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

This pair of natural rubies is presented and described by The Natural Ruby Company, offered as a matched set with individual weights of 0.40 carats each. Both stones are oval in outline and display a pinkish red hue with intense color saturation. The gems are transparent and have been cut to mixed brilliant faceting, an approach that balances table and pavilion brilliance with controlled light return. Each stone has been heat treated, a standard and disclosure-required enhancement to improve color and clarity, and both originate from Mozambique, a region known for producing rubies with vivid tones and clean transparency.

The physical dimensions of the pair are closely matched, the first measuring 5.09 by 3.97 by 2.28 millimeters, and the second measuring 5.14 by 3.93 by 2.29 millimeters. These measurements reflect tight tolerances in length, width, and depth, important for symmetric pairings in matched jewelry applications. The cut is classified as mixed brilliant, delivering a combination of step and brilliant facets that optimize face-up color while preserving scintillation. Clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating the presence of small internal characteristics that do not detract from the stones authority of color or overall transparency. The polish of both stones is excellent, and the faceting is executed to produce smooth facet junctions and consistent surface finish, which enhances the evenness of color and the quality of light reflection across the pavilion and crown.

The matching of these two rubies required deliberate craftsmanship and quality control at several stages, from rough selection through cutting and final polish. To achieve pairing at 0.40 carat each with near-identical dimensions and consistent intense color, cutters selected rough material with homogeneous color distribution and comparable crystal orientation. During cutting, attention was given to facet alignment and azimuth to ensure that both stones present a similar face-up tone and brilliance under typical viewing conditions. The mixed brilliant design was chosen to maximize color saturation while maintaining appropriate dispersion and return of light, and polishing protocols were applied equally to both stones to achieve the excellent surface finish. Slight variances in internal inclusions are natural in corundum and were managed through consistent cutting depth and facet placement so that translucency and light transmission remain well matched. This level of coordination is particularly important for pairs intended for earrings, cufflinks, or matched accents in rings, where symmetry in color, size, and optical performance is visually critical.

Practical considerations for setting and care are as follows. The matched oval proportions and modest size make this pair suitable for classic stud or drop earring designs, or for paired accents in bespoke jewelry where matched pairs are required. Mountings that secure the girdle and allow light entry from the pavilion will best exhibit the intense pinkish red color and mixed brilliant scintillation. Heat treatment improves the visual appearance but does not alter routine care requirements for ruby, which retains good hardness and durability under normal wear. Avoid prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals and high heat during jewelry manufacturing. The provenance from Mozambique and the disclosed heat treatment are documented by The Natural Ruby Company, and the pair is provided with full specifications of weight, dimensions, cut type, clarity grade as evaluated at eye level, polish grade, enhancement disclosure, and origin to support transparent jewelry design and appraisal processes.