0.34 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Ruby Pair from Mozambique

This matched pair from The Natural Ruby Company consists of two round, pinkish red rubies, each weighing 0.17 carats, exhibiting an intense color intensity and an excellent polish. The first stone measures 3.03 by 3.01 by 2.23 mm, the second measures 2.94 by 2.95 by 2.16 mm, and both are executed in a mixed brilliant cut. Origin is Mozambique, and the pair has been heat treated as a standard enhancement to stabilize and intensify color. Clarity has been evaluated at eye level as slightly included, a classification that denotes minor internal features that do not detract from the gems overall transparency or light performance. These stones have been selected and matched for color, weight, and clarity to function as a true pair for precision applications, and the combination of their dimensions and optical attributes makes them particularly well suited for matched settings that demand visual symmetry, such as stud earrings, paired accents in halo compositions, or matching side stones in a symmetrical trilogy mount.

The mixed brilliant cut on these rubies blends the optical advantages of modified brilliant facet geometry on the crown with carefully proportioned pavilion facets, resulting in a balance of scintillation and contrast. The crown exhibits well defined bezel and star facets that distribute light evenly into the table, while the pavilion facets are faceted to reflect return rays efficiently, maximizing visual depth despite the small diameters. The table sizes on both stones are proportioned to their crown and pavilion relationships, and the girdles have been controlled to support secure setting while minimizing uneven metal visibility. Precision of facet junctions and facet sizing contributes to consistent face up appearance, and the excellent polish accentuates the mixed cut design by ensuring clean facet windows and crisp light return. These attributes are critical when working in matched pair configurations, because consistent facet anatomy between two stones yields matching brilliance profiles, which is essential when the stones are positioned symmetrically and viewed simultaneously.

Clarity matching is a decisive factor in achieving symmetry, and these rubies illustrate the value of pairing at the slightly included grade. At eye level the inclusions are minor and dispersed in a way that preserves overall transparency and color saturation, while providing a near identical internal character between the two stones. For designers and craftsmen who prioritize mirror like balance, the similar inclusion types and distributions mean that light interacts with each ruby in comparable ways, producing a cohesive sparkle and uniform tone across both pieces. The intense pinkish red hue is evenly distributed in each stone, and any zoning is minimal, which supports consistent color matching under a variety of lighting conditions. Heat treatment has been applied with standard gemological procedures to optimize chromium driven coloration, while maintaining structural stability and avoiding excessive diffusion. The Mozambique origin contributes to the stones natural character, with trace element profiles that favor lively, saturated notes of pink and red, and the stones exhibit the robust durability associated with natural corundum, suitable for everyday wear when properly set.

From a practical and technical perspective these rubies are ideal for precision jewelry fabrication where matched optical performance is required. Their near identical carat weights and millimeter dimensions facilitate calibrated mounting in matched bezels, tension settings, micro prong pairs, or matched bead settings for earrings, when a jeweler needs minimal metal adjustment to achieve perfect alignment. The excellent polish and mixed brilliant facet planning reduce the need for additional finishing after setting, and the slightly included clarity grade allows for confident setting without significant risk of exposing large internal features. For care, routine cleaning with warm water and a mild detergent applied with a soft brush will maintain luster, and professional inspection is recommended after any setting operation. The Natural Ruby Company stands behind the selection and matching process for this pair, and we can provide additional photographic detail and measurement verification upon request, to assist in design planning and mount specification. These rubies represent a technically sound choice for clients and designers who require matched optical and physical parameters, combined with the rich, intense color and polish quality that allow symmetric designs to sing.