tones.

Compared with more common gem materials this ruby's optical behavior is distinctive. Relative to colorless gemstones such as diamond, the corundum matrix exhibits lower dispersion, so it does not show the same degree of spectral fire, however the mixed brilliant faceting and vivid saturation create a different kind of brilliance that emphasizes intense colored flashes and a strong overall glow. Against common transparent gem species like quartz and topaz, which have lower refractive indices and weaker facet return, this ruby delivers markedly stronger brilliance and scintillation because of corundum's higher refractive index and precise cutting. Compared with other rubies or pink sapphires, the combination of balanced proportions, minimal eye visible inclusions, and expert orientation of the pavilion facets yields cleaner, more uniform light return and greater perceived depth. For connoisseurs who value technical craftsmanship and optical performance, this piece from The Natural Ruby Company stands out because its mixed brilliant architecture, vivid Mozambique color, and excellent polish work together to maximize both colored saturation and lively sparkle, creating a presence that is immediately appreciable in jewelry settings.