5.35 Ct. Ruby from Mozambique

Rubies have been cherished since antiquity for their association with royalty, courage, and timeless beauty, and this Mozambique ruby from The Natural Ruby Company carries that legacy into the present with remarkable presence. This transparent cushion shape ruby weighs 5.35 carats, and measures 11.87 by 8.65 by 5.56 millimeters, a substantial size that commands attention while maintaining classic proportions. Faceted with a mixed brilliant cut and finished with an excellent polish, the gem presents an intense pinkish red hue that captures and returns light with warmth and depth. The clarity is graded included at eye level, a characteristic that speaks to its natural formation and contributes to the gemmatic story that collectors and connoisseurs prize. Heat treatment has been applied to enhance stability and color, a common and accepted practice that refines the stone without diminishing its inherent character. The combination of weight, dimensions, and intense color yields a stone that feels both historic and immediate, suitable for designs that honor tradition while making a clear, modern statement.

For those seeking a piece that will be passed down through generations, this ruby offers the scale and clarity required of a signature heirloom. Its near five and a half carat weight and generous table allow the eye to engage with its internal life, making it ideally suited to a bold solitaire ring, an elegant pendant, or a museum style cocktail mount, settings in which the gem can be read at a glance and admired at length. The mixed brilliant cut enhances scintillation while the cushion outline preserves an air of antique refinement, inviting settings inspired by Victorian and Edwardian eras, or by classical temples and royal regalia. At The Natural Ruby Company we present this ruby as a centerpiece for bespoke commissions, where skilled setters can design around its unique inclusions and intense hue to maximize fire and presence. This ruby is a work of nature made wearable, a bridge between ancient symbolism and contemporary craftsmanship, destined to be the kind of jewel that sparks stories and anchors legacies for decades to come.