9.57 Ct. Cabochon Ruby from Mozambique

Presenting a remarkable natural ruby from The Natural Ruby Company, a transparent cushion shape gem weighing 9.57 carats, with precise dimensions of 12.11 x 10.81 x 8.03 mm. This stone has been fashioned in a sugar loaf cut, a classic, domed cabochon treatment that enhances depth and glow, while maintaining a modern cushion outline that sits beautifully in a variety of settings. The color is a true, intense red, showing vivid saturation and even tone through the body of the gem, and the polish has been graded excellent, giving the surface a lively, reflective finish. At eye level this ruby is slightly included, which is consistent with natural origin and character, and importantly this piece has undergone no enhancement, offering collectors and connoisseurs a pure example of Mozambique ruby material. The combination of transparency, significant carat weight, and the pure, unenhanced provenance makes this ruby an exceptional candidate for a center stone in bespoke jewelry, or as a museum quality specimen for those who value natural, untreated gemstones.

The origin of this ruby is Mozambique, a region known for producing rubies with strong, saturated reds and appealing crystal structures, and The Natural Ruby Company takes care to source stones that represent that regional signature. The sugar loaf cut on this 9.57 carat piece accentuates color saturation by presenting a domed surface that concentrates light and displays a warm inner glow, while the cushion silhouette provides classic elegance and comfortable wearability when set. Slight inclusions at eye level are visible but do not detract from the gem s overall beauty, rather they confirm the stone s natural formation and add unique fingerprinting for future identification. The excellent polish ensures that light plays across the surface with minimal diffusion, and the transparent nature of the material allows for depth and richness that often eludes heavily treated or filled stones. For designers and buyers, the weight and size translate into impressive presence on a ring or pendant, and the lack of enhancement enhances long term value and desirability among discerning collectors.

Care and presentation advice from The Natural Ruby Company comes with every piece, and this ruby is no exception. As a corundum species, ruby is durable and suitable for daily wear, yet the sugar loaf cut and high dome benefit from secure bezel or high quality claw settings to protect the silhouette and maintain brilliance. Cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoiding harsh chemicals and ultrasonic machines unless confirmed safe by our gemologists, will keep the surface polish looking its best. We recommend requesting a full gemological report for insurance and provenance purposes, and our team is available to provide detailed images, video, and mounting suggestions tailored to the design you envision. Whether you are commissioning a statement ring, a refined pendant, or adding to a curated collection, this 9.57 carat Mozambique ruby offers a rare combination of natural, unenhanced origin, intense color, and expert finishing, and The Natural Ruby Company stands ready to assist with appraisal, bespoke settings, and secure global delivery.